Norway - Current situation - History
01.02.2008
There are currently two national DAB multiplexes, one of which is split into seven regions. The coverage is now more than 80% with a household penetration of 13.4%. At the end of 2007 DAB coverage expanded in Norway to offer more than twice the number of FM programmes to many rural areas. The networks carry 14 radio channels and EPG. Eight channels are DAB-exclusive, and DAB is already established in more than 20 road tunnels. The media authorities are about to call for applicants to fill additional capacity with new offerings. There are also plans to continue DMB tests, which were performed with earlier success.
19.01.2008
Norway has two national DAB multiplexes, one of which is split into seven regions. The overall coverage is about 80%. According to the Geneva 2006 (GE06) frequency plan there is capacity for a further three multiplexes, two of which are divided into smaller areas adapted to local radio. There is currently strong cooperation between the public and commercial broadcasters. Further investment in marketing and closer co-operation within the industry has lead to an increase in DAB receiver sales. In large areas, the population already has more than twice as many radio channels on DAB compared to what is available on FM. NRK, the public broadcaster, plans to start FM switch off in 2014.