Can DAB+ save terrestrial broadcast radio?

07.10.2025 - WorldDAB News

Graham Dixon writes: In this column, I have not written much about DAB+, but it’s worth highlighting its continuing expansion across Europe and beyond. Looking around Europe, the situation continues to be quite encouraging. Things are finally moving forward in Ireland and Portugal, with trials underway. Austria has massively increased the number of stations on DAB+, while Switzerland stopped FM broadcasting at the end of last year. Meanwhile, regarding functionality, the Germans have introduced an Automatic Safety Alert system, which can deliver warnings without needing online connectivity. It all sounds really positive! So, I was pleased to speak to Jacqueline Bierhorst, president of WorldDAB...

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