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RAJAR: Digital radio is now more popular than FM and AM
17.05.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Digital radio listening has exceeded 50% in the UK for the first time, according to new RAJAR research for the first three months of 2018. This may lead to a government review on the future of FM. Digital and Creative Industries Minister Margot James remarked that 50% digital listening was an important milestone, and that the UK government would work alongside industry partners prior to further announcements.
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New RAJAR figures show growth in UK digital listening
17.05.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Today's RAJAR figures represented a landmark in the UK radio industry, as digital became the most popular form of listening for the first time. Digital reached a record share of 50.9%, up from 47.2% a year ago. Bauer confirmed that 61% of its listenership is done via digital device, compared to the commercial radio industry average of 52%.
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Majority of radio listening now digital
17.05.2018 - Digital Radio UK - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Digital listening in the UK has reached a record share of 50.9%, up from 47.2% a year ago, to account for the majority of listening for the first time, following the release of RAJAR Q1 data today. With the 50% digital listening threshold now met, it is anticipated the Government will undertake a review to assess digital radio progress and determine next steps. Minister of State for Digital and Creative Industries Margot James said reaching 50% was an important milestone, and that the government would make further announcements after consultations with all partners in the radio and broadcasting industries.
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Digital listening figures exceeds FM and AM for first time in UK
17.05.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Digital, which covers listening via DAB sets in homes and cars, televisions and through services such as Echo, hit a record share of 50.9% of all radio listening in the three months to March. Two-thirds of UK adults have access to a DAB radio at home, and they are in 11m cars – which now accounts for 36.8% of all listening and 72% of digital listening.
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Task force to publish findings on DAB+ in Netherlands at end of May
16.05.2018 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
More clarity about redistribution of DAB+ networks was proposed at the request of the Second Chamber Committee of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, with a Task Force being set up to carry out research into alternative frequency classifications for DAB+ in the Netherlands.
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WorldDAB: DAB+ equipment sales reach a record 11.8 million
16.05.2018 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
With just under 12 million DAB+ receivers sold in Europe and Asia, 2017 saw a new record, the world association WorldDAB reports in its latest survey. Almost half of all sales (5.9 million) were accounted for by DAB+ car radios. Sales of DAB+ radios fitted as standard in new cars have risen sharply in this category.
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Sound Digital DAB radio network to be expanded
16.05.2018 - Arqiva WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Arqiva, the leading UK communications infrastructure company, has today announced a new agreement which will see the reach of Sound Digital’s commercial DAB multiplex in the UK expand by nearly four million people.
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Richter RR10
16.05.2018 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
The new Richter RR10 portable DAB+ radio might fit the bill. It’s a dinky little portable radio - 9cm high, 5cm wide - with a rechargeable battery, and access to DAB+ and FM transmissions.
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Aldi Süd Terris IWR 282
16.05.2018 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Regular radio reception is possible via the DAB + digital radio. It receives high quality radio stations and it offers a manual and automatic search.
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Global DAB receiver sales reach a new record in 2017
16.05.2018 -![WorldDAB News WorldDAB News](/assets/icon_worlddab-86a673f856ffd574dcbcd4a202521cc3.png)
![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Almost 12 million DAB receivers were sold in 2017 in Europe and Asia Pacific, a new record for yearly sales, according to data today released by WorldDAB. Almost half (5.9m) of the sales were for automotive devices, with key markets showing a significant increase in the number of cars sold with DAB fitted as standard.
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