Report updated Apr 16, 2026
BBC World Service
For global news consumers seeking convenient access to BBC World Service radio programs and current affairs.
Overview · Full Intel report in progress
BBC World Service is an established news app that is completely free. With a 4.6/5 rating from 85.4K reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
What is BBC World Service?
Current Momentum
v4.10 · 7mo ago
MaintenanceLast updated 232d ago. 5 versions tracked.
Competition
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What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
What Are The Key Features?
Provides direct access to the latest news headlines from the BBC World Service website.
Enables free streaming of radio programs and podcasts including The Global News Podcast, Newshour, and HARDtalk.
Offers an alternative method to listen to radio programs via a standard-rate telephone call.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
Zeno Media
Providing global news access through hybrid digital streaming and telephonic audio services for infrastructure-constrained regions.
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What do users think recently?
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Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.
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What is the competitive landscape for BBC World Service?
Where is it available?
Localized markets (1)
How's The News Market?
How does it evolve in the News market?
Rank progression
83 active rankings tracked — 30-day window
Strategic analysis coming soon
SWOT, key takeaways & outlook
The outtake for BBC World Service
Key Takeaways
This app serves as a multi-modal delivery platform for BBC World Service content, uniquely supporting both digital streaming and traditional telephone-based audio access.
Where Is It Heading?
Trend analysis
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