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WorldDAB consortium warns against 5G euphoria
13.10.2017 - WorldDAB News - Germany Germany - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Many see the digital terrestrial radio (DAB+) only as a bridge technology until the new mobile radio standard 5G from 2020 the digital radio broadcast can take over.However, the WorldDAB digital radio world warns of such a scenario. If radio were only transmitted via the mobile radio standard 5G, 2.2 GB of data per month per user per month were used. This means that alone for the radio 11 euros per month and listeners incurred. On the other hand, DAB+ is free for the listener.

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DAB or mobile – which is the future of radio?
13.10.2017
The DAB or mobile networks argument is something we often hear at events and in conversation with DAB sceptics. But do the claims for mobile platforms provide a complete and accurate picture? To address this issue, we have spoken to industry experts ...

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Paneda wins a new local DAB contract
12.10.2017 - Paneda WorldDAB Member - Norway Norway
Radio Link Telemark As has ordered a complete DAB Head-end system from Paneda. The system contains a DAB Multiplexers Server with encoders..

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BMW 6 Series Gt Hatchback review
12.10.2017 - BMW AG WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Even entry-level cars are well equipped, with 18-inch alloys, dual-zone climate control, DAB radio, sat nav, a parking camera and BMW’s ConnectedDrive Services among the standard equipment.

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Ready to help with DAB transition in the car
12.10.2017 - Norway Norway
Andslimoen car is one of many workshops in the area that can help with the installation of DAB. Although most new cars have DAB by default in recent years, most people have to get it retrofitted if they want to hear the radio in the car in the future.

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"FM as long as necessary, DAB+ as fast as possible."
11.10.2017 - Germany Germany
"In addition to all the technical advantages, DAB+ is also much cheaper. Deutschlandradio could lower technical costs by 14 million euros per year. And even if the costs for the further DAB+ expansion and higher streaming costs are counted against, a savings potential of 10 million euros per year results," says Deutschland Radio Director Stefan Raue.

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WorldDAB General Assembly 2017 programme announced
11.10.2017 - France France
WorldDAB has announced the first speakers and topics for its General Assembly 2017 which will take place in Paris on November 7 and 8...

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Radio roadshow in Finnmark
11.10.2017 - Norway Norway
There are 62 days left until the FM network turns off in Troms and Finnmark. Digital radio Norway, with their DAB tour, has rolled in on Lakselv square..

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New stations on DAB+ in Apeldoorn
11.10.2017 - Netherlands Netherlands
From today, RTV Apeldoorn, Loostad Radio, Veluwe Central and Kerkradio Apeldoorn have been broadcasting through DAB+. The radio stations are available in the Apeldoorn region via channel 10D.

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VRT will switch to DAB+ on October 17th
11.10.2017 - Belgium Belgium
The Flemish public broadcaster VRT is switching from DAB to DAB+. On Tuesday, October 17th, all radio broadcasts will be converted to the newer standard..

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