Denmark - Current situation - History
30.01.2012
Denmark is one of the most successful DAB markets in the world. With 34% of the population accessing digital radio services, Denmark has the highest number of DAB users per capita in the world.
The public broadcaster, DR (Danish Radio) has been an enthusiastic supporter of digital radio since it began trials in 1995. Regular services have been available since 2002.
From 1st of November 2011 DR will only broadcast on multiplex 1, and multiplex 2 is reserved for commercial broadcasters.
Over one third of the 2.5 million Danish households have one or more DAB radios and around 8% of all radio listening is to a DAB set. Cumulative set sales in 2010 are around 1.5 million.
A possible third multiplex is under discussion for regional and local stations.
14.09.2011
Denmark is one of the most successful DAB markets in the world. With 34% of the population accessing digital radio services, Denmark has the highest number of DAB users per capita in the world.
The public broadcaster, DR (Danish Radio) has been an enthusiastic supporter of digital radio since it began trials in 1995. Regular services have been available since 2002.
Two multiplexes deliver 17 programmes from DR, and there are two commercial stations represented on DAB: Pop FM and NOVA fm.
In 2009, the Danish government agreed that a new commercial radio station would be offered the opportunity, through a beauty contest, to broadcast on FM and the second multiplex from 1st of November 2011. This was won by a Danish consortium 24syv, with stakeholders including a newspaper group.
From 1st of November 2011 DR will only broadcast on multiplex 1, and multiplex 2 is reserved for commercial broadcasters.
Over one third of the 2.5 million Danish households have one or more DAB radios and around 8% of all radio listening is to a DAB set. Cumulative set sales in 2010 are around 1.5 million.
A third multiplex is planned for regional and local stations.
03.09.2011
Denmark is one of the most successful DAB markets in the world. With 33% of the population accessing digital services, Denmark has the highest number of DAB users per capita in the world.
The public broadcaster, Danish Radio (DR) has been an enthusiastic supporter of digital radio since it began trials in 1995. Regular services have been available since 2002.
In 2009, the Danish government agreed that commercial radio stations would be offered the opportunity, through a beauty contest, to broadcast on the second multiplex. This was won by a Danish consortium, with stakeholders including a newspaper group.
From 1st of November 2011 DR will only broadcast on multiplex 1, and multiplex 2 is reserved for commercial broadcasters.
Two multiplexes deliver 17 stations from DR, and there are two commercial stations represented on DAB: Pop FM and NOVA fm.
The Danish market is now looking to the government about a decision on the futue of digital radio and a possible FM switch off.
Over one third of the 2.5M Danish households has one or more DAB radios and around 8% of all radio listening is to a DAB set.Cumulative set sales in 2010 are around 1.5 million.
A third multiplex is planned for regional and local stations.