New technology
4 Digital Group will deploy the full potential of digital radio to open up new opportunities for interactivity; develop an enhanced electronic programme guide, screen-based information and mobile television services; and provide specialist traffic and travel information for road users.
Our plans utilise the multiplex capacity in the most flexible and efficient way, so that commercial digital radio can raise its profile in a fast-moving, mobile, cross-platform, world.
4 Digital Group has secured partnerships that will drive the adoption of new and more sophisticated digital devices into mobile phones, car radios, personal computers and Wi-Fi systems.
To maximise the take-up of these services, our relationships with manufacturers and retailers will ensure that attractive receivers are designed, manufactured and widely distributed in retail outlets at affordable and appealing prices.
In addition, 4 Digital Group will make the necessary investment to launch with a state-of-the-art transmission network which, from the start, will reach 88% of the adult population of Great Britain. In addition, recognising how important it is for radio listening to get robust coverage in the home, our network will launch with an indoor reception reach of 80.5%. Our network will support next-generation mobile handheld devices to ensure that we can drive this high-growth opportunity to appeal to younger listeners. This is well ahead of regulatory requirements, and with more transmitters than each of the existing BBC and commercial national multiplexes. We want listeners to receive excellent reception across the country from the outset.
