Can you get DAB radio on the Internet?

Not only is DAB radio now the standard, but the worldwide web has opened up a whole new world of internet radio for listeners to explore.

Can I use my phone as a DAB radio?

POPyourPHONE is a DAB+ tuner for all Android smartphones with OTG, the app is free and can be downloaded from the Google Play store. POPyourPHONE allows users to listen to digital radio wherever they are.

How can I listen to DAB radio?

To listen to DAB radio, you need to tune to the correct frequency to receive the service you want, just as you do with AM or FM. However, as the frequencies allocated to DAB are not particularly easy to remember, they have been allocated a code, known as a frequency block.

Do you need internet for DAB?

Do you need WiFi for DAB radio? Nope. Although some newer DAB radios, including some of the radios on this list can be connected to the internet to allow you to stream music from Spotify or online radio services like BBC iPlayer.

Is internet radio better than DAB?

So internet radio provides better quality audio than DAB? Yes. Internet radio has the big advantage that the streams can use modern audio codecs, such as WMA and AAC/AAC+, whereas DAB is stuck using the prehistoric MP2 codec that dates all the way back to the 1980s.

How much data does a DAB radio app use?

Yes, you’ll use around 0.94 MB per minute on the Simple Radio app, adding up to around 60MB per hour.

How do I get GB radio?

You can listen to GB News wherever you go, with GB News Radio. We’re available 24/7 on DAB+ in the UK and the Channel Islands, and online via the web, smartphone, tablet or smart speaker around the world.

Do you need internet for DAB radio?

How do I stream Internet radio?

Internet radio can be accessed using your web browser, or you can use a media player if you prefer. Windows Media Player and VLC are both suitable programs for streaming radio from the internet, and you can bookmark your favourite stations for easy access.