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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
02.06.2016 - AustraliaThis model come loaded with standard Comand Online infotainment with DAB+ digital radio, Nappa leather steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls, open pore black ash wood trim, Agility Select five-mode driving programs, and 18-inch alloy wheels.
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WorldDAB General Assembly registration open
02.06.2016 - - United KingdomThe WorldDAB General Assembly is set to take place in Vienna 9 - 10 November and people are now able to save their spot as the registration is now open.
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RU issues licences for T-DAB for Towercom, Avis
02.06.2016 - SlovakiaSlovak regulator RU has announced that terrestrial digital radio broadcasting will extend its coverage. Radio listeners who have a receiver that supports T-DAB or T-DAB+ can hear digital radio broadcasting in Bratislava, Banska Bystrica, Kosice, Levice and Nitra and their environs, as coverage there is gradually phased in
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Global campaign to promote digital radio in smartphones #BroadcastAsia2016
02.06.2016 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - AustraliaAustralia has implemented a $5 million campaign to promote the new digital radio LG smartphone, according to Joan Warner at BroadcastAsia2016. Warner presented details of the Australian radio industry’s campaign as an example of how much can be achieved for radio if all players in the industry work together to influences audiences and regulators.
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Substantial increase in new cars with DAB+ radio in 2015
01.06.2016 - NetherlandsThe number of new cars in the Netherlands that come with a DAB+ radio has risen sharply in 2015. Over 16% of new cars that appeared on the road were equipped with a receiver for digital radio. This is an increase from just 6% in 2014.
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LG Stylus 2 phone with DAB
01.06.2016 - LG Electronics WorldDAB Member - NorwayThe LG Stylus 2 is the first phone with built-in DAB+ receiver. DAB+ provides an obvious advantage over streaming radio via the internet as that you do not use mobile data.
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Expansion of DAB
01.06.2016 - FranceWorldDAB has started an Automotive working group to focus on the growth of DAB in cars.
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Switzerland: invitation to tender for national DAB+ marketing campaign
01.06.2016 - OFCOM Switzerland WorldDAB Member - SwitzerlandThe aims of the campaign are to raise awareness, encourage listening and increase the number of radio stations broadcast via DAB+ in households and in vehicles. The award decision is expected in November 2016 and the campaign will begin no later than early 2017.
(Swiss Confederation) Read more
Volvo V90 D5 AWD review
01.06.2016 - United KingdomIt comes very well equipped, with LED headlights, heated, leather seats, sat-nav, Bluetooth, a DAB radio and a powered tailgate
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Digital Radio Austria lauds success of first year of DAB+
31.05.2016 - AustriaThe first pilot year of DAB+ in Greater Vienna has been very successful. Looking to the second year of DAB+ service, 16 stations will be heard via the mux, subject to regulatory approval.
(Radio Magazine) Read more