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DAB+ international: More than 71 million radios worldwide
05.11.2018 - Germany Germany
DAB+ is gaining momentum around the world: As WorldDAB's most recent infographic shows, more than 71 million DAB/DAB+ devices have been sold in Europe and Asia Pacific by the end of the second quarter of 2018. In the second quarter of 2017, there were still 58 million were recorded both home and car radios. The infographic compares market figures from the DAB+ core markets Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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French digital radio makes up for delays
01.11.2018 - France France
With up to ten years behind its European neighbours, France finally launches digital radio in full scale, passing a decisive course. By covering at the end of the year more than 20% of the French population, digital radio passes a threshold set by law, beyond which the manufacturers, manufacturers of auto-radios, radio-alarms and receivers all kinds will have to mobilise.

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2018: More than 71 million DAB + radios sold in ten core markets
01.11.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Digital radio DAB+ is becoming increasingly successful worldwide. WorldDAB's latest annual report shows that by the end of the second quarter of 2018, more than 71 million DAB+ receivers had been sold in Europe and Asia-Pacific. A year ago there were still 58 million. The statistics include both home and car radios. The report covers the DAB+ core markets Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. WorldDAB sees significant activity in 21 emerging markets.

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More than 70 million worldwide
31.10.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
WorldDAB's latest market report shows that by the end of the second quarter of 2018, the number of sales of consumer and vehicle industry DAB/DAB+ receivers in Europe and Asia Pacific rose to over 71 million, up from 58 million a year earlier. The report outlines the growing popularity of DAB receivers, household incidents, and the spread of national DAB/DAB+ radio stations compared to FM transmitters.

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DAB sales reach 70 million worldwide
31.10.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The latest annual report from WorldDAB shows how the number of DAB receivers sold around the world continues to increase. By the end of the 2nd quarter of 2018, over 71 million consumer and automotive DAB/DAB+ receivers had been sold in Europe and Asia Pacific – up from 58 million a year earlier.

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DAB+ continues to grow in France and the world
31.10.2018 - France France
WorldDAB's latest market report reveals that by the end of the second quarter of 2018, more than 71 million DAB / DAB+ receivers were sold in Europe and Asia-Pacific, compared with 58 million in the second quarter of 2017.

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71 million consumer  and automotive DAB/DAB+ receivers sold in Europe and Asia Pacific
31.10.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
WorldDAB’s latest market report reveals that, by the end of Q2 2018, over 71 million consumer and automotive DAB/DAB+ receivers had been sold in Europe and Asia Pacific , up from 58 million in Q2 2017. The new data published by WorldDAB draws on multiple sources to give a comprehensive overview of the latest statistics on DAB receiver sales, road and population coverage, household penetration and the number of national stations on DAB/DAB+ compared to FM.

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WorldDAB releases latest market report
30.10.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
WorldDAB has published its latest market report, which illustrates that by the end of Q2 2018, more than 71 million consumer and automotive DAB/DAB+ receivers had been sold in Europe and Asia Pacific. This, says WorldDAB, is up from 58 million in Q2 2017.

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Slovenian Radio Maxi has joined DAB+ digital radio offer
30.10.2018 - Slovenia Slovenia
Slovenia's Radio Maxi has also expanded its offer of digital terrestrial radio in Slovenia. It is already the sixteenth station in the "Slovenia DAB+ R1" network.

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DAB digital radio sales hit 71 million worldwide
30.10.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The latest market report from WorldDAB has revealed that DAB digital radio sales have cracked the 71 million mark. The figures, taken at the end of Q2 of 2018, saw an increase from 58 million at the same point of 2017. The report drew on the latest statistics on DAB receiver sales, road and population coverage, household penetration and the number of national stations on DAB/DAB+ compared to FM.

(Radio Today Australia) Read more