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DAB+ offering expands in Slovenia
25.11.2019 - Slovenia Slovenia
The DAB+ digital radio landscape in Slovenia continues to diversify, as Radio Aktual launches on DAB+. With 20 public and private broadcasters already on air, the multiplex operated by RTV Slovenija has reached full capacity, with discussions around additional multiplexes now taking place.

(Czech Radio) Read more


European radio and digital audio show
22.11.2019 - France France
Over 8000 people and 160 exhibitors are expected to attend the three day event taking place in Paris at the end of January. DAB+ digital radio will also be taking centre stage at the event, as France prepares to launch its national DAB+ network in 2020.

(Salon de la radio) Read more


European radio and digital audio show
22.11.2019 - France France
Over 8000 people and 160 exhibitors are expected to attend the three day event taking place in Paris at the end of January. DAB+ digital radio will also be taking centre stage at the event, as France prepares to launch its national DAB+ network in 2020.

(Salon de la radio) Read more


Digital Radio vs. 5G
22.11.2019 - Australia Australia
Australian broadcast technical author Alan Hughes discusses digital radio, 5G, and the reasons why the former is better suited to support broadcasting.

(Radio World) Read more


Swedish Radio outlines DAB+ strategy
21.11.2019 - Sweden Sweden
Commenting on Swedish Radio's application for a national DAB licence, Head of Strategy Jan Petersson expressed the public broadcaster's desire to establish itself in this new broadcasting state and be prepared to increase DAB broadcasts in the future. Swedish Radio currently broadcasts on DAB+ in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Norrbotten.

(Radio Nytt) Read more


DAB+ development continues throughout Europe
20.11.2019 - Belgium Belgium
The development of DAB+ digital radio was highlighted at the WorldDAB General Assembly, where topics of discussion included the launch of DAB+ digital radio in Tunisia, the launch of national DAB+ in France, and Switzerland's upcoming digital switchover.

(La Lettre Pro) Read more


DAB+ network improves in Baden-Württemberg
20.11.2019 - Germany Germany
DAB+ network continues to improve in the state of Baden-Württemberg, southwest Germany, with the launch of a new site in Mühlacker on 25 November.

(Infosat) Read more


DPG reaches new audiences with new DAB+ station launch
19.11.2019 - Belgium Belgium
Commenting on the reasons behind DPG Media's launch of a digital-only station, music director Kevin Moens stated that DAB+ digital radio presented an opportunity to do something novel and reach new audiences on the Flemish radio scene, particularly as DAB+ tripled its penetration in the Belgian region.

(Radio World) Read more


Swedish Radio applies for national DAB permit
19.11.2019 - Sweden Sweden
Swedish Radio has submitted an application to the Ministry of Culture for a national DAB+ permit for the 2020-2025 period. As part of its current permit, the public broadcaster is authorised to broadcast digital radio in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Norrbotten. As part of its new application, Swedish Radio has requested a nationwide permit for ten channels.

(Radionytt) Read more


Call for tenders launched in Thuringia, Germany
18.11.2019 - Germany Germany
A new call for tenders for DAB+ licenses has launched in the state of Thuringia, central Germany. Interested parties wishing to convert their FM licenses into DAB+ have until 20 December 2019 to submit their applications.

(Suddeutsche Zeitung) Read more