FM radio in Switzerland to continue operating after 2026.
Parliament has once again postponed the shutdown of FM radio transmitters in Switzerland. Private radio stations can thus continue to broadcast their programs via this technology after 2026. This is another setback for the European lobby that wants DAB+ to replace FM radio in terrestrial networks. Still, Norway is the only country in the world that has shut down FM in its national terrestrial network.
Yesterday, after the National Council, the Council of State also voted to extend FM broadcasts. With 21 votes to 18, with five abstentions. The Federal Council (government) must now, against its will, submit an implementation proposal. Public service radio SRG is now faced with a dilemma.
Parliament has once again postponed the shutdown of FM radio transmitters in Switzerland. Private radio stations can thus continue to broadcast their programs via this technology after 2026. This is another setback for the European lobby that wants DAB+ to replace FM radio in terrestrial networks. Still, Norway is the only country in the world that has shut down FM in its national terrestrial network.
Yesterday, after the National Council, the Council of State also voted to extend FM broadcasts. With 21 votes to 18, with five abstentions. The Federal Council (government) must now, against its will, submit an implementation proposal. Public service radio SRG is now faced with a dilemma.