Last update: 01.12.2025
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DAB+ launched in Luxembourg on 1 December 2025.
At launch, three transmitters - Dudelange, Hosingen, and Napoleonsgaart - cover the country. Additional transmitters will be added by December 2026 with mobile reception then reaching 99.9% of the country.
12 stations are broadcast. The seven national and regional stations available on FM (for example RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg, RTL Radio – Deutschlands Hit Radio) are now also available on DAB+, along with five new stations.
- Crooner Radio
- Eldoradio
- L'essentiel Radio
- LOR'FM
- Nostalgie Luxembourg
- Opus 100,7
- Radio 100,7
- Radio ARA
- Radio Latina
- RTL Deutschlands Hit-Radio
- RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg
- Today Radio
At WorldDAB Summit 2025, Gérard Floener, Head of Digital Development Radio, RTL Luxembourg presented the launch of DAB+ in Luxembourg: Download the presentation.
2023-25: The roadmap to DAB+
On 29 March 2023, Luxembourg's Media, Connectivity and Digital Policy Department published a roadmap to support the launch and roll-out of DAB+.
In a statement, the department said it "regularly analyzes the opportunity for a national deployment and considers that the time for the introduction of DAB+ in Luxembourg is NOW."
"The objectives are ambitious:
- Enrich the sound media offer in Luxembourg;
- Ensure quasi-national coverage in mobile reception (motorway networks and tunnels);
- Support access to digital radio broadcasting of local radio stations."
The roadmap presents the strategic vision, the legal aspects, the practical arrangements and the provisional timetable for the launch of DAB+.
The roadmap is available here.
In November 2024, following the public call for applications for the licence to operate DAB+ broadcasting and to set up and manage a 1st multiplex from 19 August 2024, the Minister responsible for Radiocommunications and Radio Spectrum Management has selected Broadcasting Center Europe (BCE) as the successful applicant.
In February 2025, the Service des médias, de la connectivité et de la politique numérique (SMC) launched a public call for applications for sound radio services to be broadcast on the DAB+ multiplex.
At the same time, SMC is working on the concept for the second digital multiplex for local radio stations. In this context, the Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister, responsible for Media and Connectivity, Elisabeth Margue, met representatives of the Daachverband Lëtzebuerger Lokalradioën (DLLR) on 12 November 2024. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the specific needs of local radio stations and the practical arrangements for their transition to the digital multiplex.
Last update: 01.12.2025
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In December 2025: 3 transmitters provide coverage: Indoor: 75,6%, Mobile: 98,9%.
By December 2026: 9 transmitters will provide coverage: Indoor: 86,2% Mobile: 99,9%
In 2021 a DAB+ trial in Luxembourg covered 75% of the population.
Last update: 11.08.2021
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DAB+ tests were conducted in Luxembourg in 2018-2019 and again in 2021.
Last update: 09.08.2024
The law of 8 July 2024 amending the 1991 law on Electronic Media, which provides the legal framework for DAB+ in Luxembourg can be found here. It entered into force on 5 August 2024.
Radio Latina reaches all of Luxembourg thanks to DAB+
03.12.2025
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Luxembourg 
1 December 2025 marks the start of a new era for radio in Luxembourg, with the launch of the DAB+ system. Twelve radio stations have been approved by the government, following a public tender and a test phase, to broadcast via DAB+. One of these stations is Luxembourg's first multicultural radio station broadcasting in Portuguese. "Rádio Latina has difficulties with FM (Frequency Modulation) transmission in the southern part of the country and also in some locations in the north, where coverage is not the best or, in the worst cases, non-existent. This new digital technology will allow us to reach listeners anywhere in the country. The coverage is national," says Helder Rodrigues, director of Rádio Latina.
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Official launch of DAB+ in Luxembourg: a new era for radio broadcasting
02.12.2025
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Luxembourg
1 December 2025 marked a major step forward in the modernisation of radio broadcasting in Luxembourg with the official launch of the DAB+ digital broadcasting standard. The official launch took place at the Broadcasting Centre Europe (BCE) premises, in the presence of Elisabeth Margue, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister, responsible for Media and Connectivity, as well as representatives from radio services. The network is scheduled to be completed in June 2026. This launch is the culmination of a process that began in September 2020 with a preparatory study. On this basis, a national roadmap was published, defining the strategic vision and legal aspects, with the aim of informing citizens about this new technology.
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BCE launches Luxembourg's first DAB+ multiplex
02.12.2025
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Luxembourg
On 1 December, Broadcasting Centre Europe (BCE) officially launched Luxembourg's first DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) multiplex at its premises, in the presence of Elisabeth Margue, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister responsible for Media and Connectivity, as well as representatives of the eleven radio stations now broadcasting in DAB+. This official inauguration marks a major milestone for Luxembourg's radio landscape and for the future of broadcasting in the country. "The introduction of DAB+ and the arrival of new radio stations mark an important milestone for Luxembourg's radio landscape. This development will contribute to strengthening media pluralism in our country," said Margue, in June 2025.
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DAB+ in Luxembourg from 1 Dec: What's changing?
01.12.2025
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Luxembourg
All the Luxembourgish programmes that could be listened to via UKW/FM until now (with the exception of the local radio stations) will also be available on DAB+. In addition, there are 5 new programmes on DAB+ that could not be listened to terrestrially in Luxembourg until now (including RTL Today Radio). All RTL stations will be available on DAB+ in Luxembourg from the official launch of DAB+, on 1 December 2025. If your car radio is DAB+ capable, you do not need to do anything. The list of receivable stations will also include the DAB+ stations. The car radio automatically scans for new stations it can receive. On a DAB+ radio at home, you usually need to perform a new scan for the radio to find the new stations.
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RTL Today Radio begins DAB+ test phase ahead of official December launch
06.11.2025
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Luxembourg
Starting this Thursday, the first DAB+ signals for Luxembourg will be transmitted from Dudelange, marking the beginning of a new digital era for radio broadcasting in the country. Additional transmitters at Housen and Jardin Napoléon will follow in the coming days, expanding coverage across the region. Once the first transmitter is fully configured, the affected radio stations, including RTL Today Radio, will go live in 'TEST' mode. "This has been almost four years in the making, so we're absolutely delighted to finally reach this milestone", said Sam Steen, Head of Programming at RTL Today Radio. "It's a huge moment for the station, we're excited to be in people's cars more readily and to bring listeners the best music mix in Luxembourg, alongside news, local info, and lots of big giveaways."
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Luxembourg launches its test phase for digital radio
06.11.2025
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Luxembourg
Starting this Thursday, the first DAB+ signals will be broadcast from Dudelange, marking an important step in the transition to digital radio in Luxembourg. Installations in Hosingen and Jardin Napoléon will follow in the coming days. As soon as the first transmitter is operational, the radio stations concerned will be broadcast in ‘TEST’ mode. This test phase, which will run throughout November, will allow the installations to be checked under real conditions. Occasional interruptions or temporary outages are possible, in order to test the redundancy and stability of the system. It is essential to understand that this period is exclusively dedicated to testing. The radio stations broadcast will therefore carry the label ‘TEST’ until the official launch.
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Further DAB+ tests in Luxembourg
23.07.2025
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Luxembourg
In Luxembourg, the national DAB+ package on channel 7D with 12 stations is due to be launched this autumn. However, there are signs that a second DAB+ package could soon follow. Test programmes are currently being broadcast in Luxembourg via two transmitter sites. Two sites are being used that are not intended for the national mux on channel 7D. They will primarily serve the south of the country. The test broadcasts can be observed on channel 5D. Initially, the test packet will be broadcast via the Junglinster site. It will be broadcast with a power of 1 kW ERP. The second location is Rodange/Um Bierg, in the very south-west of Luxembourg. With 300 watts ERP, the range of the site is rather limited. Only the RLM programme is currently on air.
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Today Radio on the air soon as DAB+ rolls out
16.06.2025
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Luxembourg
Today Radio has officially been selected as one of twelve broadcasters granted a DAB+ operator license in Luxembourg, marking a major milestone in its development after three years of digital-only operation. "After three years operating as a digital station we're delighted and very excited to be able to bring Today Radio to a wider audience with the launch of DAB+", said Sam Steen, Head of Programming at Today Radio. "As the only fully English language radio station in Luxembourg, we look forward to engaging with the whole community of those living in the Grand Duchy – and doing it to a soundtrack of great music, all day, every day." Other selected DAB+ broadcasters include RTL Radio Luxembourg and Eldoradio.
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Announcement of the 12 radio services selected for Luxembourg DAB+ broadcasting
16.06.2025
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Luxembourg
On 26 February 2025 the Media, Connectivity and Digital Policy Department (SMC) of the Ministry of State launched a public call for applications for sound radio services to be broadcast on DAB+. Following an evaluation process of the applications received, and based on the opinion of the Luxembourg Independent Audiovisual Authority (ALIA), twelve radio services have been selected to join the first national multiplex. The operator's licence to broadcast via DAB+ and to set up and manage a first multiplex was awarded to Broadcasting Center Europe SA on 3 June 2025. In accordance with the specifications, broadcasting must begin no later than six months after the award of the licence.
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Crooner Radio, Damien Chasseur's new project
08.04.2025
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Luxembourg
On Friday, the last day of the call for applications to be one of the 12 radio stations in Luxembourg's DAB+ multiplex, entrusted to BCE, the founder and partner of CBTW and investor in Tera House, Damien Chasseur, submitted an application. The aim is to bring Crooner Radio to Luxembourg. On the final day of the government's call for applications to be one of the twelve radio stations to be included in the Dab+ multiplex, the founder and partner of CBTW finally submitted his application to bring to Luxembourg an FM station that is fairly well known in France: Crooner Radio. "I've always been eclectic. And in applying, I want to bring a new offer to Luxembourg with the DAB+ and not just copy and paste," he explains.
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30.05.2023
This week’s news from the United Kingdom that the BBC will stop scheduling separate content for Radio 4 Long Wave follows several other high power Long Wave (LW) broadcasts ceasing.
The high cost of analogue transmission, coupled with a reported difficulty in finding replacement parts for older obsolete equipment, is driving these decisions.
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