This information is for third party providers. If you are a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio listener, please visit: Changes to live Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio streams.
The work the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ is undertaking is being done to ensure that the distribution of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ live radio streams meets the conditions of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ distribution policy and in particular delivers value for audiences. We believe that accessing content through Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds provides audiences with the best experience. It offers a convenient and cost-effective way of accessing all of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s audio content across a wide range of devices. In addition, on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds we can help audiences discover other content we have made for them, as well as allowing us to provide personalisation, and offer recommendationsΜύetc.
On third party platforms and devices where Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds is currently not available, we may be able to supply radio streams to those third parties where they are able to meet the reasonable conditions of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Distribution Policy - which are reflected in the criteria of our distribution agreement. By taking this approach, we aim to ensure that our reasonable conditions are met in a consistent way by third party carriage partners.
After the current changes have been implemented the following will apply:Μύ
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a) Native playback of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio within web and mobile aggregator streaming apps will no longer be possible, however audiences will be able to access all Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ audio content on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds mobile and web applications.ΜύThere may be instances of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio being accessed via aggregator apps, but playback of the radio streams will take place with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds product, as per the existing Radioplayer mobile app solution.
b) Where audiences are using internet radio/connected devices that do not have Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds available we are working with third parties to minimise disruption to audiences. We will endeavour to maintain existing integrations of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio streams where they are made available as part of a device’s native internet radio solution where that is compatible with our UK Public Service Distribution Policy conditions, and;Μύ
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c) Directories and software solutions that enable individual users to directly access streams to add their connected devices will not be supported.ΜύThis is for a range of reasons related to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s obligations under the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Distribution Policy, including ensuring our streams are not used in non-compliant ways.
In these instances, alternate solutions for accessing Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio will remain available to audiences – the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds application for mobile and web will remain unchanged, and for connected internet radio devices users will be able to tether Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds to their devices using Bluetooth, AirPlay or Chromecast.ΜύAlternatively Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ stations will remain available on FM and DAB and, where possible, through native internet radio solutions.
Beginning in May 2022 we started communicating the changes to aggregators and device manufacturers, where we were aware they were using our streams. Μύ
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Changes to the streams began on 6 September and were applied to Radio Shetland, Radio Orkney, and Radio Wales Extra. On the 19 September 2023 we rolled out this change to all other nations and local radio stations. On 26 September we changed Radio 2.ΜύOn 3 October, we rolled out the change to our remaining national stations.Μύ
Enquiries from third party providers can be made by contacting the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s carriage team.
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