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Tender issued for DAB+ in Greece as momentum builds
19.01.2018 - GreeceFollowing trial services which started in December 2017, the Greek Telecom Authority (EETT) has announced a tender for nationwide and local DAB+ services. The applications close on April 17th and licenses will be issued in May this year. DAB+ frequencies have now been allocated and the first licensing law for DAB+ stations was passed this week.
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WorldDAB announces session speakers for 2018 European Radio Show
18.01.2018 - FranceThe session entitled "Radio in Europe and the extinction of FM", will take place on Friday, January 26th between 11:30 and 13:30. There will be broadcasters, regulators and digital radio professionals Speakers from across Europe and the United States discuss the latest developments and innovations in DAB+. The session will be preceded by a presentation by Olivier Schrameck, President of the Conseil Supérieur de l'Audiovisuel (CSA).
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Teracom Denmark orders additional three multiplexers to extend current DAB+ platform
18.01.2018 - Paneda WorldDAB Member - DenmarkTeracom Denmark has ordered three new multiplexers from Paneda, aimed at extending DAB+ services across Denmark.
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Dutch road tunnel enables DAB+ signal
18.01.2018 - NetherlandsMotorists who use the Westerscheldetunnel can now also receive radio via the DAB+ in the tunnel. The digital channels 12C, 11C and 9D will now be available in the tunnel.
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WorldDAB confirms programme for DAB+ session at European Radio Show
18.01.2018 - - FranceWorldDAB has confirmed the programme for its digital radio session, which takes place at the European Radio Show in Paris, from January 25-27. Titled ‘DAB+ for France – communications, cars, connected’, speakers from across Europe will discuss the latest DAB+ progress and innovations.
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New Opel Insignia: the station wagon wins the prestigious Connected Car Awards 2017
18.01.2018 - General Motors LLC - ItalyThe current generation of Opel Insignia stands out for its IntelliLink infotainment system and for OnStar, the personal connectivity and support service. DAB+ increases the number of stations available and the quality of reception.
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Connected Car Awards for Opel Insignia and Opel Vivaro Life
17.01.2018 - Croatiahe latest generation IntelliLink system, with voice command and an eight-inch color touch screen, is compatible with Apple's CarPlay and Android Auto features, bringing the world of smartphones to the car. In addition, DAB+ significantly increases the number of available radio stations that can be heard with quality reception.
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Global buys Sussex-based DAB station
17.01.2018 - United KingdomGlobal is continuing to buy UK radio stations by acquiring Juice 107.2 in Brighton. The station covers Brighton and Hove on FM and is on the local Sussex DAB digital radio multiplex.
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Kia: Picanto line-up expands with the arrival of X-Line edition
17.01.2018 - United KingdomThe large 7.0-inch 'floating' touchscreen features DAB radio, as well as Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ for full smartphone integration.
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Dutch Westerscheldtunnel gets DAB+ reception
17.01.2018 - NetherlandsThe Westerscheldetunnel in Zeeland is getting additional transmitters to allow unhindered reception of FM and DAB+. The number of available FM channels has grown to 15.
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