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2020 is set to be another milestone year for digital radio in the United Kingdom, with digital listening expected to increase to over 60% of all radio listening. Ford Ennals, Digital Radio UK CEO, discusses how the government is working to support the development of the radio sector and the long-term transition to a digital future for radio in the UK.

This article outlines the different options available to car owners looking to retrofit DAB+ into their existing cars. Starting from December 21 2020, all new cars sold in Germany will include digital capabilities.

In light of the EU's new regulation mandating digital radio in new cars across Europe, DAB+ is set to take centre stage at the European Motor Show taking place in Brussels, Belgium, between 10-19 January 2020.

The regional government in Navarra, Spain, has advertised capacity for six DAB services on a future ensemble for the region, designated FU-Nav. Simultaneously, the government has advertised a total of 72 DAB licences across 12 ensembles, each of which will have local coverage.

dB Digital is calling for broadcasters looking to expand their brands through DAB+ to register their interest for a place on Ireland’s first commercial DAB+ multiplex. Interested parties should submit their applications no later than Friday 14th February 2020.

According to experts from various areas of the industry, DAB/DAB+ will continue to grow in reach, usage and popularity this year. 2020 will also be a watershed year for in-car DAB, thanks to the EU’s decision to mandate digital radio in cars across Europe.

Seven applications for DAB+ licences have been submitted to the call for tenders launched by the state of Thuringia, central Germany, in November 2019. The licences are expected to be allocated by the state's media regulator in the first half of 2020.

Seven applications for DAB+ licences have been submitted to the call for tenders launched by the state of Thuringia, central Germany, in November 2019. The licences are expected to be allocated by the state's media regulator in the first half of 2020.

Wireless has soft-launched Virgin Radio Groove using DAB+ in London and DAB in Scotland. The original Virgin Radio Groove operated from 2000 to 2008 under previous owners. The launch follows that of Virgin Radio Anthems and Virgin Radio Chilled, which started life in December 2018.

WorldDAB member Xperi will participate at CES 2020, presenting the company’s latest audio, imaging, and semiconductor solutions across its leading brands. CES 2020 takes place from January 7 to 10, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada.