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A 5% year-on-year increase was recorded in the share of radio listening to digital radio in Northern Ireland, reaching 35% of all listening hours by the start of 2018.

The total number of receivers in use in Italy rose to 3.7 million, an increase compared to the previous survey of 13%, an increase in the knowledge of this technology known to over 10 million Italian adults (+14). The research was commissioned by DAB Italy to GfK Italy.

According to data from industry analysts CAP and The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, more cars than ever are being sold in the UK with DAB as standard equipment, growing to 92.4% of new cars sold in the last three months. 2.2 million new cars with DAB have been sold in the last 12 months.

Use of DAB+ devices in Italy rose to 3.7 million in the last year according to new research, representing an increase of 13% since the previous survey. The research was conducted by GfK Italia, and commissioned by DAB Italy.

MZD Connect is workman like indeed, and it is the kind of workman you want on all of your jobs. The things this system does, it does extremely well and with limited showy fuss. FM, AM, DAB+ radio are welcome options, and the BOSE audio system is admirable at taking those digital ones and zeros and turning them into steering-wheel thumping beats for the aurally inclined.

Roadpad enables drivers to enjoy their music library without taking their eyes off the road, as the system provides access to the Deezer streaming platform. They can also listen to their favourite radio programmes in DAB+, benefiting from optimal sound quality.

One of the special highlights is the SONATA 1, a combination of a high-quality soundbar and a multimedia reception unit. As an Ultra HD receiver, the SONATA 1 shines with a triple TWIN tuner for satellite, cable and DVB-T2 HD. In addition to television programs, it receives DAB + digital radio and also allows extensive Internet as well as streaming and recording functions."We are committed to delivering the right digital radio for everyone," said Robert Lüneberger, Head of Project Sales and TechniSat Academy.

Broadcast operator Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR) have installed a new DAB+ transmitter in the Züssow region in northern Germany, supplying NDR programmes across the region.

With Digital Audio Broadcasting, both DAB and the extended DAB+ standard, there are many high-quality radio stations available. The advantages include the convenient selection of the desired station from a clear list and the display of useful information such as station name and music genre.

JBL comes with a three-in-one portable speaker in the shape of the Tuner, which combines DAB + radio, FM radio and Bluetooth.