Hungary - Current situation - History
11.09.2020
In September 2020, it was announced that all DAB+ broadcasts in Hungary would be ceased, after a period of 12 years since the launch of the first broadcasts.
Hungary's National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH) has nonetheless stated that they will be reviewing the situation and may potentially reconsider DAB+ radio in the future.
26.06.2018
Hungary has chosen DAB+ for its digital radio standard, and there is currently a test multiplex on air broadcasting seven radio programs to the Budapest area. The multiplex is operated by Antenna Hungaria, which also runs DVB-T multiplexes, national TV and radio stations in Hungary. For further details, see the Details of trials section.
From January 3, 2011, there are 7 available radio programs within the frames of the experimental DAB+ broadcastin in Hungary: Kossuth, Petőfi, Bartók Rádió and Magyar Katolikus Rádió, Klubrádió, Lánchíd Rádió, Inforádió.
DAB+ digital radio penetration has been nearly 30% since December 2008 from three sites in Budapest. The more up-to-date DAB+ compacting procedure will enable broadcasting up to 16-18 channels to listeners.
18.08.2015
Hungary has chosen DAB+ for its digital radio standard, and there is currently a test multiplex on air broadcasting seven radio programs to the Budapest area. The multiplex is operated by Antenna Hungaria, which also runs DVB-T multiplexes, national TV and radio stations in Hungary. For further details, see the Details of trials section.
From January 3, 2011, there are 7 available radio programs within the frames of the experimental DAB+ broadcastin in Hungary: Kossuth, Petőfi, Bartók Rádió and Magyar Katolikus Rádió, Klubrádió, Lánchíd Rádió, Inforádió.
DAB+ digital radio penetration has been nearly 30% since December 2008 from three sites in Budapest. The more up-to-date DAB+ compacting procedure will enable broadcasting up to 16-18 channels to listeners.
The sale of DAB+ enabled radio sets was also started in Hungary simultaneously with the broadcasting and they are available at retailers. Antenna Hungária expects that the number of the different types of products suitable for receiving DAB+ broadcasting will increase in the near future.