Finnish Operator Launches Visual Radio Service

Finland's Kiss FM has become the first radio station in the world to begin Visual Radio broadcasts. This unique new concept developed by Nokia offers the listeners the possibility to give feedback and to participate in programs easier than ever before.

Kiss FM Visual Radio provides visual information to a cellphone, on the song and artist currently playing on the radio, including album information and future tour dates. With a simple push of a button, the listeners can take part in competitions and audience polls, buy ring tones and wallpapers for their phone, and book tickets for the evening's concert.

"Kiss FM celebrates its 10th anniversary today. For the past decade, the station has been a pioneer in Finnish radio, introducing the first hit format, the first morning show, and the first radio web site and chat room for the young listeners," says Leena Ryyn

Posted to the site on 7th March 2005