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Slovenia

Last update: 08.06.2023 - older versions

DAB+ has been on air since 2016, with the launch of the first R1 national DAB+ network, operated by public broadcaster RTV Slovenia.

Currently on air are:

National multiplex: R1, carrying 16 stations

Regional multiplexes: R2 East, R2 West, carrying 24 stations

Local multiplex: R3 (Ljubljana), carrying 5 stations.

For the national R1 multiplex, portable indoor coverage is 77%, mobile outdoor coverage is 89%, with 90% of highways/motorways covered.

Planning for DAB in tunnels has been completed, with 13 tunnels of more than 500m identified. A tended for implemention is expected around the end of 2023.

A tender for an additional new national multiplex is expected in Q4 2023, and a further digital-only station licence will be issued this year.

Extending coverage on national and regional multiplexes is planned for 2024.

Last update: 08.06.2023 - older versions

The coverage of the national R1 network is shown below.

For this multiplex, portable indoor coverage is 77%, mobile outdoor coverage is 89%, and 90% of highways/motorways are covered.

Last update: 03.03.2021 - older versions

In this country there are

on air.

Please note:

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

(b) The logos shown on these pages are for illustrative purposes only – manufacturers and broadcasters are directed here for information on implementing station logos.

See real time information about DAB+ services on air in Slovenia here.

	Simulcast on AM / FM	Exclusive on digital	Total of services
DAB+ programmes	40	5	45

Last update: 30.09.2014 - older versions

Receivers are available in some stores and as an option in some car brands.

Last update: 19.01.2016 - older versions

The latest DAB trial completed in November 2013. Coverage was available in the capital city of Ljubljana and central Slovenia. The trial broadcasts covered 22.5% of the population.

Last update: 08.06.2023 - older versions

Slovenia's R1 multiplex was filled in August 2019 with the award of licences to Radio Aktual and Radio City to broadcast on the remaining spaces available on the R1 network. Interest was high with 11 applicants - a healthy sign ahead of the public consultation by AKOS on the tender process for a second DAB+ national network, with a public meeting held at AKOS offices on 12 September 2019.

In September 2019, Slovenia's Agency for Communication Networks and Services (Akos) launched a call for tenders for DAB+ frequencies. The contract concerns two multiplexes – R2 (national) and R3 (Ljubljana).

In December 2019 AKOS issued licenses for national mux R2 and local mux R3 (covering the capital city Ljubljana) to the public broadcaster RTV Slovenia.

DAB+ radio to become mandatory across new cars in the EU

07.01.2019 - Slovenia

Following the introduction of the EU's new directive on the digitisation of radio in cars, car manufacturers across the EU will have to start including the DAB+ standard as part of all in-car radio systems moving forward. Amongst other things, drivers will benefit from a more seamless transmission of traffic information.

(Zurnal 24) Read more

Slovenian Radio Maxi has joined DAB+ digital radio offer

30.10.2018 - Slovenia

Slovenia's Radio Maxi has also expanded its offer of digital terrestrial radio in Slovenia. It is already the sixteenth station in the "Slovenia DAB+ R1" network.

(Český rozhlas) Read more

Former Yugoslav republics to discuss the introduction of DAB+

23.10.2018 - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Croatia - Serbia - North Macedonia - Montenegro - Slovenia

Representatives of regulatory authorities from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro are exploring the introduction of DAB+ services following a conference in Sarajevo in order to exchange experiences and discuss the challenges for the future. While DAB+ in Slovenia is the only former Yugoslav republic already in regular operation, Croatia have been testing for the last year. The other Balkan states have expressed interest.

(Communcations Regulatory Agency BH) Read more

Former Yugoslav republics to discuss the introduction of DAB+

23.10.2018 - North Macedonia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Croatia - Serbia - Montenegro - Slovenia

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New consultation on DAB+ expansion in Slovenia

19.10.2018 - Slovenia

The Slovenian media regulator will conduct a public consultation on 21 November on expanding the country’s DAB networks. Interested parties must confirm their participation by Tuesday 20 November.

(Agency of Communications of Slovenia) Read more

DAB news from Germany, Slovenia and Northern Ireland

24.07.2018 - Germany - Slovenia - United Kingdom

German public broadcaster Bayerische Rundfunk (BR) switched on a new DAB+ multiplex transmitter in the Waldnaab (Upper Palatinate) region on 13 July. Use of digital devices continues to grow in Northern Ireland, with a 5% year-over-year increase reported, reaching 35% of all listening hours. In Slovenia, five new stations have been given licences to operate DAB+ services.

(Radio Magazine) Read more

New DAB+ licences issued to five Slovenian radio stations

19.07.2018 - Slovenia

The Slovenian Agency for Communication Networks and Services (Akos) has granted new licences for five radio stations to begin broadcasting on DAB+, bringing the total to 18 stations now able to broadcast on DAB+ in Slovenia. Further requirements including transmissions beginning three months following the awarding, and that the stations comply with network operator RTV Slovenija on details surrounding transmission.

(Telecompaper) Read more

Digital radio updates From Slovenia, Ireland, UK and France

29.05.2018 - Arqiva WorldDAB Member - Slovenia - Ireland - United Kingdom - France

The National Broadcasting Council of Slovenia (SRDF) has decided to switch to DAB+ in Ljubljana, with most FM broadcasting to cease from February 2022. In Cork, Ireland, a new small-scale digital radio multiplex is about to begin a 12-month trial period with a capacity to receive 20 programmes. In the UK, Sound Digital's commercial DAB multiplex coverage area will reach an additional four million people following a new agreement with Arqiva. In Lille, DAB+ broadcasts will begin on 19 June.

(Radio magazine) Read more

Slovenia suggests switchover date

23.05.2018 - Slovenia

Slovenia’s Broadcasting Council is targeting 2 February 2022 as the date for the country’s digital radio switchover. The Council proposes the 2022 date, which it said coincides with the timing of other proposed transitions within the framework of the updated legislation.

(Radio World) Read more

Slovenia to switch to DAB+ by February 2022

23.05.2018 - Slovenia

The National Broadcasting Council of Slovenia (SRDF) has decided to switch from VHF to DAB + in Ljubljana, with the most important radio stations to stop their FM broadcasting on 22 February 2022 and distribute their programs exclusively via DAB+.

(InfoSat) Read more