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Last update: 13.12.2024 - older versions

The Azerbaijan Ministry of Digital Development and Transport reports that the "Action Plan for the introduction and development of digital radio broadcasting in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan" was approved by the Order No. 818s of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated 7 October 2023. From August 26, 2019, a test broadcast of DAB+ standard digital radio is being carried out in Baku city and the Absheron peninsula. As a result of the implementation of the approved Action Plan, it is planned that by 2026, about 70 percent of the republic's cities and regional centres, as well as highways, and 99.6 percent of the country's territory will be covered by digital radio broadcasting. At the end of this process, a full transition to digital radio broadcasting will be provided in the country.

In December 2024, the Ministry confirmed that "it is planned to expand the DAB+ standard digital radio, which began broadcasting in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula in 2019, to the entire territory of the country. For this purpose, it is planned to replace the DAB+ radio broadcasting equipment taken from the Baku TV Tower Complex with new ones by the end of this year and organise DAB+ broadcasting from the Gulustan Radio and Television Broadcasting Station located in the Agsu district."

Last update: 03.05.2022 - older versions

DAB+ coverage map for Azerbaijan (March 2020)

DAB+ first and second level road coverage: 30 km

Last update: 03.03.2021

In this country there is

Regional multiplex: 1 Regular

on air.

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	Simulcast on AM / FM	Exclusive on digital	Total of services
DAB+ programmes	12	0	12

Last update: 07.07.2020

Representatives from network operator Teleradio PU and the Azerbaijan Automobile Dealers Association (AADA) held meetings in July 2020 to discuss how to ensure that DAB+ digital radio is included as standard in all new cars imported and sold in Azerbaijan. They also considered how to promote the benefits of DAB+ in the car to radio listeners.

AADA agreed to carry out a review of the current radio landscape in Azerbaijan, with particular focus on DAB+, and to include market research to understand more fully the perceptions and needs of both drivers and car dealers in relation to radio. Teleradio PU committed to providing financial support for the launch of consumer marketing campaigns aimed at raising driver awareness of DAB+ digital radio.

Last update: 14.06.2022 - older versions

In August 2019, Azerbaijan successfully launched a DAB+ trial in Baku.

A total of 12 DAB+ stations are available to listeners in the capital city and the wider region of the Absheron peninsula, covering approximately 3 million people.

Azerbaijan takes first steps toward DAB+ deployment

02.07.2020 - Teleradio PU WorldDAB Member - Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijan Automobile Dealers Association (AADA) confirmed it will carry out a review of the current radio landscape in Azerbaijan, with particular focus on DAB+, and to include market research to understand more fully the perceptions and needs of both drivers and car dealers in relation to radio.

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Successful DAB+ trial ongoing in Azerbaijan

17.10.2019 - Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has successfully launched a DAB+ trial in Baku. A total of 12 DAB+ stations are available to listeners in the capital and the wider region of the Absheron peninsula, covering around three million people.

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DAB+ trial successful in Azerbaijan

16.10.2019 - Azerbaijan

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Satellite Communication of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies of the Republic of Azerbaijan carried out digital broadcasting of European DAB + (Digital Audio Broadcasting) standard in Baku and Absheron peninsula.

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Azerbaijan starts DAB+ broadcasts

03.10.2019 - Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan to study possibility of switching to European standard of digital radio

20.11.2017 - Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan will consider the possibility of switching to digital radio, including DAB, if the receiving equipment of users reaches a peak point, the Teleradio production association told Trend. (Subscription)

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