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Ten new DAB+ transmitters have been deployed in the Czech Republic as part of the second launch phase at the end of December, with population coverage now standing at 61 percent.

As DAB+ continues to grow in France, French independent radio union SIRTI has published a practical guide on DAB+ aimed at the general public. The guide includes practical information on the nature of DAB+ as well as specific details on its rollout in France over the next few years.

Already available on DAB+ in 11 countries, Radio Maria has distributed thousands of its own receivers to listeners across Europe in an effort to promote DAB+ radio.

Broadcasting on the FM band in and around Lyon for over 10 years, Capsao radio is looking to take advantage of the rollout of DAB+ and expand further across France. Already available on DAB+ in Paris, Lille, Lens and now Strasbourg and Lyon, the station is expected to be available in a number of additional cities as the rollout of DAB+ continues to expand in France.

2018 marked the first year in which the majority of radio listening was digital, while for 2019 we can expect the growth of digital stations, the rise of digital listening, the digitisation of the car and the launch of hundreds of new local stations on small-scale DAB.

The network operator towerCast and Paneda have signed an agreement for DAB head end systems, which will see Paneda provide DAB multiplexer systems to towerCast over the next years. Additionally, towerCast has ordered 2 complete systems for upcoming multiplexers in the Lyon area.

The Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel has published in its official journal the list of 40 radio stations that have applied for licences on the national DAB+ multiplex in France. The next step will be the selection process, taking place over the coming weeks.

The Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel has announced that over 20% of the French population is now covered with DAB+, meaning manufacturers will be required to equip all radio receivers with a DAB+ chip in the next 18 months.

37 new transmitters were put into operation for the DCH 02 and DCH 03 ensembles as part of the 2018 expansion phase, with the former being largely completed, and the latter set to be completed in 2019.

The digitisation of radio has made great progress over the last year, both on a national and international level. 98% of the German population is covered by DAB+ and over 250 radio stations are available across the country, with the EU also supporting the rollout of DAB+ through the adoption of the EECC directive.