BBC’s Radio 2 Extension Stream Impacts Fair Competition: Ofcom

Published on July 16, 2024

The launch of an online only music service, catering to older listeners, on the BBC Sounds app could have a significant adverse impact on competition, the UK media regulator has found. Ofcom has directed the BBC to stop carrying out the proposed Radio 2 extension changes. The three new music streams, proposed by the broadcaster, include BBC Sounds only Radio 1, Radio 2 and Radio 3 extensions. After reviewing the proposals, Ofcom said on Tuesday that the launch of one of them constitutes a “material change” to the BBC’s output. “We have concluded that the planned launch of the Radio 2 extension stream on BBC Sounds may have a significant adverse impact on fair and effective competition. As such, we consider it does represent a material change,” the review said....

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