BBC funding could move to an £11 broadband levy

The BBC licence fee could be replaced by an eleven-pound monthly charge on household broadband bills as ministers reconsider public broadcasting finance.

“The BBC licence fee could be replaced by an eleven-pound monthly charge on household broadband bills as ministers reconsider public broadcasting finance. The proposal would detach BBC funding from television ownership and connect it directly to the internet infrastructure increasingly used for viewing. Supporters see a broader collection base as audiences migrate online, while households could question adding another mandatory charge to connectivity bills. For broadcasters, the choice will determine whether universal public media funding can survive the transition from scheduled television to internet delivery.”