What is the aim of commercialization of "TV that doesn't have to pay NHK reception fee"?

Don Quijote store (Source: official website)

　Pan Pacific International Holdings, which operates the discount store "Don Quijote", has been a hot topic on the Internet, released in December 2021. This is because it is called a TV but not equipped with a TV tuner. In other words, it is a product specializing in watching online videos that have removed the TV viewing function. [Image] One of the reasons why Donki's "Smart TV for Net Video" and specifications (4 pieces in total) cannot be watched on TV is one of the reasons for attracting attention, but the major factor that has become a hot topic is "NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation Association" (Japan Broadcasting Corporation Association. ) Is there no obligation to pay for the receiving fee? " Article 64 of the Broadcasting Law stipulates that those who have set up receiving facilities (television) that can receive NHK broadcasts must have a receiving contract with NHK. Based on the law, the NHK Broadcasting Conditions determined by the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications is obliged to "pay the broadcasting fee." Do I really don't have to pay the reception fee? I asked NHK directly and asked Donki what to commercialize.

Equipped with Androidos, you can watch videos without external devices

　Recently, "Fire TV Stick" provided by Amazon and Google in the United States have been installed, and styles that watch videos such as "YouTube", "Netflix", "Amazon Prime Video", and "Hulu" on TV at home have settled. I'm stuck. The increase in spending time at home has also been a tailwind with the spread of the new colon virus. Under such circumstances, Donki released a tunerless TV that was released on its own PB (private brand). It is equipped with Androidos and can watch internet videos without external devices. Regarding the history of the development, the company said, "Originally, customers had no need to have a tuner. With the change in life style, you can watch your favorite programs when you want to watch TV in real time. The product development team also realized that the needs were increasing day by day. " "The basic development policy of our PB has the idea of" a sharp product that is not made by major manufacturers, Don Quijote. " According to the company, about 2,000 units were sold from the launch to the present, according to the company. Considering that it is a PB, not a major home appliance manufacturer, it can be said that it is a good figure. Regarding the sales volume, the company says, "Some stores have attracted the attention and have purchased so that they can not reach."