Country Information for DAB, DAB+ and DMB - Norway
| Current situation | Coverage | Services on Air | Receiver Market | Details of Trials | Regulation | Links |
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Country Update from Norway
10-06-2009
There are currently two national DAB multiplexes, one of which is split into seven regions. The coverage is now more than 80%. At the end of 2007 DAB coverage expanded in Norway to offer more than twice the number of FM programmes to many rural areas. The networks carry 26 DAB services, 17% of the population has access to one or more DAB radios and DAB is already established in more than 20 road tunnels. There are about 290,000 DAB receivers in the market and FM shut down is planned when 50% of the population has access to a digital radio. The three biggest broadcasters in Norway, NRK, TV 2 and MTG, have set up their own company in order to launch mobile TV via DMB (MiniTV), which became a reality on the 15th May 2009. The initial offering consists of six live TV channels, on demand content and other related services. NMTV has begun its broadcasts in greater Oslo, an area covering 30% of the Norwegian population. DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) is seen as the best technology in Norway due to cost efficient coverage of large and rural areas.
Current situation
in Norway
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Last update: 02-09-2008
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| Population: | 4.8 million |
Coverage: | |
| Services: | 26 DAB |
| Sales (accumulated): | 230,000 devices |
Penetration by household: |
There are currently two national DAB multiplexes, one of which is split into seven regions. The coverage is now more than 80% with a household penetration of around 15%. At the end of 2007 DAB coverage expanded in Norway to offer more than twice the number of FM programmes to many rural areas. The networks carry 14 radio channels and an EPG. Eight channels are DAB-exclusive, and DAB is already established in more than 20 road tunnels. The media authorities are about to call for applicants to fill additional capacity with new offerings.
DMB services are expected to launch in winter 2008, now that the three biggest broadcasters in Norway: NRK, TV 2 and MTG, have set up their own company to focus on launching mobile TV via DMB.
Coverage
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Last update: 08-09-2008
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National and regional multiplexes cover about 80% of the population.
Services on Air
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Last update: 03-09-2008
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In this country there are
- National multiplexes: 1 Regular and 1 Trial
- Regional multiplexes: 2 Trial
NRK has a total number of about 20 programmes on DAB. Depending on the region there are between 11 -13 NRK services on-air, as well as two commercial services.
| Simulcast on AM / FM | Exclusive on digital | Total of services | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAB programmes | 2 | 24 | 26 |
Receiver Market
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Last update: 08-09-2008
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By the end of 2007, an accumulated number of approximately 191,000 DAB receivers had been sold in Norway, and a total of 438,000 people (11.8% of the population) say that they have access to a DAB radio.
There were marketing campaigns in Norway throughout 2007 by top electrical retailers and other specialists in home stereo/cinema. This included special events in the run up to the key Christmas period. An example marketing image is pictured.
Details of Trials
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Last update: 19-01-2008
New digital-only audio services are being introduced and service providers have several plans for new data-services. There are also plans to continue DMB tests which were performed with earlier success.
Regulation
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Last update: 02-09-2008
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Broadcasting in Norway is regulated according to the Broadcasting Act/Law. According to this Act, NRK has the right to broadcast nationally. Licences for the commercial broadcasters have been issued up to 2014.
Useful Links Top
http://www.dabdigitalradio.no/