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Slovenia

Last update: 09.07.2024 - older versions

DAB+ has been on air since 2016, with the launch of the first R1 national DAB+ network, operated by public broadcaster RTV Slovenia.

Currently on air are:

National multiplex: R1, carrying 16 stations

Regional multiplexes: R2 East, R2 West, carrying 24 stations

Local multiplex: R3 (Ljubljana), carrying 5 stations.

For the national R1 multiplex, portable indoor coverage is 77%, mobile outdoor coverage is 89%, with 90% of highways/motorways covered.

Planning for DAB in tunnels has been completed, with 13 tunnels of more than 500m identified.

On 15 March 2024, the Communications Networks and Services Agency of the Republic of Slovenia has published a public call for tenders for the award of the T-DAB+ national network, for the R4 and R5 multiplexes. Interested bidders may submit their bids until 19 April 2024 at 10.00. The Agency underlines that digital audio broadcasting (DAB) is the future of radio sound broadcasting. In Slovenia, there is a national network R1 and a national network R2, divided into East and West, and a regional network R3. The deployment of the DAB networks R4 and R5 will complement the current infrastructure and provide comprehensive coverage. It will provide listeners with greater convenience, quality and diversity of radio content.

Subsequently, on 5 July 2024, the Communications Networks and Services Agency of the Republic of Slovenia published a Decision on the launch of a public tender procedure for the award of 24 licences for the broadcasting of a digital radio programme throughout the territory of the Republic of Slovenia in the Official Gazette of 5 July 2024. It invites interested applicants to submit their bids by 3 September 2024. The licences are divided into two lots: eight licences will be awarded to bidders for their programmes already on analogue radio frequencies or who have already obtained digital rights for a smaller geographic area (e.g. East R2, West R2, Ljubljana area) of the total area of Slovenia; while sixteen licences will be awarded to bidders for their programmes that have not been eligible to be broadcast on analogue or digital radio.

Last update: 12.03.2024 - older versions

The coverage of the national R1 network is shown below.

For this multiplex, portable indoor coverage is 77.5%, mobile outdoor coverage is 89%, and 91% of highways/motorways are covered.

Last update: 03.03.2021 - older versions

In this country there are

on air.

Please note:

(a) These web pages are updated regularly to reflect current services on air, however they may not be exactly up to date.

(b) The logos shown on these pages are for illustrative purposes only – manufacturers and broadcasters are directed here for information on implementing station logos.

See real time information about DAB+ services on air in Slovenia here.

	Simulcast on AM / FM	Exclusive on digital	Total of services
DAB+ programmes	40	5	45

Last update: 30.09.2014 - older versions

Receivers are available in some stores and as an option in some car brands.

Last update: 19.01.2016 - older versions

The latest DAB trial completed in November 2013. Coverage was available in the capital city of Ljubljana and central Slovenia. The trial broadcasts covered 22.5% of the population.

Last update: 08.06.2023 - older versions

Slovenia's R1 multiplex was filled in August 2019 with the award of licences to Radio Aktual and Radio City to broadcast on the remaining spaces available on the R1 network. Interest was high with 11 applicants - a healthy sign ahead of the public consultation by AKOS on the tender process for a second DAB+ national network, with a public meeting held at AKOS offices on 12 September 2019.

In September 2019, Slovenia's Agency for Communication Networks and Services (Akos) launched a call for tenders for DAB+ frequencies. The contract concerns two multiplexes – R2 (national) and R3 (Ljubljana).

In December 2019 AKOS issued licenses for national mux R2 and local mux R3 (covering the capital city Ljubljana) to the public broadcaster RTV Slovenia.

New DAB+ licences issued to five Slovenian radio stations

19.07.2018 - Slovenia

The Slovenian Agency for Communication Networks and Services (Akos) has granted new licences for five radio stations to begin broadcasting on DAB+, bringing the total to 18 stations now able to broadcast on DAB+ in Slovenia. Further requirements including transmissions beginning three months following the awarding, and that the stations comply with network operator RTV Slovenija on details surrounding transmission.

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Digital radio updates From Slovenia, Ireland, UK and France

29.05.2018 - Arqiva WorldDAB Member - Slovenia - Ireland - United Kingdom - France

The National Broadcasting Council of Slovenia (SRDF) has decided to switch to DAB+ in Ljubljana, with most FM broadcasting to cease from February 2022. In Cork, Ireland, a new small-scale digital radio multiplex is about to begin a 12-month trial period with a capacity to receive 20 programmes. In the UK, Sound Digital's commercial DAB multiplex coverage area will reach an additional four million people following a new agreement with Arqiva. In Lille, DAB+ broadcasts will begin on 19 June.

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Slovenia suggests switchover date

23.05.2018 - Slovenia

Slovenia’s Broadcasting Council is targeting 2 February 2022 as the date for the country’s digital radio switchover. The Council proposes the 2022 date, which it said coincides with the timing of other proposed transitions within the framework of the updated legislation.

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Slovenia to switch to DAB+ by February 2022

23.05.2018 - Slovenia

The National Broadcasting Council of Slovenia (SRDF) has decided to switch from VHF to DAB + in Ljubljana, with the most important radio stations to stop their FM broadcasting on 22 February 2022 and distribute their programs exclusively via DAB+.

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Slovenia wants to switch off FM in 2022

15.05.2018 - Slovenia

Slovenia has drawn up a blueprint to disconnect FM by 22 February 2022. After several years of testing, 12 national radio stations have been received in Slovenia since September 2016 via DAB+. About 70% of the country is covered by seven channels, including major cities and major motorways.

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Slovenia plans to switch to digital radio for 2022

14.05.2018 - Slovenia

The most important Slovenian radio stations are scheduled to switch to DAB+ on 22 February 2022. Slovenia currently has 12 DAB+ services, covering over 70% of the population.

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Slovenia proposes digital radio switchover date

10.05.2018 -

- Slovenia

Slovenia’s Broadcasting Council has set out a potential path to DSO, adopting a decision for the main Slovenian radio stations to switch to digital on 22.02.2022. DAB+ development in central and eastern Europe will be one of the topics at MBT 2018, which takes place this year in Vodice, Croatia from May 23-25.

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Factum Radioscape secure order for DAB+ monitoring in Slovenia

25.01.2018 - Factum Radioscape - Slovenia

Factum Radioscape are delighted to be working with AKOS, the Agency for Communication Networks and Services of the Republic of Slovenia, by providing them with our market leading monitoring device for DAB+, the OBSERVA Field Monitor.

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New tender for units on DAB multiplex in Slovenia

16.05.2017 - Slovenia

AKOS has recently published a tender for open capacity units on the existing DAB Multiplex R1 in Slovenia. Interested parties are invited to submit their proposals before 25 May 2017.

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Digital radio now on air in Slovenia

26.09.2016 - Slovenia

RTV Slovenija will operate the first digital multiplex, called R1, and will broadcast from seven transmitters around the country: Nanos, Crimea, Krvavec, Plešivcu, Pohorje, Tinjanu and Trdinov top. The network will initially reach 73 percent of Slovenian households and cover 89 percent of motorways and expressways.

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