Well, you know how we said GCap were considering taking media regulator OfCom to court over their plans to create a new national digital radio multiplex because the radio conglom had been given the impression they would be getting the only one when they paid loads of money for it back in 1998? And you know how we then said GCap had said that they now felt a compromise would be reached with OfCom ending the need for litigation?
Well, scratch that, because now that OfCom have published their digital multiplex plans, GCap have said they may well proceed with their legal plans. OfCom have said that any service provided via a new national digital multiplex would have to compliment that already provided by Digital One, the company GCap have a big stake in. But that measure doesn't go far enough for the radio company, who feel their previous investment in digital radio will be damaged by OfCom's new strategy.
GCap boss Ralph Bernard told reporters: "As the commercial radio catalysts for DAB digital radio, we have made considerable investment in its growth in the UK. We are reviewing the contents of today's consultation documents from Ofcom and are carefully considering our position. While we note Ofcom's commitment to ensuring a broad range of services which will be separate and distinct from those on Digital One, we are not at this stage, ruling out the possibility of a judicial review".