Denmark - Current situation - History
19.01.2008
According to polls, by mid-2007, one million Danes will live in a household with a digital radio. This corresponds with sales of half a million receivers, many of them sold in a successful marketing drive in the 2006 Christmas period. Two VHF multiplexes transmit a mix of commercial and non-commercial programming from, at present, a total of 54 sites. From 1st January 2008, multiplexes will be separated into commercial and non-commercial broadcasting. DAB receiver sales are strong and expected to increase throughout 2007 and 2008. Approximately 300 specialised electronics retail stores sell DAB radios, and supermarket as well as food chains are significant players with frequent offerings. Broadcasters and other industry players, to promote both services and digital radio, have formed “DAB Danmark.” Due to the vast DAB network it would be relatively simple to implement a DMB service in Denmark.
01.09.2007
According to polls, by mid-2007, one million Danes will live in a household with a digital radio. This corresponds with sales of half a million receivers, many of them sold in a successful marketing drive in the 2006 Christmas period. Two VHF multiplexes transmit a mix of commercial and non-commercial programming from, at present, a total of 54 sites. From 1st January 2008, multiplexes will be separated into commercial and non-commercial broadcasting. DAB receiver sales are strong and expected to increase throughout 2007 and 2008. Approximately 300 specialised electronics retail stores sell DAB radios, and supermarket as well as food chains are significant players with frequent offerings. Broadcasters and other industry players, to promote both services and digital radio, have formed DAB Danmark. Due to the vast DAB network it would be relatively simple to implement a DMB service in Denmark.