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Last update: 22.09.2023 - older versions

DAB+ adoption in Indonesia was confirmed in August 2023, with the publication of the "Regulation of the Minister of Communication and Informatics No. 5 of 2023 on Master Plan and Operational Technical Provisions for the Use of Radio Frequency Spectrum for the Purpose of Radio Broadcasting Services Through Terrestrial Media". The document sets out that "VHF Band III in the 202-230 MHz radio frequency range uses digital technology standards based on Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+)," and this will be used for the public broadcaster Radio Republik Indonesia.

In April 2016 public broadcaster Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) launched trial DAB+ digital radio services in Jakarta.

A decree issued by Ministry of Communication and Informatics Republic of Indonesia (MCIT) states that Indonesia will use DAB+ as its official digital platform on Band III.

Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI), the public service broadcaster, has been operating a DAB+ trial since August 2013, powered by a 2.5 KW transmitter and antenna located at the top of the RRI headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, using channel 12D VHF on Band III. The first stage of the DAB+ trial will cover the Jakarta area and in the future RRI plans to develop coverage and the number of programmes covered by the trial.

RRI and MCIT will launch DAB+ services from two RRI radio stations, one in Entikong, a small city of Kalimantan / Borneo, and the other in Batam City, an island close to border of Singapore. These services are in line with Presidential policy to serve Indonesian citizens in border areas and remote areas. The content will be local, regional and national programmes.

Last update: 05.03.2021 - older versions

In this country there is

Local multiplex: 1 Regular

on air.

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(a) These web pages are updated regularly to reflect current services on air, however they may not be exactly up to date.

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There are 8 DAB+ programmes on air, 5 are simulcasts of FM programmes and three are programmes available exclusively via DAB+ digital radio. All the programmes are aired 19 hours per day.

	Simulcast on AM / FM	Exclusive on digital	Total of services
DAB+ programmes	5	3	8

Last update: 24.05.2016 - older versions

The availability of affordably priced digital radio receivers is a key factor in the successful rollout of DAB+ digital radio in Indonesia and the Indonesian radio industry is working with receiver manufacturers. Now at least one digital radio manufacturer in Indonesia (Panasonic Indonesia) has produced a digital DAB/DAB+ receiver for the Indonesian market. At present this company is waiting for a licence to sell the receiver in Indonesia.

Last update: 06.07.2015

There are 8 DAB+ programmes on air, 5 are simulcasts of FM programmes and three are programmes available exclusively via DAB+ digital radio. All the programmes are aired 19 hours per day.

Last update: 06.07.2015 - older versions

The Government is assessing new regulation and channel planning for the implementation of DAB+. The Government has plans to use the spectrum frequency Channel 5 of Band III in the Jakarta area. The spectrum frequency for other cities is being prepared by the Government.

RRI launches visual radio

28.03.2016 - RRI (Radio Republik Indonesia) WorldDAB Member - Indonesia

RRI's Knvergensi Studio is not only limited to audio, but also combines audio, video, and text. This type of visual radio can then be displayed like television. This will be supported by optimizing DAB+ transmitters which broadcast with digital RRI.

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New Digital Radio Guidelines Released

05.10.2012 - Indonesia

New guidelines for deploying digital radio were outlined during a four-day DAB technology workshop, held in Jakarta, Sept. 24–27. Organized by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, WorldDMB, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of ...

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Recommendations from digital radio workshop, Jakarta, Indonesia

27.09.2012 -

- Indonesia

A digital radio technology workshop hosted by the regulator KOMINFO and public broadcaster RRI held in Jakarta this week and attended by public and private broadcasters from Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia recommends that broadcasters in the region start planning for the digitization of radio.

DAB+ Technology Workshop and Transmission Demonstration commences

25.09.2012 -

- Indonesia

Yesterday saw the start of a four day DAB+ Technology Workshop and Transmission Demonstration, in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event is jointly organised by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), Ministry for Communications and Technology, Radio Republic Indonesia (RRI), Commercial Radio Australia and WorldDMB.

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of Indonesia (KOMINFO), Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI), WorldDMB and the ABU to hold a DAB+ Technology Showcase in Jakarta, Indonesia

19.09.2012 -

- Indonesia

This DAB+ technology workshop and transmission demonstration will comprise of a two day technology workshop followed by a two day transmission trial and field measurement exercise in and around the city of Jakarta, Indonesia from 24- 27 September. The event is jointly organised by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, Ministry for Communications and Technology, Radio Republic Indonesia and WorldDMB.

Be positive about radio's future Warner tells RadioAsia Conference

14.05.2012 - Indonesia

The case study in Australia, where Radio is outperforming most other media in audience and revenue is a good example. In Australia digital radio is succeeding and has achieved a 10% penetration of the population in around 3 years.

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Tell the story with your audience says Mike McCluskey at RadioAsia

10.05.2012 - Indonesia

While AM/FM radio consumption is still 64%, DAB listening in the UK is now 20%, listening through TVs is 6%, internet listening is 4%. The new platforms bring the opportunity of adding visuals to the radio program, according to Cohen.

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Radio Asia 2012 make avenues for the radio industry in APAC region

08.05.2012 - Indonesia

Emphasising more about radio's importance he added that, often low-tech methods of communication can have a much greater reach and impact than the high-tech communications methods of the digital era, as remotely located people do not have access to all ...

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Radio Asia delegates urged to adopt latest ideas

07.05.2012 - Indonesia

With new radio you can download, discuss and connect,” said the Minister. Indonesia has chosen DAB as the national digital standard for the country's switch to digital. Digital radio is considered a solution to the high demand for FM channels, ...

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Radio Asia delegates urged to adopt latest ideas

07.05.2012 - Indonesia

The 7th Radio Asia conference has begun in Jakarta. Speaking at the conference opening, ABU Secretary General Javad Mottaghi said “radio must look to the latest ideas to continue to be sustainable and influential in this region… Radio plays such an important role in the lives of so many people.”

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