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³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service on DAB+ in Malta
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³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service will be available in the DAB+ standard for the first time, thanks to an agreement with Malta's digital audio broadcasting operator, Digi B Network Ltd.
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From Wednesday 1 October 2008, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service's programmes will be rebroadcast around the clock in Malta on the multiplex Digi B Network 1.
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Malta is one of the first countries in Europe to adopt the new DAB+ standard, the most recent addition to the DAB family already in use across Europe.
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Now listeners in Malta will be able to tune in to ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service's English-language news and information programmes for Europe in this top-quality sound, 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
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Lindsay Cornell, Principal Systems Architect, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ, and Technical Committee Chairman, World DMB, says: "DAB+ is an excellent digital radio technology. It combines great user benefits with efficient use of spectrum. The launch of DAB+ services in Malta is very exciting news for listeners right across Europe."
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Nigel Fry, Head of Transmission & Distribution, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service, comments: "As a keen advocate of digital broadcasting, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service is pleased to offer its programmes as part of the first European DAB+ service.
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"DAB+ builds on the original DAB standard and offers further benefits to both the audience and broadcasters. We congratulate the operators, Digi-B, and wish them well with this exciting service."
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Sergio D'Amico, Managing Director of Digi B Network Ltd, adds: "The future of radio is down the digital path, and DAB will be in the forefront. We are proud to be amongst the first to roll out DAB+, and we are even more proud having ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service present on the platform."
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³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service is also available in Malta via the country's Public Service Broadcaster (PBS) stations – Radio Malta 93.7FM, 999AM, Malta's Magic 91.7 FM – University of Malta radio station Campus FM 103.7FM and on Melita Cable TV.
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It is also available online on bbcworldservice.com.
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