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Last update: 17.03.2025 - 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 2025, in the Official Gazette number 44/2025, the Notice on the intention to grant a concession for the provision of digital radio media service (DAB+) number 5/25 was published, the latest round of DAB+ licences to be offered.

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

Last update: 04.12.2024 - older versions

In November 2024, the national network (DAB mux 1) was expanded to 36 sites, offering portable indoor coverage for 74% of the population, 98.4% mobile outdoor coverage, and 98% coverage on highways. Regional programmes have mobile outdoor coverage of over 90% of the population in 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:

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%.

(OIV) Read more

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.

(mpdx.at) Read more

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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Croatia enters second of year of DAB+ trials

05.12.2018 - Croatia

Croatia is going into its second year of trials with DAB+ with an extended number of radio stations participating. The council also extended the deadline for the call for expression of interest in DAB+ to December 14, 2018.

(Agency for Electronic Media) Read more

Former Yugoslav republics to discuss the introduction of DAB+

23.10.2018 - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Croatia - Serbia - North Macedonia - Montenegro - Slovenia

Representatives of regulatory authorities from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro are exploring the introduction of DAB+ services following a conference in Sarajevo in order to exchange experiences and discuss the challenges for the future. While DAB+ in Slovenia is the only former Yugoslav republic already in regular operation, Croatia have been testing for the last year. The other Balkan states have expressed interest.

(Communcations Regulatory Agency BH) Read more

Former Yugoslav republics to discuss the introduction of DAB+

23.10.2018 - North Macedonia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Croatia - Serbia - Montenegro - Slovenia

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Connected Car Awards for Opel Insignia and Opel Vivaro Life

17.01.2018 - Croatia

he latest generation IntelliLink system, with voice command and an eight-inch color touch screen, is compatible with Apple's CarPlay and Android Auto features, bringing the world of smartphones to the car. In addition, DAB+ significantly increases the number of available radio stations that can be heard with quality reception.

(Auto Blog) Read more

Digital radio in Croatia does not mean extinguishing technology

20.12.2017 - Croatia

OiV on November 20 this year launched test broadcasting in digital broadcasting aimed at popularizing a new digital radio platform based on DAB+ technology that is already widely used in other countries.

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Factum Radioscape and OIV bring DAB+ to Croatia

29.11.2017 - Factum Radioscape WorldDAB Member - Croatia

Factum Radioscape are proud to have partnered broadcaster, OiV, in launching 16 new DAB+ services in Zagreb and 8 other Croatian counties.

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Croatia gets new DAB+ Mux network

22.11.2017 - Croatia

A test of a new DAB multiplex transmitter network started on Nov. 20 in Croatia. At least four transmitters are operating in Sljeme, Ivanščica, Mirkovica and Učka.

(Radio magazine) Read more