Channel 4 to run 10 DAB stations

UK regulator Ofcom has OK'ed Channel 4's plans to operate a nationwide DAB multiplex of 10 radio stations.

It's expected that these stations will go online by July 2008. Disney, Sky and Chrysalis will be providing channels, and there will be three Channel 4 stations: Channel 4 Radio (the flagship station with speech and factual content), E4 Radio (15-29year olds, music and comedy) and Pure 4 (music and cultural entertainment).

This new group of channels is set to compete with the large number of BBC national DAB radio stations. They'll be funded by advertising.

There are rumours that the signal for these new Channel 4 stations will not be available in all parts of the UK at launch - specifically South Kent and West Wales.