WorldDAB celebrates new members, reflecting global growth of DAB+
05.05.2026 by Rebecca Keene
New members in the first quarter of 2026 include key automotive and broadcasting equipment manufacturers, public and private broadcasters, network operators, and national media regulators
WorldDAB - the global industry forum for DAB+ digital radio - has added seven new member organisations in the first three months of 2026, reflecting increasing momentum in the adoption of DAB+. The new members are:
Bauer Media Audio is Europe’s leading digital commercial radio and audio operator, reaching over 61 million listeners every week across nine countries.
Coimisiún na Meán is Ireland’s agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe, and trusted media landscape.
In DAB+ environments, CreaCast provides a full range of services including DAB+ ensemble multiplexing and backup multiplexing.
The Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT) is Greece’s national public service media organisation.
Lucid’s mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating advanced technologies and the most captivating luxury electric vehicles centred around the human experience.
Founded in 1933, Nissan Motor Corporation is a global automotive company driven by a bold, challenger spirit embedded in its DNA.
Telantel S.r.l. was founded in 1985 and has a long-standing history in the design and manufacturing of broadcasting equipment.
WorldDAB now has 121 members in 42 countries.
DAB+ continues to grow around the world, with the Communications Authority of Kenya launching a new trial broadcasting 14 radio programmes in Nairobi in February. Meanwhile a second trial multiplex in the Republic of Ireland is expected to launch soon, with up to nine additional high powered transmission sites covering more than 85% of the population. Lithuania has also this month signalled its intention to launch DAB+.
WorldDAB Project Director Bernie O’Neill said: “We’re delighted to welcome our new members, from automotive giants, broadcasters and network operators, to equipment manufacturers and national regulators spanning Asia, Europe and beyond, reflecting the wide range of our activities. We are proud to bring the whole sector together, promoting the benefits of DAB+ digital broadcast radio around the world.”
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