23.12.2020
Netherlands set to begin new DAB+ application process
In the Netherlands, the application procedure for a new national commercial DAB+ network (Layer 7) starts on 19 January 2021. The new network is part of the large-scale redistribution of the DAB+ networks in the Netherlands that will take place in the coming years.
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22.12.2020
UK regulator publishes applications for the first round of the small-scale DAB licences
Ofcom has publisehd a copy of any small-scale radio multiplex licence application. Ofcom invites comments on the applications - the closing date for comments is 31 January 2021.
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22.12.2020
Netherlands - applications for new national mux open from 19 Jan
Parties wishing to acquire capacity on the new national commercial DAB+ network (layer 7) can submit theirapplication from 19 January 2021. A total of 12 permits are available.
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22.12.2020
Luxembourg finalises research on DAB+ deployment
The research, carried out by Luxembourg's Department of Media, Telecommunications and Digital Policy along with the Broadcasting Center Europe (BCE), aimed to identify the various requirements needed to deploy DAB+ in Luxembourg. The findings of the research will now be analysed, and followed with a timeline for the rollout of DAB+ services in 2021.
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22.12.2020
Swiss radio to switch to DAB+ in 2022-2023
The Swiss Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) said that members of the radio associations and the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR have agreed to migrate to digital broadcasting via DAB+ in 2022 and 2023. The SRG SSR will decommission its FM transmitters in August 2022 to make it easier for commercial operators to switch over. The private radio stations will deactivate their FM transmitters in January 2023.
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21.12.2020
Effective today across the EU: all new car radios to have digital terrestrial radio
From today, people purchasing new passenger vehicles across Europe will be able to benefit from the advantages of digital radio – greater choice, clearer audio and enhanced data services.
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21.12.2020
Switzerland confirms FM switchoff
The Swiss radio industry has agreed to switch from FM to DAB+ in 2022 and 2023. The members of the radio associations and SSR SRG have approved the procedure. According to this, public broadcaster SRG will switch off its FM stations in August 2022, followed by private radio stations by January 2023.
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20.12.2020
Applications now online for first Small Scale DAB round
All 45 applications for the first 25 areas in the first round of the Small Scale DAB licence process are now online.
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16.12.2020
Drive to Digital 2020 Stakeholder Briefing available on YouTube
Digital Radio UK has put together a virtual offering titled “Drive to Digital 2020 Stakeholder Video Briefing.” The video provides an update on digital radio progress in 2020 and looks ahead to key developments for 2021.
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16.12.2020
Czech Radio increases digital radio funds for 2021
The 2021 budget, which will be increased by one million crowns compared to 2020, will cover the broadcast of Czech Radio's 23 stations, as well as the launch of a new digital station.
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