Germany - Coverage - History
11.07.2016
Digital radio is available in all metropolitan areas. The total coverage (combined coverage of ARD multiplexes and the national multiplex) is 89.53% of the area and 95.3% of the population. The 1st level road coverage of the national Network is 10900 km which is equal to 90.1%. ARD multiplexes in particular cover 81.65% of the area and 89.5% of the population. The national multiplex covers 89.4% of the area and 79.69% of the population with rollout of further transmitters planned.
As of June 2015 and with a completion date of 2016 the nation-wide DAB+ network is to be extended by around 50 transmitters, aiming to achieve uninterrupted coverage on major roads and allowing digital radio reception in 92% of the German area (mobile outdoor) as well as 82% portable indoor.
See coverage plans below.
Detailed information on the network coverage can be found on www.digitalradio.de/empfang.
30.11.2015
Digital radio is available in all metropolitan areas. The total coverage (combined coverage of ARD multiplexes and the national multiplex) is 89.53% of the area and 95.3% of the population. The 1st level road coverage of the national Network is 10900 km which is equal to 90.1%. ARD multiplexes in particular cover 81.65% of the area and 89.5% of the population. The national multiplex covers 89.4% of the area and 79.69% of the population with rollout of further transmitters planned.
As of June 2015 and with a completion date of 2016 the nation-wide DAB+ network is to be extended by around 50 transmitters, aiming to achieve uninterrupted coverage on major roads and allowing digital radio reception in 92% of the German area (mobile outdoor) as well as 82% portable indoor.
See coverage plans below.
Detailed information on the network coverage can be found on www.digitalradio.de/empfang.
20.08.2015
Digital radio is available in all metropolitan areas. 75% of the majority of transit routes (Autobahn) are covered as well as many rural areas. The total coverage is 83% of the area and 91% of the population. ARD multiplexes in particular cover 76% of the area and 86% of the population. The national multiplex covers 63% of the area and 78% of the population with rollout of further transmitters planned.
As of June 2015 and with a completion date of 2016 the nation-wide DAB+ network is to be extended by around 50 transmitters, aiming to achieve uninterrupted coverage on major roads and allowing digital radio reception in 92% of the German area (mobile outdoor) as well as 82% portable indoor.
See coverage plans below.
Detailed information on the network coverage can be found on www.digitalradio.de/empfang.