Under the new Broadcasting Bill, the definition of a television set may likely be expanded to include desktop computers and laptops, possibly even mobile phones.

A statement from the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources said: "The growth in new and innovative technologies in the broadcast of television services means that this Bill will re-examine the definition of a television set."

Only one television licence will still be required per household so consumers who watch TV using a laptop or PC will not have to fork out if they have an existing TV licence.

However, it may be difficult to prove that somebody uses a computer to watch TV if they don’t have a TV set.