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DAB+ digital radio – the most affordable way to broadcast radio
14.10.2019 - WorldDAB News - Arqiva WorldDAB Member - Netherlands Netherlands
This study presented by Arqiva at IBC 2019 delves into the economic parameters of radio transmissions, comparing DAB, FM and IP broadcasts, arguing that DAB+ provides the most affordable means of distribution for radio broadcasts.

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WorldDAB General Assembly 2019
14.10.2019 - Belgium Belgium
The WorldDAB General Assembly will take place at the Brussels Square Convention Centre on 5 and 6 November. Over 200 stakeholders, industry leaders and public and commercial broadcasters are expected to attend the annual event as the radio industry in Europe continues its path to digitisation.

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ASBU hosts DAB+ workshop in Tunisia
10.10.2019 - WorldDAB News - Tunisia Tunisia
The Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) is today hosting a joint workshop with WorldDAB. Held in Tunis, the workshop focuses on the current deployment of DAB+ digital radio in Tunisia and how radio, manufacturers and retailers can benefit from new business opportunities presented by DAB+.

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BBC World Service launches on DAB+ in Italy
10.10.2019 - Italy Italy
National network operator EuroDAB Italia has announced the launch of BBC World Service on its DAB+ network in Italy, where DAB+ population coverage has reached 84%.

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BBC World Service launches on DAB+ in Italy
10.10.2019 - EuroDab Italia WorldDAB Member - Italy Italy
National network operator EuroDAB Italia has announced the launch of BBC World Service on its DAB+ network in Italy, where DAB+ population coverage has reached 84%.

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Italian Minister of Economic Development to make way for radio digitisation
09.10.2019 - Italy Italy
Italy's news Minister of Economic Development Stefano Patuanelli has expressed his commitment to DAB+ and the radio industry's transition to digital radio, highlighting his plan to increase the number of DAB+ frequencies available.

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Telenet will start switching off analogue signal next year
09.10.2019 - Belgium Belgium
Belgian cable operator Telenet said it will start switching off the analogue radio and television signal from mid-2020. The signal for analogue radio via cable will be stopped in phases, from 10 February 2020.

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Digital Radio for Schools project ongoing in Czech Republic
08.10.2019 - Czechia Czechia
The Digital Radio to Schools project organised by RTI continues with another lecture on digital radio broadcasting on Monday 14 October 14 2019 at the Secondary School of Electrical Engineering and the College of Pardubice, Czech Republic.

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DAB+ numbers rising in Berlin and Brandenburg on the rise
08.10.2019 - Germany Germany
According to research conducted by Bitkom, approximately one million people in the German states of Berlin and Brandenburg now own a DAB+ digital radio. However, other regions in the country are leading the way in terms of DAB+ uptake.

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Norwegian station launches in Copenhagen on DAB+
07.10.2019 - Denmark Denmark
Bauer Media is now broadcasting its main Norwegian program Radio Norge in Copenhagen via DAB+. The station is aimed at Norwegians who live and work in the Danish capital.

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