Last update: 21.05.2024
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On 5 April 2023, a trial DAB+ service was launched in Dakar.
On 8 May 2024, the Autorité de Régulation des Télécoms et Postes (ARTP) launched the pilot phase of DAB+ digital terrestrial radio. Faced with the scarcity or even shortage of frequencies in the FM band, particularly in certain parts of the country, the Authority has initiated a DAB+ standard "Radio Numérique Terrestre" (RNT) pilot project to explore alternatives to FM broadcasting and thus better meet the frequency demands of radio broadcasters.
Watch the launch event.
The experimental station is located in the centre of Dakar at a height of 80m above ground. The transmission range extends to more than 73km as the crow flies, providing full coverage of the Dakar region and partial coverage of the Thiès region, particularly in the Nianing, Thièneba and Kayar triangle.
There are 2+1 transmitters of 600W each, broadcasting on channels 10A and 10C.
The total population covered by the pilot station represents approximately 28%, or more than 5 million of the national population.
Two multiplexes were deployed, each broadcasting 16 DAB+ channels, giving a total of 32 services and 1536 CU.
Logos of the stations broadcast are shown below.
Last update: 21.05.2024
The experimental station is located in the centre of Dakar at a height of 80 m above ground. The radio range extends to more than 73 km as the crow flies, providing full coverage of the Dakar region and partial coverage of the Thiès region, particularly in the Nianing, Thièneba and Kayar triangle.
There are 2+1 transmitters of 600W each, broadcasting on channels 10A and 10C.
In this country there are
- National multiplexes: 2 Trial
on air.
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10.05.2024
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Senegal 
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Renaissance of the broadcasting industry in Senegal: ARTP launches DAB+
10.05.2024
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Senegal
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Launch of the DAB+ pilot project in Senegal
09.05.2024
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Senegal
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Video: Senegal, the first country in French-speaking Africa to launch DAB+
09.05.2024
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Senegal
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Senegal launches digital terrestrial radio with DAB+
09.05.2024
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Senegal
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ARTP: Launch of the DAB+ digital terrestrial radio pilot project
09.05.2024
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Senegal
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VIDEO: Presentation of ARTP's RNT pilot project
09.05.2024
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Senegal
On 8 May 2024, the Autorité de Régulation des Télécoms et Postes (ARTP) launched the pilot phase of digital terrestrial radio (DAB+). The aim is to explore alternatives to FM broadcasting and to better meet the demand for frequencies in Senegal.
(APS (Agence de Presse Sénégalaise)) Read more
Workshop to present DAB+ pilot project in Senegal
07.05.2024
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Senegal
As part of the development of broadcasting services in Senegal and following the adoption of DAB/DAB+ standards by the international community, the ARTP is organising a workshop on Wednesday 8 May 2024, starting at 9am at the Terrou-bi Hotel in Dakar, to present the Digital Radio pilot project carried out in the country. Faced with the scarcity or even shortage of frequencies in the FM band, particularly in certain parts of the country, the Authority has initiated a DAB+ standard "Radio Numérique Terrestre" (RNT) pilot project to explore alternatives to FM broadcasting and thus better meet the frequency demands of radio broadcasters. The workshop will provide an opportunity to present the details of the RNT pilot project, as well as the challenges and prospects for the service in the country. The workshop will include a video message from WorldDAB Project Director, Bernie O'Neill.
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