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The Dutch Task Force looking at alternative frequencies for DAB+ in the Netherlands will meet again at the end of this month to discuss a proposed solution, in response to various complaints from the radio sector about the inefficient layout of different networks.

New technical guidelines have been announced in Italy to define minimum acceptable audio quality for drivers. The new regulations will take effect from 1 June next year, with further regulations requiring all new cars to be line-fit with DAB+ receivers by 1 January 2020.

A new logo will be used to promote DAB+ digital radio around the world.

WorldDAB, the association which promotes DAB digital radio around the world, has announced the roll-out of a new DAB+ logo for international markets.

WorldDAB today announced that the digital radio logotype around the world will be unified. The DAB + identifier, originally used by the Germans and using shades of blue and green, will be used not only in our western neighbors but also in France, Great Britain, Italy and many other countries including our market. Czech Radio will use a new visual identity within the dobadabova.cz portal, which can be expected in a few weeks.

As of April 1, 2019, 35 percent of the Swedish population will be able to receive the new mux. In 2020, the technical reach is to increase to 50 percent and 2021 to 70 percent.

Free to industry stakeholders for use in promoting DAB+ to listeners, the new logo will for the first time ensure consistent marketing of DAB+ internationally. Available via the WorldDAB website, the logo will improve consumer recognition of DAB+ across borders. The logo replaces the black and white DAB logo, which had been in use for more than a decade.

WorldDAB, the association that promotes digital DAB radio worldwide, has announced a new DAB+ logo for international markets.

Compromís has proposed the creation of a study to address the development of DAB+ in Spain, with the aim to effectively transition the country to digital radio broadcasting in line with other European nations.

Despite the Swedish government wanting to stick to FM, the first commercial radio stations will start on 1 January 2019 with their regular broadcasts via DAB+.