Trade association opposes device-independent fees
The Swiss Trade Association (SGV) is taking action against device-independent radio and TV fees. The Trade Association unanimously adopted a resolution to that effect.
The Federal Council is being asked to waive the device-independent "new tax" for radio and television. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should be exempted from the obligation to pay fees, according to an SDA press release issued on Thursday. Billag, which is responsible for collecting fees, and the SRG should reduce their administrative costs in favor of lower reception fees. If other bodies could collect fees more efficiently, this task should be transferred to them.
In a report to parliament published a week ago, the Federal Council recommends that radio and TV fees should now also be paid by those who do not have a receiver. Media Minister Moritz Leuenberger explained that the programs can also be received via cell phone and computer. The SGV strongly criticized the proposal.
In a report to parliament published a week ago, the Federal Council recommends that radio and TV fees should now also be paid by those who do not have a receiver. Media Minister Moritz Leuenberger explained that the programs can also be received via cell phone and computer. The SGV strongly criticized the proposal.
