Latvia - Current situation - History
22.07.2016
There are ongoing consultations within the radio industry in Latvia about possible future deployment of DAB+. Currently broadcasters in Latvia are awaiting final approval from The National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) before they can start regular DAB+ transmissions in Riga.
Sporadic DAB+ test broadcasts are on air on channel 13B as broadcasters are testing equipment.
The Ministry of Transportation sent enquiry letters to all communications companies asking about DAB digital radio implementation in Latvia. Replies were due on 29 February, 2016.
Latvia Radio is awaiting funding for DAB+ tests from Parliament. The DAB+ tests are on NEPLP's agenda.
The state transmitting company LVRTC plan starts technical DAB+ tests in November 2016.
18.02.2016
There are ongoing consultations within the radio industry in Latvia about possible future deployment of DAB+. Currently broadcasters in Latvia are awaiting final approval from The National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) before they can start regular DAB+ transmissions in Riga.
24.06.2015
There is one trial local multiplex on air in which covers the capitaly city, Riga. There are two DAB+ services on air, one is a simulcast and one is exclusive to DAB+. Currently broadcasters in Latvia are awaiting final approval from The National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) before they can start regular DAB+ transmissions in Riga.