02.08.2012

DAB radio is the most popular device for listening to digital radio

DAB radio is still the most popular device when it comes to listening to digital radio, accounting for 63.8% of all digital hours. Listening via DTV (digital television) is down 5.9%, however listening online has recorded an increase of 37% YoY.

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