Population:	4.5 million
Coverage:	99%
Services:	17 DAB, 15 DAB+
Sales (accumulated):	25,000 devices

Last update: 19-01-2008

Singapore has enjoyed DAB transmissions since 1999 and was the first country in the world to reach 100% coverage.

MediaCorp Radio, the national public broadcaster, is a keen supporter of digital radio. The commercial operator, Rediffusion, launched commercial DAB+ services on a subscription basis in 2008.

There is also an on-going DMB multimedia data service trial showing the local traffic road conditions and a trial Traffic News DAB channel based on automated text-to-speech conversion. Various operators in Singapore have announced their plans for commercial mobile TV services.

MediaCorp Radio launched DAB services in 1999.  Since then, the company has lauched a second national multiplex (2002).  The two muxes deliver a total of 14 audio services and four data channels.  Data on offer includes EPG, BWS and TPEG traffic services.

In 2008, the commercial broadcaster Rediffusion, launched a subscription based multiplex using DAB+.  It delivers a mix of 15 audio services on a subscription basis, including stations from around the world, and commercial-free services.

Singapore is a very car-orientated country with around 800,000 vehicles (approximately one for every five people).  In-car applications using DAB or DAB+ are seen as key to further developing the market.

MediaCorp Digital Radio & Rediffusion both have 99% outdoor coverage.

In this country there are

• National multiplexes: 3 Regular

• 14 commercial audio and data services, free-to-air
• seven commercial audio services, subscription

Retailers selling DAB receivers in Singapore  include consumer electronics stores, car audio retailers and Rediffusion's sales offices.  Rediffusion has sponsored a number of radios for use by  the eldery (pictured).

MediaCorp is evaluating the feasibility of introducing DMB & DAB+ services and is working towards conducting several data application trial services that include DMB TPEG, eBillboard and Public Warning System (PWS).

Broadcasting in Singapore is regulated by the Media Development Authority (MDA). For DAB Digital Radio, there are three different licences for three different categories; there is a DAB Multiplex Licence (eight years) where operators are required to carry at least five audio services on each multiplex but can allocate 35% of the multiplex to data services. The second category is a DAB Broadcaster Service Licence (five years) for content providers, which incorporates programme and advertising guidelines issued in the analogue world. Finally, there is the Class Licence (no stipulated licence period), which covers a range of data and multimedia services supported by DAB. The MDA has adopted a self-regulatory approach, and there is no need for service operators to approach the MDA for approval to start a data service.