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The future of radio discussed in the French Senate
13.05.2015 - France France
Said Patrice Gélinet, CSA, "There is no question of denying the success of the internet. But that is only one of several ways of listening to radio. If the listener is not listening via DAB+, it's because it exists only in Paris, Marseille and Nice... The cost of broadcasting via DAB+ is much lower than via FM or AM. €10,000 per year per zone. DAB+ is progressing, slowly perhaps, but it is progressing. Norway has even decided to switch off FM in favour of DAB in 2017".

(La Lettre Pro) Read more

Two new DAB+ stations in Saxony-Anhalt approved
13.05.2015 - Germany Germany
1A German Hits adn 89.0 RTL In The Mix, two new commercial radio stations for the Saxony-Anhalt region have been licensed on DAB+ and will broadcast from July this year. Both stations previously trialled on the internet.
Broadcasters are pushing to revive the regional digital radio rollout
13.05.2015 - Australia Australia
Talk of using internet streaming as an alternative to traditional broadcasting isn't practical when it comes to radio stations, Steve Ahern says. "There are 3 million people in Melbourne, for example, and a radio station like Fox FM has a peak audience of around 800,000 listeners in the morning. If those 800,000 people tried to listen to Fox simultaneously on their home or mobile broadband connections, it would choke the internet for the whole of Melbourne. Radio transmissions are much more efficient and cost effective when you're trying to reach so many people at once, especially when you look to regional areas where bandwidth can still be scarce."

(Sydney Morning Herald) Read more

Super easy digital radio. Can be used by everyone!
12.05.2015 - Norway Norway
Some believe that digital radio (DAB + / Internet radio) is difficult to use. Some say, "Yes, it's complicated stuff, that." The fact is that digital is even easier to use than FM. You just have to not be afraid of new technology.

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The Alliance for Digital Radio welcomes the CSA's announcement to launch public consultation on further rollout of DAB+
12.05.2015 - France France
The further rollout of DAB+ will enable a successful digital migration for radio, maintaining radio's core features as well as adding some new: free to air, unlimited listening, diverse programme content, support for multimedia features and CD quality sound. 5 new partners have joined the Alliance - Médiamobile, Rohde & Schwarz, Itas-Tim / One Cast, and RadioCoop.

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Norkring to launch DAB+ in Brussels 20 May
11.05.2015 - Belgium Belgium
... Radio FG, Radiostad, Familie Radio and ClubFM will be available from two transmitters, with Norkring planning a total 20 transmitters to cover all of Flanders and Brussels. The public broadcasters RTBF and VRT already have 16 DAB channels available.

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Norkring to launch DAB+ at WorldDMB European Automotive Event
08.05.2015 - WorldDAB News - Telenor Norge AS WorldDAB Member - Belgium Belgium
Leading provider of broadcasting services in the Nordic region will be launching DAB+ in and around Brussels at the WorldDMB European Automotive Event in Brussels on 20th May. Minister of Media Sven Gatz will officially preside over the launch.

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New 2015 SEAT Ibiza unveiled
07.05.2015 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Inside, the biggest change is the introduction of a new infotainment system. It now features MirrorLink technology, which mirrors certain smartphone apps on the car's screen, as well as DAB digital radio and voice control.

(CarBuyer) Read more

Scansonic DA310 with DAB+
07.05.2015 - Poland Poland
Scansonic DA310 allows you to enjoy high-quality sound as standard with DAB+. It comes in two colours and looks great in any room.

(TELIX.PL) Read more

New portable DAB+ radios from Phillips and Tchibo
07.05.2015 - Germany Germany
The Philips AE8000 is a portable DAB+ and internet radio with an elegant wood design, while the Tchibo SoundStation with DAB+ and Bluetooth comes with built in 5 watt speakers and is available in various colours.

(teltarif.de) Read more