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20.02.2020

OFCOM Switzerland WorldDAB Member

Switzerland

According to the latest data revealed by Ofcom, today, 68 percent of all radio listening in Switzerland takes place on digital radio. Claiming 37% of total listening, DAB+ now leads the way as the country's most used radio platform.

20.02.2020

Spain

The autonomous government of Valencia may be required to launch a call for tenders for digital radio services in the region, should the ruling of the Valencian Superior Court of Justice rule in favour of Mirendica - a legal consultancy firm soliciting the launch of digital radio in the autonomous region.

20.02.2020

Belgium

Telenet is shutting down its analogue cable radio transmission service. Under the slogan “De Signaal Switch” (“The signal switch”) it began phasing out the service on 11 February. The transmission provider, which serves 1.8 Million households in Flanders and Brussels, says the operation will be complete by the end of April.

20.02.2020

Germany

An increasing number of countries in Europe are rolling out DAB+ digital radio, with the number of digital stations in the continent soaring. This article presents an overview of the current state of DAB+ in Europe and beyond, as outlined by Digital Radio Germany.

19.02.2020

Sweden

A total of ten radio channels will be available on DAB+ to over 40% of the population of Sweden, in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.

19.02.2020

Sweden

Bauer Media will start digital radio broadcasts in Sweden's metropolitan regions Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. A total of 10 radio channels will reach over 40 percent of the population via DAB+.

19.02.2020

Sweden

Bauer Media has announced its launch of DAB+ digital radio services in Sweden in summer 2020, with multiplexes launching in cities of Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. The network will have a population reach of above 40% and will include ten DAB+ digital radio stations. Commenting on the announcement, Teemu Korhonen, distribution manager at Bauer Media said “DAB+ is the natural step for future-proofing and developing radio for listeners”.

19.02.2020

Germany

Reasserting its commitments to the rollout of digital radio in with a budget of over 11 million euros for 2020, the media council of Baden-Württemberg - a state in southwest Germany - also announced its plans to launch a small-scale DAB+ trial in the region.

18.02.2020

Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe GmbH WorldDAB Member

United Kingdom

The D30BT is a splash-proof portable DAB+ radio hat includes a Bluetooth speaker and USB charging for other devices.The D8 DAB+ Clock Radio features a dual alarm for couples with different wake-up times, and includes a large, easy-to-read display. Rounding things off is the DM502 stereo system, which includes a DAV radio, CD drive, and Bluetooth streaming in a tidy wooden speaker cabinet.

18.02.2020

Germany

Albrecht has announced the launch of the Albrecht DR 490, a hybrid radio that includes DAB+ digital radio, internet and FM as well as a 2.4 inch colour display.