Do UK DAB radios work abroad?

Yes. In the UK, DAB services are broadcast on a band of spectrum called Band III. Many European countries also use Band III, although some use a different band of spectrum called L Band.

Can I listen to BBC Sounds outside the UK?

You can use BBC Sounds by visiting www.bbc.com/sounds or by installing the BBC Sounds app. The BBC Sounds app is available on devices running Amazon Fire 5, Android 5 or iOS 11.3 and above. Just search ‘BBC Sounds’ in your app store.

Will UK DAB radio work in Spain?

Due to the enforcement of the Digitalization Plan for Terrestrial Broadcasting, DAB services are on air only in Madrid and Barcelona including their metropolitan areas, covering 20% of the Spanish population. The migration from DAB to DAB+ has not been carried out.

Can I get BBC radio in Spain?

You can listen to most of our live and on-demand radio content from anywhere in the world.

Will a DAB radio work in France?

In December 2018 DAB+ coverage reached 21.3% of the French population, which triggered a law requiring that all radio receivers (including in-car) sold in France be compatible with the broadcasting standards (ie DAB+). This 2018 law was amended in June 2020 to align with the EECC deadline of 20 December 2020.

Can I listen to radio 5 Live in France?

Is DAB radio available in Europe?

Digital radio is growing across Europe and many European countries now have DAB or DAB+ services available.

Does BBC iPlayer work abroad?

Due to rights agreements, you need to be in the UK to stream and download programmes or watch BBC TV channels on BBC iPlayer.

How can I listen to UK radio abroad?

So, how can you listen to UK radio abroad? The BBC has a commitment to being a global leader in its communication platforms, and so enabling those who live overseas to listen to the BBC version of their radio via the iPlayer. Alternatively, if this doesn’t work, the BBC Sounds app should work for you instead.

Where can I listen to UK radio stations for free?

Streaming Service: There are plenty of free streaming services out there that will allow you to listen to just about every UK radio station regardless of where in the world you are. Usually, you can access them using a web browser or an app on your phone, which makes them safer and easier to use.

Where can I listen to the UK short wave radio?

You can see the current short wave frequencies on the BBC’s website here. If you’re travelling somewhere physically close to the UK such as Northern France, Belgium and the Netherlands, you might be able to pick up a UK radio station or two, but the reception will probably be very poor.

What is the best UK radio streaming service?

TuneIn is one of the best and most trusted UK radio streaming services. An App: There is an abundance of radio apps available for you to download to your PC or phone, and there are plenty that will let you listen to UK radio while you are overseas.