News

Subscribe to the WorldDAB newsletters and get the latest news on industry developments and upcoming events.

Share with us your news, articles and white papers and have them featured on the WorldDAB website.


Second DAB+ radio network for the French-speaking Switzerland
18.02.2013 - Switzerland Switzerland
The Western Switzerland receives a second platform for the digital transmission of radio programs. The Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) Romandie SA Medias on 12 February 2013 issued the technical approval (radio license) to operate a DAB transmitter network.

Read more


SIRTI - Reform of Audiovisual allocate frequencies equally
18.02.2013 - France France
Under the bill on the reform of broadcasting, SIRTI pleaded for distribution " equal frequencies in radio "and broadened up to independent operators. It also wants the government clearly positioned on the RNT.

Read more


2SER launches LGBTI digital pop-up station
18.02.2013 - Australia Australia
Star Observer Digital is a collaboration between 2SER, The Star Observer and Joy94.9 (Melbourneʼs gay and lesbian community radio station).

(Radioinfo (subscription)) Read more


Radio listeners get a Valentine's Day treat
18.02.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Broadcast Minister Ed Vaizey said: “Boosting local coverage for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire means the excellent range of local DAB digital radio stations can be received by even more listeners, at home and in their car.”

(Dunstable Today) Read more


Digital Radio UK/BBC "endless dove" by RKCR/Y&R
15.02.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Digital Radio UK, the DAB radio body, and the BBC have launched a music video to coincide with Valentine's Day.

(CampaignLive) Read more


New DAB Switch-on in UK Adds 1.8M Potential Listeners
15.02.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Bletchley Park, UK - Feb 14, 2013 - The new DAB radio transmitters for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire are now on the air, meaning 1.8 million listeners in the area can receive local DAB stations for the first time.

(Radio magazine (press release)) Read more


Digital One applys for Northern Ireland TX
15.02.2013 - Ireland Ireland
According to Digital One, these transmitters would provide indoor coverage to 74% of households, and 70% of the road network, in Northern Ireland.

(Radio Today) Read more


Radio listeners get a Valentine's Day treat
15.02.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Broadcast Minister Ed Vaizey said: “Boosting local coverage for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire means the excellent range of local DAB digital radio stations can be received by even more listeners, at home and in their car.”

(Leighton Buzzard Today) Read more


Bletchley Park hosts digital radio switch-on
15.02.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
People will be able to listen to digital radio on a DAB radio set, online, on smartphone apps, on TVF or even in their car with the help of an adapter. The service will be provided by four transmitters across the region, inlcuding one at Bow Brickhill.

(Milton Keynes Citizen) Read more


Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire local radio gets digital service
15.02.2013
Nearly two million people across three counties can hear local radio stations on digital services for the first time from Thursday. The new Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire service was switched on at 08:46 GMT at Bletchley Park.

(BBC News) Read more