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dab radio

Anonymous — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 07:54:58 GMT

hi there, just wondering if it's possible to pick up dab radio without it eating through my data package on my s4 please?

Re: dab radio

jonsie — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 09:15:14 GMT

I doubt it very much. Reading about what's available tends to point to low quality apps and extremely high data usage. Good luck and let us know if you find anything.

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Anonymous — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 09:37:51 GMT

ok pal. thanks for the reply. will have to talk to o2 i think. being charged, via my data tarriff, for what is a free service can't be right. surely?

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Anonymous — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 09:49:38 GMT

It might be a free app but to use the service itself will require a wifi or data connection

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jonsie — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 09:56:16 GMT

Streaming any media will charge you for data I'm afraid.

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MI5 — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 10:46:29 GMT

What free service are you referring to?

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Anonymous — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 11:31:48 GMT

oh right, that's a shame. m15, dab radio mate.

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MI5 — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 12:11:31 GMT

Lots of services are free but as jonsie says the data required to connect isn't unless you use a wifi hotspot.

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adamtemp64 — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 08:06:41 GMT

Are there any mobiles / tablets with in built DAB tuners ? if not then it wil be a streaming service so chargeable

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jonsie — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 11:29:41 GMT

There are but the OP stated he wanted to integrate on the S4 which isn't compatible without an app, none of which are true Dab or have a decent write up.

Re: dab radio

adamtemp64 — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 11:40:35 GMT

@jonsie wrote:
There are but the OP stated he wanted to integrate on the S4 which isn't compatible without an app, none of which are true Dab or have a decent write up.

Just had a look and you are correct @jonsie i found an lg one launched last year http://www.lg.com/uk/mobile-phones/lg-K520

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Anonymous — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 13:41:48 GMT

thanks for the replies folks.

Re: dab radio

gmarkj — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 09:44:51 GMT

most dab radio stations have an app, but you will use data to stream - so more internet radio.
if you are after an actual dab radio you will need to get a separate device.

Re: dab radio

owza57 — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 10:39:06 GMT

If you are going to buy a separate device, I can recommend the DAB+ Pocket radio Pure Move 2500, great for the cricket