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Norking extends DAB+ in Flanders

25.03.2016 - Telenor Norge AS WorldDAB Member - Belgium

Norkring recently added three new DAB+ stations, and with its new transmitter they now cover a larger part of Flanders. Norkring expects to further expand its DAB+ reach in 2017 so that it covers all of Flanders.

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NBTC to start digital radio trial by 2018

25.03.2016 - National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of Thailand WorldDAB Member - Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) WorldDAB Member - Thailand

Natee Sukonrat, chairman of the NBTC’s broadcasting committee, said the agency is studying guidelines for the planned switching to digital, which is expected to be complete before the start-up of a trial.

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Digital One confirms four new DAB transmitter sites

24.03.2016 - United Kingdom

The launch of the new transmitters will provide more robust reception of services. The multiplex carries stations including Absolute Radio, Classic FM, TalkSport, LBC, BFBS and the new Heart Extra service to DAB digital radio users.

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2016 BMW M4 quick spin review

23.03.2016 - BMW AG WorldDAB Member - Australia

The BMW M4 comes with DAB+ digital radio included as standard.

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More radio listening over the Easter holidays

22.03.2016 - Norway

35 percent of respondents in a survey by Digitalradio Norway, say that they listen to the radio more at Easter than in other festivals.

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In car listening driving adoption of DAB+

22.03.2016 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Australia

The total number of DAB+ digital radios in Australia has now reached 2.44 million, including 460,000 in-car units, as well as portable digital radios and home receivers sold through retailers.

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1st digital radio ratings of the year

22.03.2016 - Australia

GfK data reveals the increasing adoption of DAB+ with its uptake now representing 25.3% of the metropolitan population and a total audience of 3.35 million across Australia’s five metro capital cities.

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Cars put DAB+ in drivers seat

22.03.2016 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Australia

“Australians love listening to radio in their cars, and it remains by far the most popular entertainment choice when driving,” said Joan Warner, chief executive officer of Commercial Radio Australia.

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Cars drive up DAB+ digital radio listening

22.03.2016 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Australia

More than 307,500 new cars were sold with DAB+ digital radio installed in 2015, up from 98,400 a year earlier, as more vehicle manufacturers upgraded the in-car entertainment systems offered in their new models.

(Commercial Radio Australia ) Read more