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Digital Radio is already a success!
18.07.2014 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
61 radio stations, of which 13 are new programmes not broadcast on FM, are now available via DAB+ in Paris, Marseille and Nice.
(Les Echo) Read more
Esso becomes the first Norwegian retail chain to sell DAB+ adaptors for cars
17.07.2014 - Digitalradio Norge AS - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
Esso is now making sure motorists can get DAB radio in the car and enjoy more channels on long road trips for the holidays, says Jarle Ruud, Marketing Manager at Digital radio Norway.
It is resolved to extinguish the national FM network, no earlier than 2017 and no later than 2019. This means that both FM radios and older DAB radios will be set. Cars with older DAB radios (without DAB +) must either replace the radio or buy the adapter.
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Arqiva appeal for new digital radio station applications
16.07.2014 - Arqiva WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Arquiva have teamed up with Bauer and UTV for the application for the licence to run the second UK nationwide digital audio broadcasting DAB platfrom which will be home to around 10 new radio stations.
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Bauer Radio and UTV Media bid to operate new digital multiplex
16.07.2014 - Arqiva WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Paul Keenan, the chief executive, Bauer Media UK, said "A new national DAB licence presents an exciting opportunity for listeners to discover new radio services and for us and the commercial radio industry to further extend reach and service.
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Bauer and UTV to bid together for second UK-wide digital radio network
15.07.2014 - Arqiva WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Bauer and UTV this morning confirmed that they are teaming up with broadcast services group Arqiva to bid for the previously reported second digital radio multiplex. Media regulator OfCom announced earlier this month that it was now accepting bids to operate a second digital radio network, which will operate alongside the existing national Digital One multiplex (also owned by Arqiva) and local DAB platforms.
(Complete Music Update) Read more
UK Road Tests DAB Service-Following
15.07.2014 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
In the United Kingdom, car manufacturers are driving new routes to assess DAB radio coverage along the country's roadways. These drive-and-test routes are intended to help DAB receiver manufacturers assess the functionality of their car radios.
(Radio World) Read more
Bauer and UTV join forces in national digital radio multiplex application
15.07.2014 - Arqiva WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Commercial radio rivals Magic owner Bauer and TalkSport parent UTV Media have joined forces in a bid to succeed where Channel 4 failed with a joint application to run the second national digital radio multiplex.
The radio groups have teamed up with transmission business Arqiva for their application for the licence to run the second nationwide digital audio broadcasting (DAB) platform, which will be home to around 10 new national radio services.
(The Guardian) Read more
Arqiva, Bauer and UTV unite to bid on licence for second DAB radio multiplex
15.07.2014 - Arqiva WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Arqiva, Bauer Radio and TalkSport owner UTV have come together to bid for a licence to launch a second DAB multiplex – the first having reached full capacity.
The companies have formed a consortium to apply to regulator Ofcom, which first invited companies to apply for a licence for a new, national radio multiplex service earlier this month.
A new radio multiplex would open up the capacity for 10 more digital radio stations.
(The Drum) Read more
Digital Radio Continues to Gain Across Norway
14.07.2014 - Digitalradio Norge AS - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
1.67 million DAB radios receivers have been sold in Norway, and 45% of Norwegian households report having at least one DAB radio. 12% of households report having car DAB radio.
(Radio magazine) Read more
More Local Radio Stations in DAB in Hedmark, Norway
14.07.2014 - Digitalradio Norge AS - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
DAB network of local radio stations in Hedmark is expanded. You can now you listen to local radio Solor radio, Solor radio + and Elverum radio in Grue, Åsnes, Valer, Elverum, Rauland, Whitstable and Strange on digital radio.
(Digital Radio Norway) Read more