Uganda Communications Commission to launch DAB+ pilot project
27.09.2023
- Uganda 
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) will Thursday launch Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) Pilot Project, one of the first steps towards transforming radio broadcasting in Uganda. UCC Headquarters will host an event that will mark the beginning of a new era in radio broadcasting. The launch will include presentations, and a physical demo. The Pilot project will run for a duration of one-year, paving way for steps that shall lead to the eventual rollout of Digital Audio Broadcasting in Uganda. The primary objectives of the DAB+ Pilot Project include evaluating technology attributes of digital audio broadcasting, identifying and understanding the prerequisites for national rollout, assessing market readiness through listener feedback, encouraging digital content development, understanding costs and revenue models, and informing policy & regulatory requirements for introduction of digital audio broadcasting in Uganda.
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