Population:	405.6 thousand
Coverage:	100%

Last update: 24-03-2010

Malta was the first European country to roll out a DAB+ network and services were on-air in October 2008. There are over 25 services on the multiplex which include unique digital only stations, MOT, EPG and DLS applications.

The multiplex is operated by Digi B Network and covers 100% of the population. By the middle of 2010, 12.2% of Maltese listeners were tuning in via DAB+.

Malta boasts a vibrant and growing DAB+ community of services.  The regulator, the Malta Broadcasting Authority, has embraced digital radio and multi-media broadcasting and its enthusiasm has transferred to the Maltese population.

Digi B Network, which operates the island country's national mux, hopes to increase available services to around 40 channels.  Among the stations already on air is an international mix including channels in Italian, French and German, plus the BBC World Service and Voice of America.  And there is plenty of choice among local stations too with genres such as opera, pop, classical, news, religion, sport and jazz.

Digi B Network also designs and manufacturers DAB+ radios and has brought out the first DAB+ enabled car stereo for both domestic use and export.

Coverage has now reach 100% in Malta.

A range of DAB+ radios from manufacturers such as PURE and Revo are available in Malta.   The Digi B Network has launched the first DAB+ in-car receiver which is currently available in Malta or online.

Digi B is committed to bringing increased listening choice to its digital audience and will cotinued to run test broadcasts of new services.

In early 2006, the Malta Communications Authority awarded the country’s four terrestrial DAB frequencies. The licence runs for eight years, subject to review after six.  The Broadcasting Authority in 2008 approved the rebroadcasting of 36 foreign digital radio stations, the simulcasting of 12 nationwide analogue radio stations and of one community radio.