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Industry leaders at Radiodays Europe unanimous that DAB+ is the future of radio
19.03.2013 -
- Germany 
Industry leaders were unanimous at this year’s Radiodays Europe that DAB+ is the future of digital radio in Europe, enabling broadcasters to provide innovative radio that will remain relevant in the digital era.
Audi latest to get DAB as standard
19.03.2013 - United Kingdom
Nearly all Audi cars will be fitted with DAB radio as standard as the digital switch over draws near, the brand has announced.
(MotorTorque) Read more
Factum and Norkring Belgium sign an agreement to consolidate further DAB in Belgium
18.03.2013 - Belgium
Factum and Norkring Belgium signed a contract to ensure the further operation of the existing digital radio network while establishing the basis for future DAB+ extension in Belgium.
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Ofcom Announces New Spectrum Pricing for Digital
18.03.2013 - United Kingdom
First, it examines whether there should be charges for national digital terrestrial TV, local TV and digital audio broadcasting, in order to preserve “optimal use of radio spectrum,” according to 4-Traders.com.
(Radio World) Read more
Preparations for new station
18.03.2013 - Germany
Because of construction work for the new national station in Würzburg (Channel 5C), there may problems with reception of some digital radio programs.
(www.bayerndigitalradio.de) Read more
Digital radio increases its frequency in the Audi range
18.03.2013 - United Kingdom
A programme of local transmitter builds is currently underway, giving listeners local stations on DAB digital radio for the first time, with a total of 14 new transmitters to be built by 2015.
(Easier (press release)) Read more
Audi to increase digital radio offering
18.03.2013 - United Kingdom
However, analogue transmissions will not cease before 2017 and possibly as late as 2020. The Government has promised to support the analogue signal until 50% of radio listening is conducted through a DAB receiver – the current figure is just 31%.
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All new Audi cars to have DAB as standard
18.03.2013 - CARIAD SE WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom
Car manufacturer Audi will today announce all their new cars from next month will include DAB Digital Radio as standard.
Audi joins Ford, VW, Vauxhall BMW, Mini, Land Rover and Jaguar who have already committed to including the technology in their cars.
(Radio Today) Read more
DAB as standard in AUDI
18.03.2013Audi is tuning in to new broadcasting developments by adding digital radio as standard for the majority of its range.
(Contract hire and leasing news (press release)) Read more
Regional campaign launches for DAB+
17.03.2013 - Australia
“DAB digital radio will result in a significant upgrade to towers and site infrastructure in regional Australia. The rollout will provide an opportunity for commercial and public service radio operators to provide a greater diversity of local radio programming.
(Radio Today (Aust & NZ)) Read more