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The Swedish Radio and TV Authority has followed the developments in the digital distribution of sound radio from a wide perspective for three years by a commission from the Government. The aim was to produce a basis on which to make an ongoing assessment of different technologies, and the commission was carried out in consultation with the radio industry. This report shows the final results.
During the time the Swedish Radio and TV Authority worked with the commission, the starting point was that radio is very important for preserving and developing freedom of expression, diversity, association activities, integration and accessibility to mass media in society. The fact that radio is a significant medium is clear from the large number of listeners, among other things. For a long time radio was the largest of the mass media but in recent years its position has fallen back somewhat, particularly among the younger generation. The role of radio should be developed with a broadened and differentiated range of programmes to meet listeners’ demands to be able to choose from a wider selection of programmes and services.
The Swedish Radio and TV Authority’s commission is to produce a report as the basis for evaluating different technologies, but not to propose how radio should be distributed in the future. However, the Authority is able to state the importance of Sweden choosing future radio technology that is of benefit to listeners and harmonised with Europe in general.
Many developments have taken place in the field of radio during the commission, both in Sweden and internationally. The future of radio is also being investigated in a public service investigation and a commission on the conditions for commercial radio.
The programme companies SR, UR, SBS and MTG have recently stated that they intend to cooperate on issues of technology and distribution in order to give the radio public access to more channels and thereby create an expanded and broadened diversity for listeners in the whole country. They believe that DAB+ is the technology that currently appears appropriate for digital radio.
Teracom and the National Organisation of Community Radio have indicated to the Swedish Radio and TV Authority that they share the assessment that DAB+ is the most appropriate technology for digitalisation. In summary, thus, there is a broad consensus within the radio industry about the technology for the
digitalisation of radio.
We would like to thank everyone who has contributed with materials and viewpoints during the Authority’s work with this commission.
Stockholm-Globen, June 2008
Björn Rosén
Director General
During the time the Swedish Radio and TV Authority worked with the commission, the starting point was that radio is very important for preserving and developing freedom of expression, diversity, association activities, integration and accessibility to mass media in society. The fact that radio is a significant medium is clear from the large number of listeners, among other things. For a long time radio was the largest of the mass media but in recent years its position has fallen back somewhat, particularly among the younger generation. The role of radio should be developed with a broadened and differentiated range of programmes to meet listeners’ demands to be able to choose from a wider selection of programmes and services.
The Swedish Radio and TV Authority’s commission is to produce a report as the basis for evaluating different technologies, but not to propose how radio should be distributed in the future. However, the Authority is able to state the importance of Sweden choosing future radio technology that is of benefit to listeners and harmonised with Europe in general.
Many developments have taken place in the field of radio during the commission, both in Sweden and internationally. The future of radio is also being investigated in a public service investigation and a commission on the conditions for commercial radio.
The programme companies SR, UR, SBS and MTG have recently stated that they intend to cooperate on issues of technology and distribution in order to give the radio public access to more channels and thereby create an expanded and broadened diversity for listeners in the whole country. They believe that DAB+ is the technology that currently appears appropriate for digital radio.
Teracom and the National Organisation of Community Radio have indicated to the Swedish Radio and TV Authority that they share the assessment that DAB+ is the most appropriate technology for digitalisation. In summary, thus, there is a broad consensus within the radio industry about the technology for the
digitalisation of radio.
We would like to thank everyone who has contributed with materials and viewpoints during the Authority’s work with this commission.
Stockholm-Globen, June 2008
Björn Rosén
Director General
