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BBC Director General Supports Streamer License Fee Plan But Says Enforcement Will Be “Difficult”

New BBC Director General Matt Brittin has signaled his support for the license fee to expand to streaming services while acknowledging enforcement would be “difficult.

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New BBC Director General Matt Brittin has signaled his support for the license fee to expand to streaming services while acknowledging enforcement would be “difficult.” Having the scope of the annual £180 ($240) fee widen to incorporate those watching non-live TV on the likes of Netflix , Prime Video and Disney+ has emerged as one of the key ideas from the BBC’s future funding model negotiations with the government.

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