Germany - Coverage - History

08.09.2014

The total coverage is 83% of the area and 91% of the population. ARD multiplexes cover 75% of the area and
86% of the population. The national multiplex covers 67% of the area and 81% of the population with rollout of further transmitters planned.

Digital radio is available in all metropolitan areas. 75% of the majority of transit routes (Autobahn) are covered as well as many rural areas. Detailed information on the network coverage can be found on www.digitalradio.de/empfang.

06.05.2014

By mid-2013, the total network coverage of digital radio reached 81.8% of the area or 90% of the population. The national as well as the regional networks were extended further in 2013, filling existing white spots in particular. Digital radio is currently available in all metropolitan areas, alongside 75% of the majority of transit routes (Autobahn) and also in many rural areas. Detailed information on the network coverage can be found on www.digitalradio.de/empfang.

11.09.2013

By mid-2013, the total network coverage of digital radio reached 81.8 % of the area or 90% of the population. The national as well as the regional networks were extended further in 2013, filling existing white spots in particular. Digital radio is currently available in all metropolitan areas, alongside 75% of the majority of transit routes (Autobahn) and also in many rural areas. Detailed information on the network coverage can be found on www.digitalradio.de/empfang.