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DAB+ global growth to continue in 2020
07.01.2020 - United Kingdom
According to experts from various areas of the industry, DAB/DAB+ will continue to grow in reach, usage and popularity this year. 2020 will also be a watershed year for in-car DAB, thanks to the EU’s decision to mandate digital radio in cars across Europe.
(Radio World) Read more
Great response to DAB+ tender in Thuringia
06.01.2020 - Germany
Seven applications for DAB+ licences have been submitted to the call for tenders launched by the state of Thuringia, central Germany, in November 2019. The licences are expected to be allocated by the state's media regulator in the first half of 2020.
(Radio Empfgang) Read more
High interest in DAB+ tender in Thuringia
06.01.2020 - Germany
Seven applications for DAB+ licences have been submitted to the call for tenders launched by the state of Thuringia, central Germany, in November 2019. The licences are expected to be allocated by the state's media regulator in the first half of 2020.
(Radio Szene) Read more
Wireless brings back Virgin Radio Groove on DAB+
03.01.2020 - United Kingdom
Wireless has soft-launched Virgin Radio Groove using DAB+ in London and DAB in Scotland. The original Virgin Radio Groove operated from 2000 to 2008 under previous owners. The launch follows that of Virgin Radio Anthems and Virgin Radio Chilled, which started life in December 2018.
(Radio Today) Read more
WorldDAB members at CES
03.01.2020 - United States
WorldDAB member Xperi will participate at CES 2020, presenting the company’s latest audio, imaging, and semiconductor solutions across its leading brands. CES 2020 takes place from January 7 to 10, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Best DAB radios
31.12.2019 - United Kingdom
Radio has come a long way since its basic bedside clock integration. Here is What Hifi's pick of the best DAB radios currently on the market. All products have been tested in comparison with rivals in the same price category.
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DAB+ national commercial radio stations network improves in the Netherlands
30.12.2019 - Netherlands
National commercial radio stations have further improved their DAB+ reception in parts of the Netherlands as digital radio continues to make headway in Europe. There are currently 39 commercial radio stations available to listeners in the Netherlands on DAB+.
(Radio.nl) Read more
Retrofitting DAB+ in the car - what are the options?
23.12.2019 - Germany
This article outlines the different options available to car owners looking to retrofit DAB+ into their existing cars. Starting from December 21 2020, all new cars sold in Germany will include digital capabilities.
(adac.de) Read more
DAB+ in numbers
23.12.2019 - France
From October 2018 to September 2019, just under 140,000 receivers were sold in France - a 30.9% growth in a receiver market down 12%. This is the strongest growth with Belgium ( 4.4% growth) and the Czech Republic (82% growth).
(La Lettre Pro) Read more
Bcast brings DAB+ to Tenerife
22.12.2019 - Spain
A new DAB+ multiplex operated by Polish broadcast operator Bcast has launched on the Spanish island of Tenerife, in the Canary islands. The multiplex was launched near the town of Adeje.
(Bcast) Read more