[icernet] AIR Tunes Into Digital Broadcast, May Face A Hurdle In Set Price

[Arul Selvan]

  Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) is coming to India for the first 
time. It is already present in the UK, France, Spain and Singapore. All 
India Radio (AIR) has got the government clearance to start the project. 
So far, India has been receiving digital audio in satellite mode from 
US-based service provider WorldSpace. But, DAB will be digital 
broadcasting in terrestrial mode. To begin with, it will be rolled out 
in Delhi at an initial cost of around Rs 4 crore, to be followed by 
other metros. Although the four metros were expected to see a 
simultaneous launch of DAB, now the rollout will be done in a phased 
manner. But there are disadvantages too. For instance, one has to buy a 
new radio set to access DAB. Thats not all. For, these sets come for a 
price.

Source:
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=28851