The BBC has suggested the cost of the TV licence fee could be cut, in return for getting more people to pay the annual charge.
The corporation made the suggestion as part of its response to the government's publication of the green paper, which explores options for the BBC's future.
The number of households paying the licence fee has gone into significant decline in recent years and the BBC said its funding model is in need of reform.
The corporation noted 94% of adults use its services each week - but the number of households paying the licence fee has dropped to 80% - with the downward trend set to continue.
The corporation confirmed it will have to cut spending by another £500m over the next two years because of its falling income and rising costs.
