Global
BBC WS Team Puts Focus on China
New Global China Unit announced during ‘World Service Presents’
BBC World Service
Global
Debating the Impact of BBC World Service Cuts
It’s another major blow to shortwave’s lingering role as an international medium
News Makers
Davie: BBC Plans for Future Without Broadcasting
BBC Director-General Tim Davie looks toward an IP-only future for one of the world's...
Global
Language, Bureau Changes Lead BBC WS Streamlining
The World Service puts a greater emphasis on digital-only as part of cost-savings plan
Guest Commentaries
DRM Is Part of the BBC World Service Story
The iconic broadcaster has been supportive of the standard for over 20 years
Headlines
BBC World Service Revives Shortwave to Russia, Ukraine
As Russia blocks international news via the internet, shortwave becomes more relevant
Guest Commentaries
BBC’s Fry: Digital in the AM Band Is the Way Forward
BBC distribution exec says broadcasters can achieve reduced operating costs and deliver higher value...
News and Business
EuroDAB Italia Begins Airing BBC World Service
DAB operator enables Italian listeners to tune into the BBC World Service in English
News and Business
Radio Television Afghanistan Rebroadcasting BBC Radio Programs
“Majale Shamgahi” and “BBC Naray Da Wakht” programs will air every day across all...
Columns and Views
Using Media to Make Afghan Children Smile
Radio and TV continue to provide essential information and comfort in a war-torn country
News and Business
The Internet’s Impact on International Radio
Many broadcasters saved money by moving from high-power shortwave transmissions to the web. But...
News and Business
BBC World Service Selects Ecreso FM Transmitters
Is upgrading its FM fleet with 16 WorldCast Systems’ transmitters and associated services
Columns and Views
Managing SW Broadcasts From Ascension Island
The remote Atlantic Relay Station transmits critical radio broadcasts to millions in Africa and...
News and Business
BBC News Now Reaches More Than Half of Afghan Adults
GAM for 2018 study shows the broadcaster has increased services in Afghanistan by 80...
News and Business
BBC Russian Turns 70
Thursday marked the seventh decade since the networks first shortwave broadcast in 1946
News and Business
BBC World Service Audience Drop
In wake of budget cut, overall listening falls; however, online audience increased
News and Business
BBC Revisits World Service Cuts
BBC Hindi gets one more year on shortwave; revolutions help stave off reductions in...