Government of the United Kingdom proposes collecting fees for watching BBC from households without a television, while subscribing to streaming services like Netflix.

This issue pertains to a localized issue but reflects a broader trend in TV viewing habits. The BBC, as the public broadcaster of the United Kingdom, has proposed collecting additional annual viewing fees from households that only have streaming services like Netflix or Disney+.

The BBC charges fees to the public for watching its channels. The latest annual fee for households with a TV that can access live broadcasts or use the BBC iPlayer is £169.5 per year (approximately 7,100 baht). This fee also applies to households with a TV and subscription to online services like YouTube or Amazon Prime Video, but does not cover viewing services like Netflix or Disney+.

The UK government needs to find a new revenue model for the BBC after the current rules expire in 2027, as TV viewing behaviors have changed. There are other options to consider, such as allocating general tax funding instead of household fees or expanding fees to radio listeners of BBC Radio, which has elicited both support and opposition from the English population.

Source: Bloomberg

TLDR: The BBC is considering charging additional fees for households that only use streaming services, as TV viewing habits evolve and the current funding model needs to be reevaluated.