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This decline in public trust fuels the debate over whether the BBC's continued reliance on public funding is justified. Many argue that in an era where diverse media options are readily available, forcing taxpayers to fund a broadcaster they may dislike or distrust is indefensible.
The Case for Privatization and Alternative Funding Models
A radical solution proposed by critics is the outright privatization of the BBC. Instead of being publicly funded through the license fee, it could operate as a subscription service akin to Netflix or Amazon Prime, which would give users the choice to pay for content they wish to access.