ABC switches on digital radio

"The ABC sees digital radio as an opportunity to provide Australians with new content and more content, and to further enrich the media experience ABC audiences enjoy." ABC Managing Director Mark Scott said.

"With the success of iView and ABC Mobile behind us, with digital radio starting today and the new kids channel ABC3 ahead at Christmas, the ABC is continuing to reach more Australians in more ways than ever before."

The ABC will offer simulcasts of its existing ABC Radio services along with three new music stations ABC Dig Music, ABC Jazz and ABC Country, each complemented by media-rich websites.

ABC digital radio also offers the opportunity for alternative programming choices on networks such as ABC NewsRadio during parliamentary session broadcasts, and special event concert broadcasts from triple j and ABC Classic FM.

Find out more about the ABC's Digital Radio services at abc.net.au/digitalradio