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TNS research published at IFA Berlin shows the significant growth of DAB+ across Germany with more than 2 million DAB+ users than prior year. Michael Reichert, Head of ARD project office said: "The new data shows that the market penetration of digital radio has increased significantly...We will continue with our programme of campaigns.." Press Release (German)

In late July, the Council of the Authority for the Communications Authority has decided to proceed with the planning of new regional areas for the T DAB +.

From September 16, Germany radio will receive culture via DAB+. DAB+ is the successor technology of DAB and makes for a much better sound, whether at home or in the car. DAB + offers also - depending on the functionality of the radio - program-related ancillary services such as traffic information, weather maps, send titles or the latest news.

WorldDMB has for the first time collated key statistics from digital radio markets around the world. The aim is to present, in an easily accessible format, the status and progress of DAB/DAB+ in nine major territories.

The 12 new transmitters will bring DAB to an additional 50,000 households and improves digital radio reception for more than half a million. The new areas covered are: Darwen (Lancashire), Hebden Bridge, Maesteg, Luddenden & Sowerby Bridge, Stocksbridge (South Yorkshire), Matlock & Wirksworth, Oxford & south west Oxfordshire, Rye, East Grinstead, Okehampton, Jedburgh and Biggar. - See more at: http://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/2014/09/dab-transmitters-switched-on-for-northern-radio-listeners/#sthash.RP9YbZfl.dpuf

Frontier Silicon, the world's leading supplier of digital radio and connected audio technology solutions, launches Verona 2, a new DAB digital radio module based on its 4th generation Kino 4 chip.

The TunPad is the epitome of the new Sangean Bluetooth loudspeaker series. Excellent sound coupled with state-of-the-art technology: in addition to DAB+ and FM tuner.

The k2 media sales GmbH in Hamburg will start in September 2014, the "k2 Audio Digital Combo Germany" is a new marketing combination of digital radio stations in Germany and will market radio stations on DAB / DAB +, Webradio and other digital distribution channels with interactive elements. The initial impetus for this came from the Bavarian Regulatory Authority for Commercial Broadcasting (BLM) together with the network operator Bayern Digital Radio GmbH (BDR).

WorldDMB President Patrick Hannon talks about the importance of the German market for the introduction of digital radio in Europe and the world. "Germany is key to the success of digital radio in Europe. Digital radio is well established in UK, Norway, Denmark and Switzerland – and with the national launches of DAB+ in Germany (2011) and the Netherlands (2013), European momentum is clearly building. New markets such as Italy, France, Poland and Sweden are now taking their first steps – and are monitoring closely the development of digital radio in Germany to see whether DAB+ will be the primary future platform for radio in Europe."

Independent Radios (Les Indés Radios) used an advertisement to draw the Minister's attention to the issues of digital radio, a fair allocation of FM frequencies, and anti-competition law.