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BBC seeks licence fee reform to fix £500M shortfall, proposing broader payment and iPlayer expansion.
The BBC may lower the TV licence fee if more households begin paying it, as compliance has dropped to 80% despite 94% of adults using its services weekly.
Facing a £500 million funding shortfall over two years, the corporation warns the current model is unsustainable and urges urgent reform.
While opposing a full shift to advertising, it supports expanding the fee base to more households with lower individual payments.
The BBC also proposes opening its iPlayer platform to other UK public service broadcasters and commercial services, potentially including shows like The Great British Bake Off, to strengthen a domestic streaming alternative.
It stresses that efficiency gains alone won’t close the gap, requiring a comprehensive overhaul of the funding system.
La BBC busca una reforma de las tasas de licencia para corregir el déficit de £ 500 millones, proponiendo un pago más amplio y una expansión de iPlayer.