Serbia

Last update: 02.12.2024 - older versions

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.