The television licence is a mandatory public fee that everyone who owns a television set must pay. The licence must be paid regardless of what kind of television set you have and what channels you watch.
For 2011, the Storting has set the licence at NOK 2,477,52.
The licence is paid in two instalments:
- The first licence period is for the period 1 January to 30 June and is due for payment on 31 January.
- The second licence period is for the period 1 July to 31 December and is due for payment on 31 July.