Government should not underestimate the severe social consequences of a 'digital switchover'. This excellent report from Silver Voices reveals concerns about safeguarding broadcasting among the over-60s.

#Broadcast2040plus #digitalswitchoff #television #radio

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13AuyjLc9ivb8Pb9wPjeZmGMtqsNoeqkK/view

Another questionable proposal from Ofcom here - set to allow TalkSport to reduce its AM coverage by 4%. Is the principle of universal access to broadcast radio still a priority for the regulator? Will the freed up AM spectrum be made available to community providers?

#Ofcom #talksport #radio #digitalswitchoff #KnowTheMedia

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/consultation-talksport-proposals-to-reduce-am-coverage