The BBC is reportedly considering a new licence fee model that would see households pay for the service even if they don't watch traditional television.
Brits are in an uproar over a potential BBC licence fee "scam" that might compel households to shell out for the fee, even if they don't watch traditional TV. There's buzz about the chance that fans of streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ could be ensnared into paying the licence fee, despite not availing themselves of regular TV offerings.
Sky News viewers have been vocal about their stance on the potential new policy. One viewer vehemently criticized the idea: "The BBC TV licence is a scam and needs to be stopped.Another added their two cents: "The licence fee - it's like Sainsbury's saying you owe them for the groceries you've just bought at Aldi. It's nonsense", reports Chronicle Live.
Some of the feedback was quite exaggerated, with one person exclaiming: "Not possible. TV licence was brought in for the BBC, they cannot add Netflix or any streaming service to it. "If they do, that breaks the law. Disgusting government in this country. I'd rather live in North Korea."
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