Consultation launched for digital radio programs
On Friday, the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) opened the public consultation on the applications for the new digital radio stations. Eighteen applications were received for the eight licenses put out to tender.
On Friday, the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) opened the public consultation on the applications for the new digital radio stations. Eighteen applications were received for the eight licenses put out to tender.
The licences guarantee broadcasters the right to access the new digital radio platform (Digital Audio Broadcasting, DAB). After the hearing on 2 March, OFCOM will propose eight applications for licensing. The Federal Council as a whole will act as the licensing authority. According to OFCOM, the SRG is to offer two of its stations on the DAB platform. It has submitted applications for an English-language national radio station (World Radio Switzerland) and for a German-language news program, as reported by SDA.
The most important award criterion is increasing the attractiveness of the new DAB technology. Licenses can be awarded to private broadcasters that cover German-speaking Switzerland and are not already broadcast terrestrially via FM. The licenses are based on the new Radio and Television Act (RTVA).
The licences guarantee broadcasters the right to access the new digital radio platform (Digital Audio Broadcasting, DAB). After the hearing on 2 March, OFCOM will propose eight applications for licensing. The Federal Council as a whole will act as the licensing authority. According to OFCOM, the SRG is to offer two of its stations on the DAB platform. It has submitted applications for an English-language national radio station (World Radio Switzerland) and for a German-language news program, as reported by SDA.
The most important award criterion is increasing the attractiveness of the new DAB technology. Licenses can be awarded to private broadcasters that cover German-speaking Switzerland and are not already broadcast terrestrially via FM. The licenses are based on the new Radio and Television Act (RTVA).
