Telecommunications & Media
UK weighs extending BBC licence fee to streaming services including Netflix
The British government is considering extending the BBC licence fee to users of online streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+ and YouTube, expanding collections to households that do not watch traditional TV broadcasts. The proposal may be included in a policy plan for renewing the BBC’s Royal Charter to be announced before Christmas. The annual licence fee is 180 pounds. The BBC says its current funding model is outdated, though concerns remain over household costs and enforcement.
