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Important new activations for DAB+ coverage in Lombardy. MediaDAB and SpaceDAB are now also operational from Valcava, one of the most important locations in the region. MediaDAB broadcasts as usual on block 12C, while SpaceDAB on 11C. The broadcast is transmitted from the RaiWay site. On 19 April, both consortia will also operate from Campo dei Fiori (Va). For MediaDAB, a system is also expected to arrive in Selviapiana (Bs) on 5 April.

Croatia’s Agency for Electronic Media (AEM) has launched a further process of awarding licences for new digital radio stations to broadcast on the DAB+ network. The Notice of the intention to grant a licence for the provision of digital radio media service (DAB+) number 5/25 was published in the Official Gazette number 44/2025, for a number of areas, including national "MUX1" covering the Republic of Croatia. The deadline for submitting bids is April 14, 2025.

K.I.F, already well established in Belgium, is continuing its development and extending its presence in Hainaut. After Brussels and Namur, the urban station is now coming to Charleroi, Mons and La Louvière, broadcasting on FM and DAB+. This expansion follows the takeover of the frequencies previously operated by C-Rap, and marks a decisive step for the station. Since 13 February 2025, the symbolic date of World Radio Day, K.I.F has been broadcasting on 105.2 FM in Charleroi, as well as on DAB+ in Charleroi, Mons and La Louvière. The radio station is strengthening its territorial coverage and its commitment to offering a varied musical programme to an ever-wider audience.

At Radiodays Europe, WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst spoke to Radio Express - who provide radio programming, imaging and music services - about the global growth of DAB+. With Tom Watts, host of The UK Chart for Radio Express, Jacky explored the present and the future of DAB, discussing why it’s essential for radio stations to embrace digital broadcasting and what’s next for the industry.

Radio Egida is entering a new phase of its activities. From 17 March 2025, the broadcasting station of the University of Silesia in Katowice will start broadcasting in DAB+ technology on channel 10B (211.648 MHz). The signal will be broadcast from a transmitter located on the Altus building in Katowice, which will ensure wide reception coverage in the region. "This is a huge opportunity for our radio station and for students who are embarking on their adventure in journalism. Thanks to DAB+ technology, we will not only gain better sound quality, but will be able to reach a whole new audience. Rest assured, we don't just cover student affairs! We often report on important events from our region. We are happy to be able to continue the tradition in a modern form," emphasises Daniel Zimoch, editor-in-chief of Radio Egida.

Levira and Duo Media have signed an agreement under which Levira will set up a DAB+ digital radio distribution network where Duo Media will broadcast its radio channels. Up to 14 digital radio channels will be broadcast on a single network. "We are delighted to start working with Duo Media, which is actively contributing to the development of a new generation of radio services in Estonia to bring a wider choice of radio content in digital quality to listeners. I am confident that with the joint efforts of all market players, digital radio will soon reach many radio listeners," said Indrek Lepp, Member of the Management Board and Director of Media Services at Levira.

On 14 March Radio Netwerk Nederland took over the technical management of DAB channel 6D in Zwolle. As a result of this takeover and the relocation of the transmitter to the broadcasting mast on the De Marslanden industrial estate in Zwolle, the cooperating broadcasters in allotment 23 now have significantly better coverage. In particular, reception in the city of Zwolle and the surrounding area has been greatly improved thanks to this modification.

Radio France Internationale France’s state-owned international public broadcaster, has expanded its reach in Paris and Île-de-France, the region surrounding the capital, with its launch on DAB+. The station, which has long been available on 89 FM, can now be accessed by listeners with DAB+ receivers across the French capital and its suburbs. France’s media regulator, Arcom, granted France Médias Monde — RFI’s parent organization — permission to broadcast the station via the Paris Intermediate 6A multiplex, operated by TDF through its transmission sites in Romainville and Meudon. The addition of DAB+ provides broader coverage and improved audio quality for listeners.

At RadioDays Europe in Athens, Greece, WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst provided an update on the state of the DAB+ broadcast standard and encouraged broadcasters to embrace over-the-air transmissions. Bierhorst’s March 11 session was titled “Save Our Airwaves — DAB+ Outlook and Experiences.” WorldDAB is the group that advocates for the DAB digital broadcast platform. In a transcript of Bierhorst’s speech provided by WorldDAB, she spoke of her 35 years of experience in broadcast, which spanned both the public and private sectors. She was the project leader during the DAB+ rollout for all commercial broadcasters in the Netherlands. Bierhorst indicated that DAB+ is expanding in Africa, the Asia-Pacific and the Arab States.

Radio Prostor is changing its strategy to adapt to new trends in radio broadcasting. Radio Prostor will stop broadcasting on eight FM frequencies as part of its network optimization. The termination of broadcasting on these frequencies was approved by the Radio and Television Broadcasting Council (RRTV) following a request from the operator, Radio Prostor. It informed about it in its Thursday press release. Radio Prostor director Petr Lutonsky says the move is aimed at expanding broadcasting on the DAB+ digital platform, which is considered the future of radio broadcasting. "This year we are expanding our broadcasts on DAB+, which we see as the future, and in connection with this we are optimising the FM network," Lutonsky told MediaGuru.cz.