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Last update: 18.07.2023 - older versions

Test broadcasting of DAB+ digital radio in Croatia started in November 2017. The Electronic Media Council chose 16 existing FM broadcasters to broadcast via DAB+. The radio stations chosen were: Radio 808, Radio Kaj, Sjeverni FM, Radio Koprivnica, Radio Istra, Antena Radio, Radio Zabok, Narodni radio, Radio Dalmacija , GOLD FM, Radio Banovina, Enter Zagreb, Trend Radio, Radio Martin, Soundset Trsat and Radio 10.

In November 2019, network operator OIV and collaborating regulatory agencies decided to continue the ongoing DAB+ trial for a third year. Some existing services were switched, and public broadcaster HRT joined the trial. It was also decided also at that time to extend the network from five to eight sites.

After conducting a public tender, the Croatian regulatory body HAKOM issued a licence for the management of a DAB+ digital radio network to network operator OiV. The licence was issued for the period 16 November 2021 - 31 December 2036.

In February 2022, The Council for Electronic Media (VEM) awarded the first licences for DAB+ digital radio in Croatia. The national licence was awarded to Nacional News Corporation and the licences for northwestern Croatia and the City of Zagreb to Radio Tvornica and My Power Station. A call for further expressions of interest in providing DAB services was published in April 2022.

In March 2023, in the Official Gazette number 26/2023, the Notice on the intention to grant a licence for the provision of digital radio media service (DAB+) number 01/23 was published, for the following concession areas:

MUX 1 (Republic of Croatia)
DA0 (Osijek-Baranja, Vukovar-Srijem, Brodskoposavska, Virovitica-Podravska, Požega-Slavonia, part of Bjelovar-Bilogorska, part of Sisak-Moslavina)
DB0-DC0 (Međimurje, Varaždin, Koprivnica-Križevačka, part of Bjelovar-Bilogorska, Krapina-Zagorska, City of Zagreb, Zagrebačka, part of Sisak-Moslavina, Karlovačka, part of Primorsko-Goranska)
DE0 (part of Lika-Senjska, Zadarska, Šibenik-Kninska)
DF0 (Split-Dalmatia, part of Dubrovnik-Neretva)

Further DAB+ licences continue to be offered and awarded by the regulator.

Last update: 04.09.2023 - older versions

In November 2022, the national network (DAB mux 1) was expanded to 27 sites with portable indoor coverage of 61.1% of the population, 97.1% mobile outdoor coverage, and 93% for highways. Regional programmes have mobile outdoor coverage of more than 90% of the population of each region.

Last update: 17.07.2023 - older versions

In this country there is

National multiplex: 1 Regular

on air.

The multiplex can carry national or regional programmes. Ensemble ID-s that are being used are CA01 to CA06 corresponding to number of DAB+ digital regions (various ensembles contain either only programmes that are broadcast nationwide (HRT1, HR2, Radio Nacional, Extra, Happy) or additionally programmes that are broadcast in particular regions only (Radio Tvornica in ensemble CA02)).

Please note:

(a) These web pages are updated regularly to reflect current services on air, however they may not be exactly up to date.

(b) The logos shown on these pages are for illustrative purposes only – manufacturers and broadcasters are directed here for information on implementing station logos.

	Simulcast on AM / FM	Exclusive on digital	Total of services
DAB+ programmes	3	9	12

Last update: 18.07.2023

In cooperation with the Croatian Vehicle Center, network operator OIV conducted surveys on the number of DAB+ receivers in vehicles manufactured from 2014 to 2022.

The last survey had a sample of 22,000 vehicles and showed a result of 39% of vehicles were equipped with a DAB+ receiver. Based on that research and later data on newly registered vehicles. the estimation is that over 300,000 cars with DAB+ receivers are present on Croatian roads as of mid-2023.

Last update: 20.10.2021 - older versions

After conducting a public tender, the Croatian regulatory body HAKOM issued a licence for the management of a DAB+ digital radio network to OiV. The licence was issued for the period 16 November 2021 - 31 December 2036.

Last update: 18.07.2023

In November and December 2022. network operator OIV has conducted a marketing campaign that involved Out-of-home advertising, web advertising and radio spots on FM stations.

Out-of-home advertising examples:

Over 90% of Croatian population with DAB+ signal

14.12.2021 - Croatia

In November 2021, the first phase of the DAB+ network construction was completed, with more than 90% of the population now within reach of a digital radio signal, while motorway coverage is 76%. In the second phase of network construction planned for November 2022, the planned population coverage will increase to 96.3%, and highway coverage will increase to 93%. A survey by OIV in cooperation with the Croatian Vehicle Centre of over 9,000 vehicles revealed that over 42% of the vehicles surveyed already have a DAB+ receiver.

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Croatia launches DAB+ licensing process

06.12.2021 - Agency for Electronic Media of Croatia WorldDAB Member - Croatia

The Croatian media regulator Agencija za Elektroničke Medije (AEM) announced on 2 December plans to consider applications for national DAB+ concessions, as well as local DAB+ concessions in Zagreb and nine counties. Applications for the 20-year concessions are due by end 2021. According to a report in the newspaper Glas Istre, AEM believes there is public interest in launching new digital radio services, especially in the Zagreb region.

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Croatia awards DAB+ licence to OiV

14.10.2021 - OIV WorldDAB Member - Croatia

After conducting a public tender procedure, the Croatian Network Regulatory Agency (HAKOM) issued a license for the management of a DAB+ digital radio network to Odasiljaci i Veze (OiV). The licence was issued for the period from 16 November 2021 to 31 December 2036.

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Croatia regulator launches tender for DAB+ network

26.07.2021 - Croatia

Croatia's telecoms regulator HAKOM has launched a public tender for the provision of a DAB+ digital radio transmitter network management service. At its meeting held on 22 July HAKOM adopted a decision to announce the tender for the issuance of an individual licence for the use of radio frequency spectrum for the provision of digital radio network management services, for MUX 1. The deadline for applications is 10 September, and HAKOM will take a decision by 11 October.

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A large number of cars with a DAB+ receiver are already driving in Croatia

19.07.2021 - OIV WorldDAB Member - Croatia

A survey by the public company Transmitters and Communications (OiV) and the Croatian Vehicle Center (CVH) showed that there is already a large share of vehicles with a digital DAB + receiver among newer generation vehicles, as much as 30.4%.

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Croatia expands DAB+ network, extends trials

19.05.2020 - Croatia

There are currently 12 stations broadcasting on DAB+ as part of the extended trial, with outdoor coverage standing at 88% and indoor reception at 53%. Commenting on the continuous development of DAB+ in Croatia, OIV CEO Mate Botica said “OIV sees DAB+ as the main future platform for radio. Our goal is to build a quality future-proof network and to start commercial services as soon as possible."

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Croatia renews DAB+ trial

14.04.2020 - Croatia

A DAB+ trial on air in Croatia has been been renewed for the third year running. As part of the trial, which is operasted by OIV, population coverage in Croatia currently stands at 88%.

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Croatia extends DAB+ trial

01.04.2020 - Croatia

Following the DAB+ transmitters in Srđ and Psunj, which went into operation in March, a DAB+ transmitter covering Zadar has now gone into operation. With the completion of the planned network expansion, outdoor coverage stands at 85%, while indoor reception stands at 52%.

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HRT's public radio stations in Croatia now on DAB+

31.01.2020 - Croatia

The radio programs of Croatian public broadcaster HRT (Hrvatska Radiotelevizija) can now also be received in large parts of the country via DAB+, marking the first time public radio stations are available on DAB+ in the country.

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Traditional trilateral meetings RDC-OIV-ETV

28.10.2019 - OIV WorldDAB Member - Montenegro - Croatia

The radio-diffusion center presented activities related to the experimental broadcasting of DAB radio in Sjenica, the start of which is expected next year, the significant activities of building new poles and replacing existing antenna systems, and the introduction of remote control and management of aggregates, which significantly affect the reliability of signal transmission and broadcasting.

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