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Norwegian communications regulator Nkom has announced the start of the auction for DAB frequencies in the Sogn region on 16 October. Registration documents must be submitted by 6 November with the bidding deadline on 13 November. Results will be announced on 18 November.

Paneda has signed a contract with Telenor Norge AS, BMS (Broadcast and Media Services) for the national commercial DAB multiplexer system in Norway, which is now in full operation. This national multiplex is one of the world’s largest DAB networks with a total number of more than 220 transmitters which operates in SFN (Single Frequency Network) nationwide.

Through presentations and case studies, participants will discover how broadcasters are informing their listeners about new DAB+ stations on air, DAB+ signal coverage, and how to find DAB+ in their car and at home. They’ll also gain insight into recent changes in consumer buying patterns for digital radio devices.

From 23 November to 6 December, ARD, Deutschlandradio, private broadcasters, manufacturers and other members of the Digitalradio Deutschland organisation will be promoting the DAB+ digital radio standard. The campaign will include TV and radio spots, print advertising, social media activities and employee training in around 1700 stores.

Now available in French, WorldDAB’s latest market report reveals that by the end of Q2 2020, over 93 million consumer and automotive DAB/DAB+ receivers had been sold in Europe and Asia Pacific – up from 82 million one year earlier.

As part of the #Radiotour2020, radio experts from Nice in southern France get together to discuss how to successfully launch DAB+, what needs to be taken into account and what the challenges are in doing so.

This year’s WorldDAB General Assembly will be fully virtual, making it easier than ever before for industry stakeholders to attend the event on Nov. 3. The live-streamed event, which will be held in a condensed format over one day will address all the latest and upcoming developments related to DAB+, both from Europe and beyond.

WorldDAB's campaign on metadata helps highlight the importance of using the information already available to broadcasters to enhance the visual experience of radio in the car.

WorldDAB and Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) are set to host a free DAB+ technical webinar series on Digital Radio Technology-Implementation and Rollout on October 20, 21 and 22. The series will have topics and speakers tailored to the specific needs and interests of broadcasters in the Asia-Pacific region.

The French regulator has published the list of candidates applying for the last available spot on France's multiplex, launching in July 2021. NRJ and Skyrock feature amongst the eight applicants.