DAB+ allows approximately 20 audio services to be broadcast within a single Eureka 147 transmission *** Did you know that in countries where DAB/DAB+ is fully established, it is the fastest growing of all digital platforms? *** Sub €30 DAB radios are available to all via web sites such as Amazon *** DAB is now being made available across the range of the Automotive market, from VW campers to top of the range Audis *** DAB Slide show pictures enables advertisers to couple pictures with audio magnifying consumer brand awareness *** Did you know that analogue listening has been losing market share over the last 10 years, while all digital platforms are on the rise? *** More than 45 different combined DAB/DAB+ receiver models commercially available ***

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10-06-2009

In May 2008 the Dutch Government was given permission by the House of Representatives to auction two DAB licenses in The Netherlands. The Allotments, which will be awarded, will be one nationwide multiplex in Band III and one nationwide coverage in the L-band (on 117 multiplexes). The licenses are technology free within the DAB spectrum mask (broadcasters are able to choose DAB, DAB+, DMB), and the content criteria is 80% of the multiplex must be used for broadcasting digital radio, mobile TV and visual radio. There is currently one DAB multiplex on-air broadcasting content from the public broadcaster, NOS, nine audio and three data channels with coverage of 70% of the population. A DMB trial was run by MTVNL which has now been completed and further mobile TV plans are being considered. Recently L-band coverage in The Netherlands was licensed to the multiplex Operator Callmax Global BV, who have stated their plans to use DAB+ technology. Callmax is currently deploying the nationwide network with DAB+ and DMB services and a commercial launch will be in August 2009.

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Current situation in Netherlands Top
Last update: 03-09-2008 - older versions

Population:16.0 million
Coverage:
Sparkline Graph 70%
Services:9 DAB, 3 Data
Last update: 19-01-2008

There is one DAB multiplex on air in The Netherlands containing services from the National Public Broadcaster (NOS).  In Autumn 2008 two commercial multiplex licences will be awarded, and the new operators will be able to decide whether to broadcast in DAB or DAB+.  It is likely that DAB+ will be the preferred standard.

Coverage Top
Last update: 09-07-2008 - older versions

There is currently 70% population coverage, expected to rise to 90% and then 100% in 2009.

DAB coverage map of the Netherlands

Services on Air Top
Last update: 02-09-2008 - older versions

In this country there is

on air.

This carries 6 audio services (simulcast) and 3 data services (DAB only) and is broadcast by the public broadcaster NOS. One of the audio programmes is a mono service in 48 kbps and uses half rate sampling.

Simulcast on AM / FM Exclusive on digital Total of services
DAB programmes 0 9 9
Data services 0 3 3
Total01212

Receiver Market Top
Last update: 19-01-2008

There is a small number of specialist retailers selling DAB digital radios.

Details of Trials Top
Last update: 09-07-2008 - older versions

There are currently no trials on air.

Regulation Top
Last update: 02-09-2008 - older versions

The Dutch government issues DAB licences and determines the terms and conditions that apply to the use of DAB in the Netherlands. It was announced that Band III and L-band should be used for DAB based services. An auction is currently planned for the end of 2008.

Useful Links Top

http://portal.omroep.nl/?nav=ozdpqBsHEbGcaCbvBtFPF
http://www.digi-radio.nl/
http://www.mtvnl.nl/