Fourth nationwide Rundfunkbeitrag registration data comparison

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1. 1 May 2018Background

   Beitragsservice runs nationwide registration data comparison in 2018

   In 2018 the Beitragsservice compared residents' registration data nationwide to find households not yet paying the German broadcasting fee.

2. 20 Jul 2021Background

   Germany's broadcasting fee rises to 18.36 euros after court ruling

   After the Federal Constitutional Court intervened, the monthly Rundfunkbeitrag rose from 17.50 to 18.36 euros in July 2021.

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   8 Nov

   Rundfunkbeitrag data check: who could get a letter from Beitragsservice

   Germany has started its fourth nationwide registration data check. If you're an adult not linked to a registered flat, a letter about the broadcasting fee may follow.