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New national licenses in the Netherlands in 2017
26.06.2015 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
The new national licenses will be for the period 2017-2027 and include both FM and DAB+.
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Government auctioning broadcasting frequencies with fewer rules
26.06.2015 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Mr. Henk Kamp has announced his new policy on radio frequencies which will impact on the distribution of DAB+ . "An auction of licenses with fewer conditions... gives companies more opportunities to innovate and do business."
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BBC DAB network reaches 96% of homes
25.06.2015 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB MemberThe BBC has confirmed that its national DAB network now reaches more than 96% of homes, just short of the 97% target to be reached by the end of the year.
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Tivoli Audio attends the 'Day of Digital Radio' event
25.06.2015 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
Tivoli Audio attended the Digital Radio Symposium event along with representatives from Fiat Chysler Automotive Group, Digital Radio UK and Digital Radio NL.
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Frontier Silicon powers new Smart automotive radio adapter
25.06.2015 - Frontier Smart Technologies WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Frontier Silicon has been chosen by Connects2 as the technology provider for its new automotive radio adapter, AutoDAB Smart.
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More than 60% of new Swiss cars with DAB+ as standard
25.06.2015 - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
According to leading automakers, more than 60% of all new Swiss vehicles come with DAB+ as standard.
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Cilla Benkö comments on the Swedish Government’s decision regarding DAB
24.06.2015 - Sveriges Radio - Sweden![Sweden Sweden](/assets/flags/se-d61ffaa3c414cecc50f451920f7466b2.gif)
“In countries such as Norway and Denmark, where the digital terrestrial network is used with full force in a competitive market, we are seeing the radio audience increase both in terms of user numbers and listening time. This is because the radio audience has new and exciting stations to listen to. We are not seeing any corresponding increase in listening in Sweden.”
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BBC Coverage Expands with 5 New National DAB Transmitters
24.06.2015 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The BBC has launched a further five national DAB transmitters, bringing the total number of transmitters to 319 and serving more than 96 per cent of homes in total.
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Bush unveils new digital radio with Spotify built-in
24.06.2015 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
Other features of the new Bush Heritage II Connect include DAB+ crystal-clear digital radio with live text from the broadcasting station on screen; audio streaming from a PC or Mac over a home Wi-Fi network; plus convenient connection and streaming with a Bluetooth/NFC compatible device.
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Tangent DAB 2go BT DAB+/FM/BT radio
23.06.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The new Tangent DAB 2go BT portable DAB+/FM/BT radio gives you extra entertainment options by adding portability to the already successful Tangent table-top radio range.
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