FAQs

Subway Radio Finland has been created and designed exclusively for Subway restaurants. It features music that is brand appropriate and regularly refreshed, and is fully branded with Subway messaging and promotions to promote brand loyalty and drive sales. Subway specific adverts will be promoted at regular intervals during the day. Tailored to promote core products, services and current promotions, the adverts will amplify in restaurant messaging and enhance the relationship between customers and the Subway brand.

IPC Europe and Subway have partnered with AVC Immedia, who have provided Subway Radio since 2016.

The Alternative version of Subway Radio Finland is funded by IPC Europe and so does not cost anything to play in your restaurant

The Licensed version of Subway Radio Finland costs around €39.08 per restaurant per year plus you will need to purchase a music licence to legally play the service in your restaurant (see below)

Simply click HERE to start the process.

If your restaurants are currently receiving Subway Radio Finland the service will continue as normal. If you are a new customer your Subway Streaming Pack should then be sent to store within five working days, along with a short self-installation guide.

If you need to purchase replacement kit for your subway radio, please use this link. For support from our business support department, email us at subwayfi@avcimmedia.com or call 08456 348488.

Subway Radio features music that is appropriate to the Subway brand and is designed to enhance the Subway restaurant experience for both guests and staff.

The music on Subway Radio is refreshed at least monthly to keep the sound up-to-date.

The Alternative music version offers appropriate music without the need to purchase an additional music licence to play in store.

The Licensed music version offers the artists you know and love including the latest music. This version requires you to purchase an additional licence to legally play this music.

You will need the Subway Radio Streaming Pack provided by AVC Immedia (this comprises a streaming device with SD card, power supply and cables). In addition you will need:

· Amplifier

· Speakers

· Internet connection: a broadband internet connection and router are required with sufficient bandwidth to support a 56 kbps music stream. As the service is always connected we advise an unlimited download service.

If you have opted to receive the Licensed version of Subway Radio you will need a Musiikkiluvat license to play this version of Subway Radio in your restaurant. This can be obtained from https://www.musiikkiluvat.fi/en/

If you have opted to receive the Alternate version of Subway Radio you will not need an additional licence to play the service in your restaurant.

No, Subway Radio is easy and quick to install. You simply plug the streaming player into a spare port on your router and connect to a power outlet and amplifier. Subway Radio will then play. If you have any issues you can visit www.getradio.info for an easy to use online troubleshooting guide or to contact the Subway Radio Support Team on SubwayFI@avcimmedia.com or +44 1635 556200

If you have any problems installing Subway Radio or any technical issues go to www.getradio.info where you’ll find an easy to use online troubleshooting guide and self-help video. If your problem isn’t resolved, please contact the AVC Immedia Subway Radio Support Team on on SubwayFI@avcimmedia.com or +44 1635 556200

The streaming player has a back-up SD memory card which contains music if your internet service goes down. The back-up programming will automatically play until your internet connection is restored.

If you do not have a spare port on your router then you will need an Ethernet switch/hub or port extender. If you need help with setting up an Ethernet switch/hub or port extender, you can contact TechNet, the IPC Europe IT Service Desk, on +358 – 942451837or technet@ipcinternational.com

You have three options:

1. Run an Ethernet/Cat 5 cable from your router - to nearby your amplifier. Connect the streaming player to the Ethernet/Cat 5 cable and use the supplied cables to connect to your amplifier

2. Run a long set of phono leads from your amplifier to the router, and connect the streaming player to your router

3. Use plug-in powerline devices to create a simple, quick and low cost network extension (<€50) from the amplifier to the router (the devices need to be on the same main ring) If you need help connecting your amplifier, you can contact TechNet, the IPC Europe IT Service Desk, on +358 – 942451837 or technet@ipcinternational.com

The streaming player is supplied as a managed service and there is a replacement process for any failures. Damaged devices however will need to be paid for by the Franchisee directly. To return a faulty player follow this link

If you have opted to receive the Licensed version of Subway Radio Finland you will need a Musiikkiluvat license to play this version of Subway Radio in your restaurant. This can be obtained from https://www.musiikkiluvat.fi/

If you have opted to receive the Alternate version of Subway Radio Finland you will not need an additional license to play the service in your restaurant.

Yes, you can change your music subscription by using the sign up form through the Get Radio website - https://www.getradio.info/.

Once the Franchisee has signed up and has selected the preferred 'music type', AVC Immedia will issue a credit note and refund for the remaining months that was on the Franchisee's original subscription

Please notify AVC Immedia to process the account changes accordingly, plus AVC Immedia can update the music being played as the Subway Radio Music Player maybe programmed to play licensed music and you risk being fined by the local music licencing society!