Norway is the first country to switch off FM radio

Norway will soon become the first country in the world to gradually stop using the FM radio network, with the first area to switch off these frequencies next week. 

The move, which aims to ditch the analogue platform in favour of a digital one called Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB), has caused some controversy among some people who say the majority of cars lack the necessary technology. 

A poll by daily Dagbladet last month, when the radio shift was approved, found the majority of Norwegians — 66% — opposing the move, with just 17% in favour and the rest undecided.  Read more...