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Ownership of a DAB digital radio increased to 55.7% of the population, with 30 million adults now claiming to own a DAB radio, an increase of 14% year on year.

According to Rajar Q1 2016 data released today, digital radio listening has sustained its long term growth to reach a new high of 44.1%. Digital listening in car grew by 32.5% to 21.2% of all listening (from 16% in Q1 2015), boosted by growth in new cars being fitted with digital radio as standard to over 80% in Q1 2016.

The car comes complete with touchscreen, sat-nav, DAB radio and Bluetooth.

For the first time, digital listening in home increased to over 50%, with 51.5% of all radio listening in home being to a digital platform, ahead of listening on AM/FM (48.5%).

Overall, 30 million people (57%) tune in to radio via a digitally enabled receiver - DAB, television or online - with the share of all radio listening via a digital platform standing at 44.1%, up from 39.6% for the corresponding period last year. The digital share is comprised of DAB share at 30.9%, digital TV at 5.4% and listening online or via an app at 7.8%.

For the first time, digital listening in the home has moved past the halfway mark. 51.5% of all radio listening in UK households now occurs on a digital platform, ahead of listening on AM/FM (48.5%).

The share of all radio listening by digital platform now up to 44.1%. The Rajar results show that 57% of the UK population now tunes in to digital radio every week, and 30 million adults claim to own a DAB radio, up 14% year on year.

The reception quality is very good, whether we used the enclosed rod or wire antenna. Radio via DAB + was of excellent quality and uninterrupted.

The Sprint's position at the top of the range is reflected by standard kit that includes dual-zone climate control, satellite navigation, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, digital radio, a reversing camera and front and rear parking sensors.

The Flanders region in Belgium is looking to do away with FM radio within the next five years, according to a report from De Standaard. Flemish Media Minister Sven Gatz has unveiled a plan that will see the region switch to DAB+ digital radio, which he anticipates will provide more room in the spectrum for additional channels.