DAB EPG approved

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A pan-European EPG standard has been approved by ETSI (the European Technical Standards Institute).The standard, means that broadcasters using DAB digital radio can send details of programming directly to listeners via their radios.

In its simplest form, an EPG lets you see what’s on now and next, to search programmes by genre or time; and to set an advance timer record. In much the same way as Personal Video Recorders (PVR) like Sky+ and Tivo is used, listeners can highlight programme information on their radio screen, then listen in real time, record in real time or set to record at a later date.

Says Matthew Honey, Managing Director of Unique Interactive: "The EPG opens up a huge range for opportunities for both public sector and commercial digital radio broadcasters. In conjunction with the BBC, we have been running EPG trial services in the UK and abroad for over 12 months. The consumer demand for a radio EPG is growing fast and we will continue to work with broadcasters and manufactures around the world to launch similar services as DAB continues to be rolled out internationally."