Can you listen to BBC radio in China?

Currently, the BBC Sounds app is not available in India, China, Russia or Vietnam as the local data rules in these countries do not comply with the BBC’s privacy policies, which you can read here: Using the BBC: Your Information & Privacy.

Can I listen to BBC Radio abroad?

Thankfully, you can listen to BBC radio regardless of whether you live in the UK or not. If you’re travelling abroad, all you need is a good VPN service, like ExpressVPN. A single VPN subscription covers multiple devices letting you access UK radio – and even UK TV services – regardless of where you are in the world.

Is BBC Sounds available outside UK?

The BBC Sounds app is now available internationally, with the BBC announcing that it will switch off the current iPlayer Radio app “at some point in the near future”. BBC Sounds will be available for devices capable of running iOS 11, Android 5 or Amazon OS 5 or above.

Can BBC Sounds be used abroad?

You can listen to most of our live and on-demand radio content from anywhere in the world.

Where is BBC banned?

The BBC was banned in Burma (officially Myanmar) after their coverage and commentary on anti-government protests there in September 2007. The ban was lifted four years later in September 2011. Other cases have included Uzbekistan, China, and Pakistan.

Why is CGTN banned?

British regulator Ofcom slapped a ban on China Global Television Network on February 4, arguing that CGTN’s state-backed ownership structure violated UK law. According to Ofcom, a proposed transfer of CGTN’s licence to a different media group would still keep the network tied to the Chinese Communist Party.

Can you listen to BBC radio in America?

BBC does radio well, and now Americans can experience the full effect of the UK broadcaster’s audio content expertise with the iPlayer Radio app for iOS and Android. The app contains all of BBC’s radio feeds, including Radio 1 through 6, as well as the World Service.

What has happened to BBC Sounds?

The BBC Sounds app is now available in app stores around the world. We closed the international iPlayer Radio app in November 2020 as part of our plan to make BBC Sounds the one place for all BBC audio.

Can I listen to BBC radio in USA?

Can you listen to BBC Sounds in America?

With the official BBC iPlayer Radio app US customers can now: Listen live to BBC Radio stations from the World Service and across the UK. Catch up or listen again to your favourite BBC Radio programmes.

Is BBC Sounds free?

Welcome to BBC Sounds, your new home for audio from across the BBC. BBC Sounds is available for free from Apple, Google Play, Amazon and online at bbc.co.uk/sounds. Download the free app today and happy listening!

Is there BBC in China?

China’s National Radio and Television Administration said Friday that it won’t allow BBC World News to continue airing inside China. The ban comes after Ofcom, the U.K.’s media regulator, withdrew the license for CGTN, which is China’s English language news channel. …

Why has China banned BBC World News from broadcasting?

China has banned BBC World News from broadcasting in the country, its television and radio regulator announced on Thursday. China has criticised the BBC for its reporting on coronavirus and the persecution of ethnic minority Uighurs.

Why can’t I receive the BBC radio stations in the UK?

Augusto Odell. As you’ll appreciate, the BBC only broadcasts its national UK radio stations inside the UK. You will not be able to receive these stations when they are broadcast on AM, FM or DAB, because you won’t be able to pick up a viable signal.

How can I listen to the radio in Italy?

However, there are other ways to listen to radio stations, such as via satellite or cable, or over the internet. Sometimes you can even find a local rebroadcaster. For example, if you lived in Rome, you could apparently get the BBC World Service’s satellite feed rebroadcast on FM by Radio Citta Futura.

Is BBC World News available in Hong Kong?

BBC World News TV channel broadcasts, however, are still available in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, a former British colony, is expected to retain certain rights and freedoms, including freedom of press, until 2047, as part of a handover agreement between China and Britain.