Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see any mention of FM vs DAB quality. Even if the coverage is (eventually) there, if the quality isn't as good then I don't see 50% of the population switching to DAB any time soon.
On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 16:31, Brian Butterworth <briant...@freeview.tv>wrote: > In the box on page 34, the second table has no headings. Nowhere does it > mention the 'planned coverage' is for 2030. And best of all... > "N.B. Comparing analogue FM to DAB coverage is not straightforward due to > the individual characteristics of each platform and it is necessary to > measure the performance in different ways ... current coverage of DAB on > local commercial multiplexes varies considerably." > > 2009/1/29 Brian Butterworth <briant...@freeview.tv> > > I'm quite impressed by the way that the whole DAB+ issue has become a box >> about the boring sounding European 'Digital Radio Receivers Profiles' on >> page 33. Strange way to write a long-term plan if you ask me. >> >> 2009/1/29 Jim Tonge <jim_d_to...@yahoo.co.uk> >> >> And plenty not to: >>> (page 22) >>> "On the same basis, the Government has yet to see a case for legislation >>> in favour of >>> net neutrality. In consequence, unless Ofcom find network operators or >>> ISPs to have >>> Significant Market Power and justify intervention on competition grounds, >>> traffic >>> management will not be prevented." >>> >>> At least I'll be able to get to the quality at AOL news faster... >>> >>> Jim >>> >>> On 29 Jan 2009, at 15:27, Brian Butterworth wrote: >>> >>> A lot to enjoy here... >>> >>> "Our plans for the level of service which we believe should be universal. >>> We anticipate this consideration will include options up to 2Mb/s." >>> >>> >>> http://www.dcms.gov.uk/images/publications/digital_britain_interimreportjan09.pdf >>> >>> Brian Butterworth >>> >>> follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/briantist >>> web: http://www.ukfree.tv - independent digital television and >>> switchover advice, since 2002 >>> >>> >>> Jim >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> >> Brian Butterworth >> >> follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/briantist >> web: http://www.ukfree.tv - independent digital television and switchover >> advice, since 2002 >> > > > > -- > > Brian Butterworth > > follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/briantist > web: http://www.ukfree.tv - independent digital television and switchover > advice, since 2002 >
