Netherlands - Services on Air - History

24.06.2015

In total, there are 36 DAB+ simulcast, 14 DAB+ exclusive, 3 DMB simulcast, 1 Data exclusive programmes.There are two regular national DAB+ multiplexes, 4 regular regional multiplexes and one trial local DMB multiplex on air. The NPO national DAB+ multiplex carries ten programmes from public service broadcaster NPO; five are simulcasts of regular FM/AM radio broadcasts and five are exclusive to DAB+ and are broadcast also online. In May 2014 Dutch public broadcaster NPO started transmitting slideshow images (SLS) via DAB+ on the majority of its programming channels. Broadcast Partners operates the national commercial multiplex and carries 18 DAB+ services (9 exclusive to DAB+ and 9 simulcasts of FM stations) as well as TPEG traffic information.

Feature of exclusive services on DAB+ digital radio in the Netherlands

Sky Radio Christmas is on air every year from 1st of October till end of December (3 months in a row). The rest of the year it is Sky radio Hits (non-stop station).

14.04.2015

There are 15 DAB+ simulcast, 14 DAB+ exclusive, 3 DMB simulcast, 1 Data exclusive programmes.There are two regular national DAB+ multiplexes and one trial local DMB multiplex on air. The NPO national DAB+ multiplex carries ten programmes from public service broadcaster NPO; five are simulcasts of regular FM/AM radio broadcasts and five are exclusive to DAB+ and are broadcast also online. In May 2014 Dutch public broadcaster NPO started transmitting slideshow images (SLS) via DAB+ on the majority of its programming channels. Broadcast Partners operates the national commercial multiplex and carries 18 DAB+ services (9 exclusive to DAB+ and 9 simulcasts of FM stations) as well as TPEG traffic information.

Feature of exclusive services on DAB+ digital radio in the Netherlands

Sky Radio Christmas is on air every year from 1st of October till end of December (3 months in a row). The rest of the year it is Sky radio Hits (non-stop station).