Media Council implements Audio Strategy 2025, heading for DAB+

12.07.2024 - Bayerische Landeszentrale fur neue Medien (BLM) WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany

A pioneering step into the future of radio: At its meeting today, the Media Council of the Bavarian Regulatory Authority for New Media (BLM) extended 48 FM capacities of local, regional and state-wide providers initially until 30 June 2030. All extensions are based on the phased approach set out in the Audio Strategy 2025 for the planned switchover from FM to DAB+. BLM President Dr Thorsten Schmiege: "With these unique, flexible FM extensions for Bavaria, the regional authority is actively shaping the necessary transformation to digital and staying on course for DAB+. At the same time, we are creating reliable framework conditions for a professional, diverse and supportive radio industry. Because one thing is clear: the future of radio is digital."

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