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10 things to know about "Digital 2", the second national commercial DAB digital radio multiplex, following the advertisement of the licence and an invitation for applicants to come forward by 30th October 2014.

"This is the opportunity for France to join other European markets in embracing digital radio – to help develop the long term strategic positioning of the medium, both within in its own borders and across the continent." Download the full French press release by WorldDMB President Patrick Hannon.

This weekend, fifty British cars Rolls Royce and Bentley crossed the Champs Elysees to officially launch Radio Crooner which now broadcasts RNT to Paris.

On Saturday, June 28, at 11:30, to the surprise of many tourists at this time, dozens of cars from famous British car brands appeared in the four corners of France to celebrate the arrival of radio CROONER in Paris via DAB+ (RNT).

The BBC has brought another seven DAB digital radio transmitters into service as part of its bid to increase DAB coverage of its national stations to 97% of the UK population by the end of 2015.

Currently 93% of the population can receive DAB and today's switch on will mean an additional 31,000 households will be able to get a BBC DAB signal, while digital radio reception for a further 240,000 households will be improved.

Global Radio is making a number of changes to the platforms used by its London radio stations broadcasting on DAB. “We are moving these services in order to use our digital capacity more effectively. We are asking listeners to re-tune their receivers to pick up these changes.”

Digital radio launched in France on June 20, 2014, joining the United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark and Switzerland, where the standard is well-established, according to WorldDMB. Germany launched DAB+ in 2011 with the Netherlands following in 2013.

“WorldDMB welcomes the launch of digital radio in France on 20th June, 2014. This launch creates the opportunity for France to join other European markets in embracing digital radio - to enhance the service offering for listeners (greater choice, improved sound quality, data services) and help secure the long term strategic future of the industry."

"This is the opportunity for France to join other European markets in embracing digital radio – to help develop the long term strategic positioning of the medium, both within in its own borders and across the continent." Download the full press release by WorldDMB President Patrick Hannon.