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The range of commercial radio stations via DAB+ in Berlin and the surrounding federal state of Brandenburg will be expanded considerably. In total, the regional media council MABB gave 23 licenses to radio stations to broadcast via DAB+ in Berlin and its surroundings.

The European Broadcast Union (EBU), the European Digital Radio Alliance (EDRA) and WorldDAB issued a joint statement on interoperability of digital radio on Monday, 5 February. The three parties are working to ensure that all future radio models sold in the EU have an interface to DAB+. A corresponding directive is to be enshrined in a single Code for Broadcasting in the European Union (European Electronic Communications Code).

Bayerischer Rundfunk announced on Monday that its number of DAB+ transmitter networks will be expanded in 2018, with the body planning up to 32 new connections this year. The availability of DAB+ with all ten BR stations and regional stations are expected toimprove again in all regions as a result of the planned measures.

A grand coalition of private radio broadcasters have formed to campaign for the increased uptake of DAB+ services in Germany, as well as phasing out FM.

In common with 3 and GT-Line S trims, the X-Line has a smashing seven-inch colour touchscreen, with DAB radio, sat-nav and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring all thrown in.

Representatives from across Asia Pacific and Europe will share best practice and case studies on how broadcasters around the world are growing new audiences and planning for hybrid radio. The second half of the workshop will feature three breakout sessions, during which participants can discuss key aspects of digital radio. Topics covered will include ASEAN Regulation and Policy, Planning for Rollout, Hybrid Infrastructure and Implementing Hybrid Workflows. The key discussion points and findings from each group will be published and shared with all participants.

The European Broadcasting Union has issued a statement jointly with the European Digital Radio Association and WorldDAB, asking European decision-makers to complement the Electronic Communications Code to promote the compatibility of radio equipment with digital broadcasting modes. The three organisations recommend that all receivers sold on the European Union have FM and DAB receivables, and if this is not possible, at least the manufacturers of car headphones are obliged to do so.

Representatives from across Asia Pacific and Europe will share best practice and case studies on how broadcasters around the world are growing new audiences and planning for hybrid radio. The second half of the workshop will feature three breakout sessions, during which participants can discuss key aspects of digital radio. Topics covered will include ASEAN Regulation and Policy, Planning for Rollout, Hybrid Infrastructure and Implementing Hybrid Workflows.

A noteworthy fact that gives an idea of ​​the magnitude of DAB+ implementation is that public broadcasters of multiple European countries have already put on the air 369 stations in DAB and DAB+, of which 97 are not available in FM.

As announced by the German Automobile Trust (DAT) at the presentation of its annual report 2018, the equipment rate of new cars sold in Germany with DAB+ radios in 2017 was 39.1 percent.