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BBC seeks to raise TV licence fee to £180 in 2026, expanding coverage to include live streaming, amid low payment compliance.
The BBC is pushing to expand its £180 annual TV licence fee to more households in the UK, citing financial strain and low compliance, as streaming live content on platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime now counts as watching live TV under its proposal.
While the fee increase to £180 takes effect April 1, 2026, only 80% of the 94% of adults who use BBC services monthly currently pay, prompting calls for reform.
The broadcaster opposes subscription models, fearing they’d limit access, and supports affordability measures like existing discounts for over-75s and care home residents.
The government is reviewing options, but details remain uncertain.
La BBC busca aumentar la tarifa de licencia de televisión a £ 180 en 2026, ampliando la cobertura para incluir la transmisión en vivo, en medio del bajo cumplimiento de pagos.