This article provides information for those who only have a contract for terrestrial broadcasting but unexpectedly receive a postcard for satellite broadcasting. The article explains when a satellite contract is necessary and when a terrestrial contract is sufficient. It assures readers that simply receiving the postcard does not indicate that they are watching NHKBS and will be charged. The article also addresses concerns about NHK changing contracts without consent and the consequences of ignoring contract postcards. It emphasizes the importance of understanding NHK’s fees and contracts.
This article is for those who have a contract for terrestrial broadcasting only but suddenly receive a postcard for satellite contract and are unsure what to do. Although NHK BS can be viewed, receiving the postcard might reveal that you are watching NHK BS, causing concerns about being charged for it. This article explains in detail when satellite contract is necessary and when terrestrial contract alone is sufficient. Please read until the end.
Even if you have a terrestrial contract and only watch NHK BS, do you understand it? Have you ever pressed the BS button on your remote control? Don’t worry. Just by watching, no one can tell if you are watching NHK BS. (As of August 2023) Now let’s explain what kind of investigations NHK conducts. The installation of antennas and lines for satellite reception is completed. If a parabolic antenna for BS/CS reception is installed in a detached house or apartment, NHK’s collection staff will assume that you have the environment to receive BS. I’m sorry. In the past, when I had a parabolic antenna, NHK’s collection staff would come, but they stopped coming after I removed the antenna. Since even car navigation systems charge fees, it’s best to remove the antenna so that the cash register staff won’t notice it. -lotta7 (@t_lotta7) July 5, 2023 If there is a parabolic antenna visible outdoors, it is highly likely that you are watching NHK BS. Please be aware of this. Please follow the instructions in the “Notification for Receiver Installation.” I saw a message on the TV in a hotel saying to contact them for receiver installation, but I got stuck. pic.twitter.com/lJizJGOtSS – 赤井孝美 (@akai_takami) July 24, 2022 This is indeed a hurdle. If you choose to proceed with “Message Deletion,” you will need to contact NHK. By entering your personal information and B-CAS number, it will be confirmed that you have the environment to watch NHK BS. I will do it. By the way