BBC World radio channels made available on Nokia

by Jacquie Bowser, Brand Republic 12-Dec-08, 10:25

LONDON - Nokia and BBC World Service have struck a deal to make three of the BBC's radio news channels, including the BBC World Service, available on Nokia handsets.

As well as BBC World Service in English, from today BBC World Service's 24-hour rolling news in English and BBC Arabic will be available on the latest Nokia mobile phone models as part of their preloaded internet radio application.

All three channels will be available for live streaming 24 hours a day.

Karl Kathuria, head of digital delivery at BBC World Service, said: "For delivery over the internet radio platform, we are providing an MP3-format stream that can be picked up via Wi-Fi or through a mobile data connection, mirroring our online offer in these languages.

"This is the first time we've made our live 24-hour audio streams available specifically for a mobile platform, as part of our commitment to a multi-format strategy."

Users can download the internet radio application from Nokia's website. It is also preloaded in selected Nokia S60 3rd edition devices.

Teemu Tarnanen Nokia's head of radio business, said: "We are excited to have BBC World Service included in the Nokia internet radio service.

"Now millions of people on the move can stay up-to-date with their favourite BBC World Service channels through their Nokia device."