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Ford EcoSport review

04.05.2016 - Norway

This new model comes equipped with DAB radio as standard.

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New company name, logo and website for Factum Radioscape

04.05.2016 - Factum Radioscape - United Kingdom

The final phase in the amalgamation of Factum and Radioscape sees the Company name changed to Factum Radioscape Ltd. This change is accompanied by the launch of a new website: www.factumradioscape.com and a new logo.

DAB+ the "new" radio

04.05.2016 - Germany

Dorothee Bar, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Transport and digital infrastructure (BMVI), sends a clear signal about the future of radio in Germany. She explains the benefits of DAB+ and the importance of collaboration between all stakeholders, including the radio industry and the German state media authorities. She also highlights the BMVI's work at an EU level to have digital radio mandated in all radio receivers, within the context of the EU Universal Service Directive.

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LG Stylus 2 with DAB+ has arrived

03.05.2016 - DAB Italia WorldDAB Member - LG Electronics WorldDAB Member - Italy

The LG Stylus 2 has now arrived in Italy and is on sale for €279.99.

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DAB+ transmitters added in Italy and Germany

03.05.2016 - DAB Italia WorldDAB Member - Media Broadcast GmbH WorldDAB Member - Germany - Italy

Club DAB Italia had has turned on the first DAB+ mux for the Italian city of Cagliari. Also in the German city of Cologne, the network operator MEDA BROADCAST, on April 28, turned on a new multiplex transmitter at Herscheid

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LG Stylus DAB+ lands in Australia

03.05.2016 - LG Electronics WorldDAB Member - Australia

Australian’s now have the ability to listen to digital radio directly off of their phones with the release of the LG Stylus DAB+ smartphone. The new phone features a built-in digital radio that provides access to 30 free digital-only radio stations.

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Paneda providing DAB+ to United Arab Emirates

02.05.2016 - Paneda WorldDAB Member - United Arab Emirates

Paneda has provided a complete DAB+ head-end system to a major media group in United Arab Emirates. The system has recently been turned on and is on-air with 12 DAB+ services. The system provided by Paneda includes multiplexers, audio encoders as well as content management system and RF monitoring equipment.

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Public service broadcasting in China and Hong Kong #RadioAsia

02.05.2016 - China - Hong Kong

In a Radio Asia conference session about public service broadcasting, a range of speakers discussed the challenges and importance of public sector broadcasting. RTHK Hong Kong, has been developing digital broadcasting on DAB since 2011, and has a mobile app and online services.

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