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Czech Republic - RTI completes modernisation of DAB+ network
22.02.2021 - Czechia![Czechia Czechia](/assets/flags/cz-232ab3c526f0edddb52b18c065eede16.gif)
The Czech Republic's network operator RTI has replaced all of its DAB+ transmitters to improve performance, range and network coverage across the country.
(Lupa.cz) Read more
New DAB+ campaign launches in Italy
22.02.2021 - Italy![Italy Italy](/assets/flags/it-ed6e2b1f4508b8d75c63827fa7d8d0bd.gif)
The campaign, launched by Digital Radio Italy, features three rap songs that highlight the advantages of DAB+ digital radio, including its reliability, great sound quality and availability in new cars.
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Media Broadcast wins comprehensive transmitter maintenance contract from WDR
18.02.2021 - Media Broadcast GmbH WorldDAB Member - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Media Broadcast has announced a comprehensive contract from Westdeutsche Rundfunk (WDR) to maintain WDR's terrestrial transmission and other equipment at 43 DAB+, DVB-T2 HD and VHF sites in North Rhine-Westphalia. The deal runs until September 2022 with an option for a two-year extension.
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UK - Ofcom awards first small-scale DAB multiplex licences
18.02.2021 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Ofcom has announced the first ever awards of small-scale radio multiplex licences. Following a competitive process, where each applicant was judged against specific criteria, licences have been awarded in five areas - Derry/Londonderry to Foyle DAB Limited; Glasgow to Nation Digital Investments Limited; Salisbury to Muxcast One Limited; Tynemouth & South Shields to Mux One Limited; Welsh Valleys to GTFM (South Wales) Limited.
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Tyneside to get 30 new DAB radio stations in a UK first
18.02.2021 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Mux One has been awarded one of the first new DAB licences which will result in around 30 extra radio stations in the north east of the UK. The licence will enable Mux One to build a new type of radio system that will bring a rollout of DAB stations to around 380,000 listeners.
(Chronicle Live) Read more
WorldDAB and EBU to host hybrid webinar
17.02.2021 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Hybrid radio specialists share their insights on how broadcasters can turn threats into opportunities, develop new content and business models, and keep radio prominent in the car dash of tomorrow. They’ll explain why hybrid radio, underpinned by DAB+, is a firm foundation on which to build radio’s future in the car.
(RedTech Tribe) Read more
EBU Digital Radio Summit - event summary
17.02.2021 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
The EBU's Digital Radio Summit featured a wide range of speakers including the WorldDAB Automotive Working Group's new chair Martin Koch, who discussed the future of radio in the car and WorldDAB's latest initiatives in this space.
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What are the advantages of DAB+?
17.02.2021 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
Radiofreak informs its readers on the various benefits of DAB+ digital radio - including improved sound quality and more stations to choose from - outlining why now is the right time for drivers to switch to DAB+.
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France - Skyrock to launch nationally on DAB+ on 15 July
17.02.2021 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
Skyrock will have two stations broadcasting nationally on DAB+ this summer - Skyrock and Skyrock Klassiks. According to Piere Bellanger, founder and president of the Skyrock group, the launch of Skyrock Klassiks on DAB+ is an opportunity to reach more modern and younger audiences.
(La Lettre Pro) Read more
WorldDAB member focus - Fraunhofer IIS
16.02.2021 -![WorldDAB News WorldDAB News](/assets/icon_worlddab-86a673f856ffd574dcbcd4a202521cc3.png)
![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
For over 30 years, Fraunhofer IIS has been a constant innovator in digital radio services and technologies, and a reliable supplier to the radio broadcasting industry – all along the broadcast chain from studio to receiver, and with plenty of integrated one-stop solutions for quick-to-market manufacturer success.
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