Norway is the first country to kill FM radio
File this under: “Digital killed the radio star.”
Norway says it’s going to turn off its FM radio spectrum in 2017. You already know why, I’m sure.
The Ministry of Culture says going all ones and zeros will provide “access to more diverse and pluralistic radio content and enjoy better sound quality and new functionality.”
Also, it’ll save the government $25 million a year.
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