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DAB+: 59 channels available before a further call for applications

16.04.2026 - France France

Arcom has announced plans for a further DAB+ call for applications in the second quarter of 2026, as part of efforts to optimise available resources. With 59 channels spread across 32 multiplexes, the regulator is consulting with operators to adjust allocations, whilst coverage now stands at 70% of the population and is set to reach 80% for mobile users by the end of the year. This news comes as the network covering major urban areas is being completed. On 2 April, the launch of DAB+ in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin marked the achievement of full coverage for towns with over 50,000 inhabitants in mainland France.

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