London, September 11 2008: WRN, the international London based Broadcast and Radio transmission company, has collaborated with Digi B Network Ltd, the company who are licensed by the Malta Communications Authority to operate a Terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcasting (T-DAB) Network, to broadcast WRN Europe in English on DAB+ to the Maltese islands.

WRN broadcasts 24/7 news and current affairs radio networks in five different languages (English, French, German, Arabic and Russian). The networks are made up of aggregated content from international public service broadcasters and renowned programme makers, presenting perspectives from around the globe. The WRN Europe service is broadcast on Sky Digital for the UK and Ireland and Hot Bird for Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. In addition to this, WRN's European network re-broadcast on a multitude of platforms, with Digi B Network being the most recent addition.

WRN Europe includes such broadcasters as National Public Radio, UN Radio and Voice of Russia. The Digi B Network, which includes WRN Europe in its line up, launched in July 2008.

DAB+ is the latest variant of the DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) standard allowing more stations to be delivered at superior audio quality. The technology is interference free and features a diverse choice of stations broadcasting nationally.

Malta is the first European country to commercially roll out a DAB+ Network. The country, who did not adopt the DAB standard, is in prime position to take on the much improved technology of DAB+, ahead of both the UK & Germany.

Sergio D'Amico, Managing Director of Digi B Network Ltd, says: "Digi B Network is proud to be associated with the first national DAB+ rollout in Europe. The Inclusion of WRN to the DAB+ ensemble is a major boost to the platform. News is an important element to us."

Marina Lois, Product Development and Distribution Manager at WRN, says: "WRN congratulates Malta on being the first European country to adopt this new technology and is excited to be a part of the project.  WRN has always sought to promote the WRN Europe station, and the international broadcasters that contribute to the service, on as many platforms as possible and the Digi B Network provides such an opportunity.'

If you are interested in placing programmes on any of the WRN language networks, please contact [email protected].

About WRN
WRN is a leading international television and radio transmission company offering a comprehensive portfolio of broadcast services including satellite uplink and capacity services, TV ingest and playout, Web / IPTV services, station start-up consultancy and channel management, EPG brokerage, studio facilities, DRM Digital Radio and FM / AM / SW airtime brokerage. Headquartered in London, WRN's clients include international and national public broadcasters, commercial and community stations, satellite bouquet operators and cable companies.

WRN Europe in English is one of WRN's 24/7 news and current affairs channels that allow international broadcasters to place their programming and be heard through WRN's international rebroadcaster network.

About Digi B Network
Digi B Network Ltd. is licensed by the Malta Communications Authority to operate a Terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcasting (T-DAB) Network. Following a public call for applications and auction Digi B Network obtained the right of use of DAB spectrum for use in Malta and Gozo. Digi B Network also provides software solutions for the Broadcast radio and TV Industry.

For more information, visit http://www.digibnetwork.com/.