According to reports, it looks like the government is considering dropping the controversial charge.
The Broadcasting Charge was to act as a replacement for the TV Licence and apply to all houses that had an Internet connection. The charge did not make the distinction between televisions and computers and was intended to update the existing licence system.
The charge, which would cost €160 per year, is likely to be scrapped as public opinion polls show support for the government has dropped significantly.
It's not yet known if the TV Licence system will be updated to something else or if the Broadcasting Charge is simply being shelved, however the charge is due to come into effect from January.
The Department of Communications, which controls the Broadcasting Charge, have yet to comment.
The government, however, is planning legislation which will allow them to track licence evades.
If the legislation goes through, UPC & Sky will have to give over customer details to the government which will allow them to find people who haven't paid their licence.
The current system, which involves housecalls and letter drops, is thought to be largely ineffective in stopping licence evasion.
