In the long run it would've. It was mandatory to pay if you owned a TV. They tried to collect it for people having laptops / mobile phones but it was ruled illegal in the courts.
Instead the government replaced it with a new tax which seems more fair.
I would say so, yes. As another commentator said they tried to get more people to pay but failed and then instead used corrupt politicians to do their bidding.
Instead the government replaced it with a new tax which seems more fair.