BBC World Service

BBC World Service

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BBC World Service: Your Unbiased Window to the World

Join millions of global citizens seeking objective reporting. Experience the world's most trusted radio programs and podcasts via high-quality streaming or our unique telephone dial-up service.

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Publisher

Zeno Media LLC

Category

News

Downloads

2M+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

163K+

Locales

1

The World in View

Discover the interface used by 2M+ users.

BBC World Service mobile app interface showing live news and personalized programmes

BBC World Service mobile app interface showing live news and personalized programmes

Interface of the BBC World Service app on an iPhone showing global news programmes and a call to listen button

Interface of the BBC World Service app on an iPhone showing global news programmes and a call to listen button

BBC World Service mobile app interface displaying a list of news and business programmes

BBC World Service mobile app interface displaying a list of news and business programmes

BBC World Service mobile app interface displaying live news programmes and current affairs categories on an iPhone

BBC World Service mobile app interface displaying live news programmes and current affairs categories on an iPhone

Screenshot of the BBC World Service app schedule displaying a list of news programs and radio broadcasts.

Screenshot of the BBC World Service app schedule displaying a list of news programs and radio broadcasts.

World-Class Journalism, Anywhere You Go

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 2M+ users.

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Unbiased Global Perspectives

Escape the domestic echo chamber with objective reporting and in-depth analysis from the world’s most trusted news source.

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Listen Without Data Barriers

Perfect for commuters and low-data zones. Access live radio via a simple phone call using our exclusive dial-up technology.

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Curated Expert Content

Stream legendary programs like Newshour, Business Daily, and HARDtalk. High-quality audio designed for your daily routine.

About the app

Everything you need to know about BBC World Service.

Description

The official BBC World Service news app by Zeno Media LLC offers the latest programmes and news headlines from the BBC World Service. You can to listen to the latest radio programmes using the free audio player or by using the telephone dial-up option (standard geographic mobile charges will apply. Please check with your provider for exact costs before calling). - Read the latest news headlines from the BBC World Service website - Listen to your favorite radio programmes free with the audio player, or by using the standard-rate telephone dial-up service. - You can listen to the most recent editions of: - The Global News Podcast - Newshour - HARDtalk - Sport Today - Business Daily - Focus on Africa, and many more For EU users only: If you choose to receive customized ads, a unique identifier (Google Advertising ID or Apple’s ID for Advertising) relating to your device will be stored by Zeno Media to provide you with the service and allow customized advertising to be served within the app. No other Personal Data relating to you (such as a username or email address) is processed. Such information will only be processed in line with Zeno Media’s Privacy Policy, available at https://www.zenomedia.com/wp-content/themes/zeno/privacy_policy.pdf Find out about your privacy rights and the BBC’s Privacy and Cookies Policy at http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy. Notifications may include alerts, sounds and icon badges. These can be reconfigured in Settings (notifications). Details of data this app collects, including the unique identifier relating to your device and your location data, is also found under Settings.

Latest Version

4.10.20

Size

76.5 MB

First Released

Feb 13, 2019

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about BBC World Service

What is the BBC World Service app?

The BBC World Service app by Zeno Media LLC offers the latest programmes and news headlines from the BBC World Service, providing a free audio player and a telephone dial-up option.

How can I listen to programmes on the BBC World Service app?

Users can listen to programmes on the BBC World Service app for free using the audio player or by utilizing a standard-rate telephone dial-up service.

Does the BBC World Service app offer a programme schedule?

Yes, the BBC World Service app includes a schedule feature. This allows users to view what programmes are currently on and what is upcoming.

What news content can I read in the BBC World Service app?

Users can read the latest news headlines directly from the BBC World Service website within the app.

What specific programmes are available on the BBC World Service app?

The app features programmes such as The Global News Podcast, Newshour, HARDtalk, Sport Today, Business Daily, and Focus on Africa, among many others.

Does the BBC World Service app collect personal data?

The BBC World Service app does not process personal data like usernames or email addresses. For EU users, a unique identifier is stored for customized ads.

How does the BBC World Service app handle advertising for EU users?

For EU users who opt-in, the BBC World Service app stores a unique identifier (Google Advertising ID or Apple’s ID for Advertising) to provide customized advertising within the app.

Are there charges for using the telephone dial-up option in the BBC World Service app?

Yes, standard geographic mobile charges apply for the telephone dial-up option. Users should consult their provider for exact costs before making a call.

Where can I find the privacy policy for the BBC World Service app?

The privacy policy for the BBC World Service app by Zeno Media is available at the URL: https://www.zenomedia.com/wp-content/themes/zeno/privacy_policy.pdf.

Can I manage notifications in the BBC World Service app?

Yes, notifications, including alerts, sounds, and icon badges, can be reconfigured in the Settings menu of the BBC World Service app.

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