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An Italian DAB+ package has been launched near the Austrian border, which can now be received across a large area and with excellent reception in large parts of Carinthia. The 1,790-meter-high Luschariberg, known in Italian as Monte Santo di Lussari, near Tarvisio, is located only about eight kilometers from the Austrian border. On October 15, DAB Italia's package was launched on channel 7D on Luschariberg. The primary target area for the transmitter location is the Italian Canal Valley. According to current information, new transmitting antennas with omnidirectional characteristics have been erected for this purpose. They also transmit in the direction of Carinthia with a power of 400 watts ERP.

The Government of the Balearic Islands has published a call for grants in the Official Gazette of the Balearic Islands (BOIB) aimed at encouraging the technological evolution of local digital terrestrial radio broadcasting towards DAB+ technology. With a budget of €300,000, this initiative is aimed at DAB licence holders for local radio stations in the Balearic Islands, with the aim of promoting the digitisation and modernisation of their broadcasts. The call for applications provides for grants covering up to 70% of eligible investments, with a deadline for implementation of 31 December 2026. The grants may be used for investments such as the execution of works and installations, and the acquisition of specific equipment and materials for DAB+ broadcasts (encoders, multiplexers, transmitters, antennas).

Operators of digital radio broadcasting networks are approaching the deadline by which they must meet the development criteria set by the Czech Telecommunications Office (ČTÚ). While both nationwide networks operated by Czech Digital Group (CDG) and RTI cz have achieved the desired coverage ahead of schedule, most regional DAB+ operators face rapid development in order to meet the first development criterion: within two years of obtaining frequency allocations, they must cover at least 40% of the population in each region for which they have won frequencies. This deadline for regional DAB+ network operators will expire in February or March next year, depending on when they received the decision on the issuance of frequency allocations.

#MTM25 will take place from 22 to 24 October 2025 at the House of Communication in Munich. Over three days, Europe's leading media conference will offer over 100 sessions, keynotes and exclusive masterclasses. International experts will discuss the future of the media and communications industry on five stages. The accompanying expo in the immediate vicinity of the stages will feature partner lounges, exhibition areas and showrooms, inviting visitors to network. Bayern Digital Radio will be presenting a live demo of ASA (Automatic Safety Alert) here. The ASA-enabled DAB+ radios on display will respond ‘live’ to the ASA messages broadcast every quarter of an hour. There will also be up-to-date information on network expansion, projects and marketing campaigns.

The systems developed in Estonia ensure that television and radio remain on air even if the electricity or internet connection is interrupted. Levira, in cooperation with state authorities, has built a decentralized network solution. "It is important to ensure that television and radio are on the air regardless of the situation," explains Kristo Kaasan, Levira's Director of Technology and IT. Digital radio has become a key tool, enabling the dissemination of crisis information in both audio and text form. "In a crisis situation, digital radio allows people to receive information automatically wherever they are. This is an important addition to traditional FM radio, which requires listeners to change channels and actively monitor the broadcast," says Kadi Luht-Kallas, advisor to the Ministry of the Interior.

Not only is Teleko digital cooperating with RTI cz in building a nationwide C network for digital broadcasting of commercial radio stations. In Ostrava, it has joined forces with the local company Broadcast Services, which is part of the Pohoda media group founded by Radim Pařízek, and will use its planned transmitter in Lanová Street to improve coverage in the Ostrava region. This was confirmed by Andrea Jančová from RTI cz and Martin Roztočil, who represents Broadcast Services in the media, in response to a query from the Televizníweb.cz server. It will be one of the most powerful transmitters in the C network, and RTI cz is having it internationally coordinated for channel 9D at a maximum power of 20 kW (only Třebíč has a transmitter of the same power).

Italy notifies Brussels of the amendment to the Electronic Communications Code to extend the obligation to equip connected vehicles with FM/DAB+ radio. IP reception via Bluetooth will no longer be sufficient: all new models must also allow analogue and digital broadcast listening. This measure aims to close loopholes in the automotive sector and ensure universal access to terrestrial radio. With notification no. 2025/0550/IT sent to the European Commission on 1 October, the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy (MIMIT) lays the foundations for the amendment of Article 98 of the Electronic Communications Code, proposing the obligation to equip all new vehicles — even those equipped only with connected infotainment systems — with receivers capable of tuning into analogue (FM) and digital terrestrial radio broadcast services (DAB+).

DAB+ listening in GfK Radio 360 Survey 6 showed that ARN stations are well listened to in Sydney and Melbourne while some of Nova’s new offerings are still finding their feet. Nova’s smooth stations in Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth are still the favourites in those cities. In Sydney, CADA is still No 1 with other ARN stations KIIS Australia and KIIS 90s also with more than 100K cume audience.

On 9 October, Dutch Guild organised a meeting at the media center of regional broadcaster NH Media in Hilversum, the Netherlands. Dutch Guild brings together multimedia professionals and organizes networking events several times a year, each focusing on a current technical topic. The aim is to exchange knowledge and experience by inviting guests who can tell a compelling story. This time, the focus was “Open-Source Broadcast.” Among the speakers was Yoran Kipping from Red Bee Media in Hilversum, who has also been closely involved with the local broadcaster ZFM in Zoetermeer for many years. He spoke about open-source broadcast in the field of DAB+ and reflected on developments from 2010 to the present, particularly in the Netherlands. The hall was filled with around 120 interested guests.

NOVA Entertainment has the launched a new DAB+ station called Nova All Stars dedicated to celebrating the world’s biggest names in music. It debuts in Adelaide with a residency from Taylor Swift. From October 13, listeners can enjoy wall-to-wall Taylor: her greatest hits, fan favourites, and a spotlight on her brand-new album, The Life of a Showgirl and the chance to win a copy of the album too. NOVA Entertainment’s Head of Music – Nova Network, Scott Baker-Smith, said: “We’ve always wanted a station that isn’t just pop-up radio, but dedicated to the artists who shape not just the music we hear on Nova, but our lives. Launching Nova All Stars on DAB+ and streaming – and doing it with the world’s biggest star following the launch of her new album – couldn’t be more fitting.”