Last update: 02.12.2024
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A trial regional DAB+ multiplex went on air 24 October 2018, covering Belgrade and the surrounding area. More than 2 million people are covered by the trial DAB+ multiplex.
In 2020, ETV put five new DAB+ transmitters into operation, bringing the total number of transmitters to six, and reaching population coverage of 77.9%.
In December 2024, the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications announed that "in the coming period, the plan is to continue the digitisation of radio through the DAB+ platform, including the modernisation of broadcast equipment and an increase in the number of radio stations, which would fully cover around 90% of the population of the Republic of Serbia with a digital signal, as well as all highways and highways in the country."
It is expected that this third phase will add four further sites: Crni Vrh Jagodina, Besna Kobila, Kopaonik, and Crni Vrh Pirot. The ten transmitters will bring coverage to over 90% of the population.
The Ministry also opened a consultation on "a Proposed Rulebook on the Introduction of Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting of Radio Media Services and Access to the Multiplex."
Currently, there is one national mux with 16 stations: five commercial stations with national licenses, four commercial stations with regional licenses and seven stations from RTS Radio Belgrade. Four of these are specialist and only available on digital. There are plans to increase the total number of services to 18.
Former Yugoslav republics to discuss the introduction of DAB+
Representatives of regulatory authorities from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro are exploring the introduction of DAB+ services following a conference in Sarajevo in order to exchange experiences and discuss the challenges for the future. While DAB + in Slovenia is the only former Yugoslav republic already in regular operation, Croatia have been testing for the last year. The other Balkan states have expressed interest.
Last update: 12.06.2023
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Serbia to increase DAB+ coverage to 90%
01.12.2024
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Serbia 
The Ministry of Information and Telecommunications highlights another achievement this year: the public company "Broadcasting Techniques and Connections" significantly improved its operations by modernising the network for broadcasting radio and television signals. In the coming period, the plan is to continue the digitisation of radio through the DAB+ platform, including the modernisation of broadcast equipment and an increase in the number of radio stations, which would fully cover around 90% of the population of the Republic of Serbia with a digital signal, as well as all highways and highways in the country. The Ministry has also opened a consultation on "a Proposed Rulebook on the Introduction of Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting of Radio Media Services and Access to the Multiplex."
(Ministry of Information and Telecommunications Serbia) Read more
Frequency agreement signed for the expansion of DAB+ digital radio in eastern Europe
30.06.2023
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Austria 
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Hungary 
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Slovenia 
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Bosnia and Herzegovina 
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Croatia 
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Serbia
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Romania 
On 12 and 13 June, the final meeting of a working group of media regulatory and frequency planning institutions from seven countries in eastern Europe took place at the Hungarian media regulatory authority NMHH in Budapest with the ceremonial signing of an agreement on the use of DAB+ frequencies in the joint frequency planning area. Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Romania participated in the working group. The working agreement now concluded enables the administrations to tender for new or additional DAB+ multiplex coverage by agreeing on technical reference parameters for future DAB+ transmitter stations.
(RTR) Read more
Radio Belgrade adds new stations on DAB+
21.04.2023
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Serbia
On the 13th anniversary of the opening of the newly built Aval tower, four more stations from Radio Belgrade were added to the DAB+ network.
"Listeners to Radio Belgrade and the whole of Serbia will get the new offer on the DAB+ network, they will get the opportunity to enjoy with our four thematic channels, in addition to the existing Radio Belgrade 1, 2, 3 and 202, the musical wealth of the digital archive of Radio Belgrade. What has been carefully archived and selected for 99 years, is offered this time in digital form for the enjoyment of all our citizens", said Director of Technology and Production of Radio Belgrade Zorana Bojičić.
(Radio Televizija Srbije) Read more
Serbia to extend DAB+ trial in 2020
14.01.2020
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Serbia
Serbian TV & radio network provider and DAB+ multiplex operator, ETV, has confirmed its plans to expand the ongoing trial DAB+ network in Serbia. ETV plans to extend coverage to all highways, with the deployment of an additional three transmitting sites in 2020.
(WorldDAB) Read more
Serbia gets going with DAB+
01.03.2019
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Serbia
The new digital radio wave is working its way across Europe, with Serbia - a country whose radio listening habits are on par with the rest of Europe - looking to set the example for the implementation of DAB+ in the Balkans.This article takes a closer look at the current state of DAB+ in Serbia and the developments we can expect to see in Eastern Europe in the near future.
(WorldDAB) Read more
DAB+ launches in Serbia
23.11.2018
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Serbia
Serbia has become the latest country to launch DAB+ following a launch ceremony attended by country officials and broadcasters at the Avala emission station. The digital radio network in Serbia will be expanded over the next year as Serbia continues its journey to the digitisation of radio.
(RTS) Read more
Former Yugoslav republics to discuss the introduction of DAB+
23.10.2018
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Croatia
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Serbia
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North Macedonia 
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Montenegro 
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Slovenia
Representatives of regulatory authorities from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro are exploring the introduction of DAB+ services following a conference in Sarajevo in order to exchange experiences and discuss the challenges for the future. While DAB+ in Slovenia is the only former Yugoslav republic already in regular operation, Croatia have been testing for the last year. The other Balkan states have expressed interest.
(Communcations Regulatory Agency BH) Read more
Former Yugoslav republics to discuss the introduction of DAB+
23.10.2018
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North Macedonia
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Croatia
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Serbia
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Montenegro
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Slovenia
Representatives of regulatory authorities from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro are exploring the introduction of DAB+ services following a conference in Sarajevo in order to exchange experiences and discuss the challenges for the future. While DAB+ in Slovenia is the only former Yugoslav republic already in regular operation, Croatia have been testing for the last year. The other Balkan states have expressed interest.
(Satellifax) Read more
DAB discussed at digital radio seminar in the Balkans
16.06.2017
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Serbia
The EBU in collaboration with Radio Serbia and WorldDAB hosted a DAB seminar on digital radio on 8 June in Belgrade.
The event, brought together representatives of Serbia - Government of the media sector, regulators and broadcasters. Also attended by EBU members from Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Hungary, FYROM, Slovenia, Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina, demonstrating the interest throughout the region to advance the implementation of DAB.
(webmag.gr) Read more
Digital Broadcasting Seminar on the progress of DAB in the Balkans
12.06.2017
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Serbia
The event, held at the Radio House, brought together representatives of Serbia - Government of the media sector, regulators and broadcasters. The event was also attended by EBU members from Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Hungary, FYROM, Slovenia, Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina, demonstrating the interest throughout the region to advance the implementation of DAB.
(digitalrvinfo.gr) Read more
