France - Details of Trials - History
06.07.2016
40,000 households in eastern Paris could soon receive DAB as part of a test by Radio France. Radio France is currently awaiting approval from the CSA before beginning the test.
25.08.2015
29.09.2014
After the findings of the Kessler report France was running a number of trials for the DAB family of standards. Trials currently on-air include:
RNT Lyon – A consumer trial is being held in the Lyon area with 15 commercial broadcasters on three multiplexes covering 85% of the regional population. Two multiplexes are operated by VDL and one is operated by TDF. This trial started in April 2011 and has been granted a licence to continue broadcasting and adding new stations and content.
RNT Nantes – A trial is currently being held in the Nantes area of France in co-operation with GRAM, a group of local radio broadcasters. A promotional campaign was launched to promote digital radio to listeners in Nantes and Saint Nazaire.