BBC stuck in age of TV and radio without a digital plan - MEPs committee
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Image source, Getty ImagesThe BBC is stuck in a 'yesterday' of television and radio without a plan to deliver its services in a digital future, according to a report by MPs.
However, the Public Accounts Committee has also warned that the company is moving too quickly towards internet-only delivery.
He warned against excluding those who cannot access digital services due to a lack of broadband coverage.
BBC Director General Tim Davie expects a digital switchover from the 2030s.
A spokesperson for the BBC said they had made significant progress and were continuing to develop plans for a digital first BBC.
Five challenges facing the BBC as it turns 100MPs report says BBC performs well against competitors like Netflix, which have no public service obligation.
But regulatory and funding uncertainties made it less competitive in a rapidly changing global market, he added.
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Image source, Getty ImagesThe BBC is stuck in a 'yesterday' of television and radio without a plan to deliver its services in a digital future, according to a report by MPs.
However, the Public Accounts Committee has also warned that the company is moving too quickly towards internet-only delivery.
He warned against excluding those who cannot access digital services due to a lack of broadband coverage.
BBC Director General Tim Davie expects a digital switchover from the 2030s.
A spokesperson for the BBC said they had made significant progress and were continuing to develop plans for a digital first BBC.
Five challenges facing the BBC as it turns 100MPs report says BBC performs well against competitors like Netflix, which have no public service obligation.
But regulatory and funding uncertainties made it less competitive in a rapidly changing global market, he added.
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