John Whittingdale said the move will allow audiences to ‘enjoy a wide range of high-quality stations’ (PA)Radio stations such as Classic FM and TalkSport will be allowed to continue broadcasting via analogue for another 10 years, under new Government plans. Several FM and AM commercial radio licences were due to expire from early 2022. Provided the stations also broadcast on digital radio, the Government has decided to allow watchdog Ofcom to renew these analogue licences for a further 10-year period. Today’s step ensures there is no disruption for loyal listeners of treasured FM and AM radio services John WhittingdaleThe decision comes in response to a public consultation on extending analogue commercial radio broadcasting licences which ran from December 2019 to February 2020. “Today’s step ensures there is no disruption for loyal listeners of treasured FM and AM radio services such as Classic FM, Absolute Radio and TalkSport over the next decade.

Source: Irish Independent July 02, 2020 14:48 UTC