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DAB+ to launch in Luxembourg in 2021
08.01.2021 - LuxembourgRegular services are set to launch in Luxembourg by the end of 2021, with DAB+ coverage initially expected to reach approximately 90% of the population.
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Switzerland to make full switch to DAB+ by 2023
08.01.2021 - SwitzerlandThe radio industry in Switzerland has announced its plans to fully transition to DAB+ by 2023. Public broadcasters will turn off analogue FM transmissions in mid-2022, with private stations following by January 2023.
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NRJ's Nostalgie launches on Germany's second national multiplex
05.01.2021 - GermanyNRJ's Nostalgie station is available to listeners across Germany on DAB+ from 4 January 2021.
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Switzerland to pull plug on FM radio by 2023
05.01.2021 - SwitzerlandThe radio industry has reached an agreement on turning off its analogue FM transmitters, with the public broadcaster expected to make the definitive switch to digital in mid-2022. Private radio stations will follow suit by January 2023.
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DAB+ to launch in Dijon in 2021
03.01.2021 - FranceDAB+ digital radio is set to be launch in Dijon, in the east of the country in July 2021, as part of the continued rollout of DAB+ across France.
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DAB advocates celebrated growth in 2020
31.12.2020 - United KingdomThe annual WorldDAB General Assembly took place in cyberspace in November. Approximately 300 people joined to hear 35 speakers describe the state of DAB+ digital audio broadcasting around the planet.
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DAB - the most energy-efficient radio platform
24.12.2020 - United KingdomA study conducted by the BBC revealed that DAB services have the lowest energy consumption per hour of listening in comparison with AM, FM and IP.
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Netherlands set to begin new DAB+ application process
23.12.2020 - NetherlandsIn the Netherlands, the application procedure for a new national commercial DAB+ network (Layer 7) starts on 19 January 2021. The new network is part of the large-scale redistribution of the DAB+ networks in the Netherlands that will take place in the coming years.
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UK regulator publishes applications for the first round of the small-scale DAB licences
22.12.2020 - United KingdomOfcom has publisehd a copy of any small-scale radio multiplex licence application. Ofcom invites comments on the applications - the closing date for comments is 31 January 2021.
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Netherlands - applications for new national mux open from 19 Jan
22.12.2020 - NetherlandsParties wishing to acquire capacity on the new national commercial DAB+ network (layer 7) can submit theirapplication from 19 January 2021. A total of 12 permits are available.
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