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Hamburg's media regulator launches tender for DAB+ licences
10.02.2021 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Hamburg's second state-wide multiplex will host a total of 16 stations on DAB+ digital radio. There are currently 46 stations available on DAB+ in the region.
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Polish Radio launches new DAB+ transmitter in eastern Poland
10.02.2021 - Poland![Poland Poland](/assets/flags/pl-71565849aa0e8a6f892f1f8fd203a95a.gif)
The new transmitter, which was launched in the region bordering Belarus, will enable DAB+ listeners in the region to access the same DAB+ stations as listeners in Warsaw.
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Xperi uses DTS Connected Radio to deliver digital radio in-vehicle infotainment
10.02.2021 - Xperi Corporation WorldDAB Member - United States![United States United States](/assets/flags/us-4b3de4d03b313e9894f068d2d9dac1a5.gif)
DTS Autostage is a global hybrid combining linear broadcast with IP-delivered content for a more personalised in-cabin infotainment experience. It is currently compatible worldwide with DAB+, FM and HD Radio formats.
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Lidl to start selling Silvercrest DAB+ receivers in Germany
10.02.2021 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
From February 18, Lidl will be offering mini DAB+ receivers for 24.99€ in Germany, both in-store and online.
(Chip.de) Read more
Boom Radio launches on DAB
09.02.2021 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
A new national station for “Baby Boomers” — the 50, 60 and 70-something population — will launch this month on DAB in cities across the UK including London, Birmingham and Glasgow.
WorldDAB member focus - Frontier Smart Technologies
09.02.2021 -![WorldDAB News WorldDAB News](/assets/icon_worlddab-86a673f856ffd574dcbcd4a202521cc3.png)
![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Frontier Smart Technologies is a fabless chip company providing solutions for DAB/DAB+ radios and SmartRadio. Powering over 50 million devices worldwide since 2002, they provide a range of radio chips and modules – from turnkey entry-level solutions to sophisticated, highly configurable options – to leading consumer electronics brands.
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Advertisements now displayed on DAB+ receivers
08.02.2021 - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
Advertisers in Switzerland can now display adverts on DAB+ receiver screens, both at home and in the car, thanks to the DAB+ feature SLS. Brands now advertising via DAB+ include Opel, Heinz, Tabasco, AutoScout24 and FinanceScout24, joining early adoptors Smile.direct, Lattesso, Helvetica and Seeklinik Brunnen.
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Adverts now shown on DAB+ consumer radio receivers
05.02.2021 - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
The first DAB+ display adverts were shown in cars across Switzerland in August 2020 and the offer has now been expanded to show product advertisements on DAB+ home radios with displays.
(Horizont) Read more
Arabic-language service to broadcast in France for first time
05.02.2021 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
Monte Carlo Doualiya (MCD) had no possibility of broadcasting on FM in France, which has been saturated for some time. The rollout of DAB+ provided MCD with the opportunity to obtain digital frequencies in two large population basins both of which have large Arab-speaking diasporas and Arabic-speaking communities.
(dabplus.fr) Read more
“Stronger together” at maRadio.be Digital Radio Day
03.02.2021 - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
Organised by the national body responsible for coordinating the promotion of digital radio, maRadio.fr, Digital Radio Day 2021 will take place on 11 February 2021 as a live, virtual event featuring the latest updates on the progress being made with Belgian radio’s transition to digital.
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