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Last update: 22.09.2023 - older versions

DAB+ adoption in Indonesia was confirmed in August 2023, with the publication of the "Regulation of the Minister of Communication and Informatics No. 5 of 2023 on Master Plan and Operational Technical Provisions for the Use of Radio Frequency Spectrum for the Purpose of Radio Broadcasting Services Through Terrestrial Media". The document sets out that "VHF Band III in the 202-230 MHz radio frequency range uses digital technology standards based on Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+)," and this will be used for the public broadcaster Radio Republik Indonesia.

In April 2016 public broadcaster Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) launched trial DAB+ digital radio services in Jakarta.

A decree issued by Ministry of Communication and Informatics Republic of Indonesia (MCIT) states that Indonesia will use DAB+ as its official digital platform on Band III.

Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI), the public service broadcaster, has been operating a DAB+ trial since August 2013, powered by a 2.5 KW transmitter and antenna located at the top of the RRI headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, using channel 12D VHF on Band III. The first stage of the DAB+ trial will cover the Jakarta area and in the future RRI plans to develop coverage and the number of programmes covered by the trial.

RRI and MCIT will launch DAB+ services from two RRI radio stations, one in Entikong, a small city of Kalimantan / Borneo, and the other in Batam City, an island close to border of Singapore. These services are in line with Presidential policy to serve Indonesian citizens in border areas and remote areas. The content will be local, regional and national programmes.

Last update: 05.03.2021 - older versions

In this country there is

Local multiplex: 1 Regular

on air.

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There are 8 DAB+ programmes on air, 5 are simulcasts of FM programmes and three are programmes available exclusively via DAB+ digital radio. All the programmes are aired 19 hours per day.

	Simulcast on AM / FM	Exclusive on digital	Total of services
DAB+ programmes	5	3	8

Last update: 24.05.2016 - older versions

The availability of affordably priced digital radio receivers is a key factor in the successful rollout of DAB+ digital radio in Indonesia and the Indonesian radio industry is working with receiver manufacturers. Now at least one digital radio manufacturer in Indonesia (Panasonic Indonesia) has produced a digital DAB/DAB+ receiver for the Indonesian market. At present this company is waiting for a licence to sell the receiver in Indonesia.

Last update: 06.07.2015

There are 8 DAB+ programmes on air, 5 are simulcasts of FM programmes and three are programmes available exclusively via DAB+ digital radio. All the programmes are aired 19 hours per day.

Last update: 06.07.2015 - older versions

The Government is assessing new regulation and channel planning for the implementation of DAB+. The Government has plans to use the spectrum frequency Channel 5 of Band III in the Jakarta area. The spectrum frequency for other cities is being prepared by the Government.

Indonesian Minister of Communication and Information encourages LPP RRI to implement digitalisation

09.08.2024 - RRI (Radio Republik Indonesia) WorldDAB Member - Indonesia

Advances in digital technology are shifting the behaviour of audiences in listening to radio broadcasts. Responding to the dynamics of disruption due to technology, Minister of Communication and Information Budi Arie Setiadi encouraged Public Broadcasting Institution (LPP) Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) to implement digitalisation. "Disruption to the broadcasting industry presents a challenge for radio people to maintain their existence. This gives urgency to the radio broadcasting industry to adapt to technological developments," he said in a Public Discussion on "Challenges and Opportunities of Radio Broadcasting Digitalisation" organised by LPP RRI in Central Jakarta, on 1 August. He notes a key step was optimising the development of the digital radio ecosystem through the utilisation of LPP RRI's infrastructure. This includes the adoption of the DAB+ technology standard.

(Kominfo) Read more

DAB+ is gaining ground in Ghana, Indonesia and Bahrain

10.11.2023 - Ghana - Indonesia - Bahrain

DAB+ may be best known for its widespread adoption in Europe, but this digital radio standard is also taking hold in other parts of the world. The progress of DAB+ implementations in Ghana, Indonesia and Bahrain as covered at the WorldDAB Summit 2023 this week. The session “Global growth of DAB+ led by emerging territories” was part of the one-day in-person/online event, hosted at the Design Offices München Atlas in Munich, Germany. DAB+ in Ghana was described by Christiana L. Attrams, assistant manager of the National Communications Authority’s Engineering Division. The NCA is conducting DAB+ trial broadcasts in the cities of Accra (11 FM stations being simulcast) and Kamasi (seven FM stations being simulcast), using VHF Band III.

(Radio World) Read more

LPP RRI prepares for terrestrial digital broadcast transformation

09.11.2023 - RRI (Radio Republik Indonesia) WorldDAB Member - Indonesia

The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Radio Republik Indonesia (LPP RRI) is preparing terrestrial digital broadcasts in Indonesia. This is RRI's way of adapting to current technological developments. "We want to immediately adopt digital technology in radio broadcasting, following the steps taken by other countries. Including our neighbours, such as Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand," said LPP RRI President Director Hendrasmo at the World DAB Summit 2023 forum, which took place in Munich, Germany, on 8 November.

(Lembaga Penyiaran Publik Radio Republik Indonesia) Read more

DAB+ confirmed for Indonesia

21.09.2023 - RRI (Radio Republik Indonesia) WorldDAB Member - Indonesia

DAB+ adoption in Indonesia has been confirmed with the publication of the "Regulation of the Minister of Communication and Informatics No. 5 of 2023 on Master Plan and Operational Technical Provisions for the Use of Radio Frequency Spectrum for the Purpose of Radio Broadcasting Services Through Terrestrial Media". The document sets out that "VHF Band III in the 202-230 MHz radio frequency range uses digital technology standards based on Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+)," and this will be used for the public broadcaster Radio Republik Indonesia.

(BIRO HUKUM KOMINFO) Read more

Norway first country to switch off FM radio

14.12.2017 - Indonesia

As scheduled, the country's most northern regions and the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic switched to DAB+ in the late morning, said Digitalradio Norge.

(Jakarta Post) Read more

Radio Digitalisation is progressing rapidly throughout Indonesia

10.03.2017 - RRI (Radio Republik Indonesia) WorldDAB Member - Indonesia

Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) has today 92 has spread across Indonesia which consists of 17,000 islands. Managing radio infrastructure and services to reach more than 250 million people is not an easy task. There are presently 205 radio channels broadcasting an average of 20 hours every day.

(Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union) Read more

Indonesia switches on DAB+

20.04.2016 - Indonesia

Radio Republik Indonesia, the public service broadcaster, has turned on DAB+ in Indonesia. This is a permanent DAB+ service, making Indonesia one of the largest DAB+ markets in the world. DAB+ broadcasts will cover an initial three cities, including the capital Jakarta.

(Media.info) Read more

RRI Starts DAB+ service in Jakarta

19.04.2016 - RRI (Radio Republik Indonesia) WorldDAB Member - Indonesia

With more than 250 million people, the adoption of DAB+ in Indonesia makes it one of the largest DAB+ markets in the world.

(Radio magazine) Read more

Indonesia switches on DAB+ digital radio

14.04.2016 - RRI (Radio Republik Indonesia) WorldDAB Member - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Indonesia

Public broadcaster Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) has launched DAB+ digital radio in Jakarta. Commercial Radio Australia Chief Executive Officer and WorldDAB Asia Pacific Chair, Ms Joan Warner congratulated RRI on the launch.

(Commercial Radio Australia) Read more

Indonesia switches on DAB+

14.04.2016 - Indonesia

Radio Republik Indonesia has launched DAB+ digital radio in Jakarta.With a population of more than 250 million, the switch to DAB+ in Indonesia makes it one of the largest DAB+ markets in the world.

(Radio Today) Read more