Ireland - Regulation and Spectrum - History

08.03.2013

The Broadcasting Act 2009 makes provision for the licensing of sound broadcasting multiplexes to RTÉ and the commercial sector.

RTÉ have secured and are operating a 10 year multiplex licence. The Broadcasting Act also makes provision for existing commercial broadcasters in multiplex broadcasting areas to migrate to DAB, which includes an extension to their licence of up to six years.

Under RCC-06 Ireland has been allotted two frequencies for national DAB multiplexes, 12A and 12C, with other allocations for regional/local multiplexes. The RTE Multiplex is operating on Block 12C (227 .360 MHz). The Total Broadcast Multiplex is operating on Block 9B (204 .64 MHz).

30.01.2013

The Broadcasting Act 2009 makes provision for the licensing of sound broadcasting multiplexes to RTÉ and the commercial sector.

RTÉ have secured and are operating a 10 year multiplex licence. The Broadcasting Act also makes provision for existing commercial broadcasters in multiplex broadcasting areas to migrate to DAB, which includes an extension to their licence of up to six years. 

17.10.2012

The Broadcasting Act 2009 makes provision for the licencing of sound broadcasting multiplexes to RTÉ and the commercial sector.

RTÉ have secured and are operating a 10 year multiplex licence. The Broadcasting Act also makes provision for existing commercial broadcasters in multiplex broadcasting areas to migrate to DAB which includes an extension to their licence of up to six years.