Population:	4.8 million
Coverage:	80%
Services:	26 DAB
Sales (accumulated):	230,000 devices
Penetration by household:	15%

Last update: 09-07-2008

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.

National and regional multiplexes cover about 80% of the population.

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.

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.

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.

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.