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Two thirds of Swiss people listen to radio digitally
11.03.2019 - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
According to the latest figures published by Ofcom,almost two thirds (64%) of all radio listening in Switzerland takes place on digital platforms (DAB+ or internet). Digital radio listening, which has increased by 15 percent over the last three years, accounts for 33 percent of all radio listening in the country.
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DAB+ trials announced in Thailand and Vietnam
11.03.2019 - National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of Thailand WorldDAB Member - Thailand![Thailand Thailand](/assets/flags/th-9cfda5eb57bf148a9ae034c897f61f4d.gif)
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A 20 month trial is expected to go on air in and around Bangkok this year, with a total of 11 stations set to take part in the trial.Vietnam is also ready to proceed with a further DAB+ to evaluate coverage parameters and test signal and sound quality in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. The trial is due to start in April 2019.
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What next for DAB+ in Turkey
08.03.2019 - Turkey![Turkey Turkey](/assets/flags/tr-395035cb9c5b3cddc3dcf06e50e9ec35.gif)
The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), which has been trialing DAB in Istanbul and Ankara for several years, aims to improve the quality of digital radio broadcasts by moving to DAB+ broadcasting model. DAB+ will be expected to launch in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Kocaeli and Antalya in coming years.
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Exhibitors at ABU DBS 2019
08.03.2019 - Malaysia![Malaysia Malaysia](/assets/flags/my-5ac35bd287d055fe90937003528c6ac2.gif)
Alongside the Digital Broadcasting Symposium was an exhibition of tech companies supplying the latest equipment to broadcasters in Asia and beyond, including WorldDAB, Gates Air and AVT.
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All major French radio groups soon on DAB+
07.03.2019 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
The CSA has announced the list of radio stations that have been given a DAB+ licence, with all major radio groups in France having been granted a licence to broadcast. With DAB+ population coverage in France now having reached 20%, receivers sold in France must now integrate DAB+ .
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DAB+ gets full backing from Australian broadcasting industry
07.03.2019 -![WorldDAB News WorldDAB News](/assets/icon_worlddab-86a673f856ffd574dcbcd4a202521cc3.png)
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This article highlights some of the latest developments of DAB+ in Australia as illustrated by Joan Warner, CEO of Commercial Radio Australia and Grant Blackley, CEO of Southern Cross Austereo at ABU DBS 2019.
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Thailand and Vietnam announce DAB+ trials
07.03.2019 - Thailand![Thailand Thailand](/assets/flags/th-9cfda5eb57bf148a9ae034c897f61f4d.gif)
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NBTC Thailand and Voice of Vietnam both provided further details and timelines for the planned DAB+ trials at this week’s ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium in Kuala Lumpur. A 20 month trial is expected to go on air this year in and around Bangkok, while Vietnam is now ready to proceed with its second DAB+ trial in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh in April 2019.
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Number of DAB+ receivers in Switzerland steadily rising
06.03.2019 - OFCOM Switzerland WorldDAB Member - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
In 2018, 286,200 DAB+ receivers were sold in Switzerland, with another 300,000 in-car DAB+ receivers sold.According to GfK's report, over 4 million DAB+ receivers have been sold since the year 2000.
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DAB+ a big part of ABC's digital strategy says Cath Dwyer
06.03.2019 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
Speaking at ABU DBS in Kuala Lumpur, Cath Dwyer, the manager of RN, Radio and Radio Australia at ABC reiterated the Australian national broadcaster's is commitment to DAB+ transmission as part of its multiplatform strategy.
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Bayerischer Rundfunk improves DAB+ reception in Bavaria with new transmitter
06.03.2019 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Bayerischer Rundfunk will set to open a new DAB+ transmitter in the Bavarian region Memmingen on Friday 8 March 2019. This transmitter is set to improve the DAB+ reception in the western district of Unterallgäu, particularly in and around the city of Memmingen.
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