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British DAB multiplex operator From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Switchdigital is an operator of DAB ensembles in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1998 by Talk Radio, Virgin Radio and Clear Channel International[1] and is owned by News Broadcasting.[2][3] As of October 2000, it was 55% owned by Wireless Group, 20% owned by Capital Radio and Clear Channel International each and 5% owned by Carphone Warehouse.[4]
Multiplexes
Aberdeen
Switchdigital was one of two applicants for the licence to broadcast in the Aberdeen area along with Scottish Radio Holdings-owned Score Digital,[5] ultimately being granted the licence on 6 April 2001.[6][7] The multiplex started broadcasting on 3 December of that year.[8]
Central Scotland
On 6 October 2000, Switchdigital was granted the licence to broadcast in the Central Scotland area covering the Central Belt – including Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling[9][10] – having been the only candidate for the regional multiplex.[11][12] The multiplex started broadcasting on 5 July 2001.[13]
London
Switchdigital operates one of three London-wide multiplexes alongside CE Digital[14] and DRG London.[15] While its initial application for a licence to broadcast in the area was unsuccessful, it was ultimately successful in a subsequent bid on 7 April 2000.[16] It started broadcasting on 26 June of that year.[17]
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Other applications
The company applied for the licence to broadcast in Tayside on 18 May 2001,[18] which was ultimately awarded to Score Digital on 6 September of that year.[19]
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