15.10.2019

Does 5G make sense for radio?

The head of technical and infrastructure department at German national public broadcaster Deutschlandradio, Chris Weck, asses 5G and whether or not the technology is suitable for radio broadcasting.

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14.10.2019

French regulator launches DAB+ public consultation

The French regulator, CSA, has launched a new public consultation aiming to gage radio broadcasters' interest in launching DAB+ in 40 new locations across the country, including potential launches in its overseas territories. Interested parties have until 19 November 2019 to respond.

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14.10.2019
WorldDAB News, Arqiva WorldDAB Member

DAB+ digital radio – the most affordable way to broadcast radio

This study presented by Arqiva at IBC 2019 delves into the economic parameters of radio transmissions, comparing DAB, FM and IP broadcasts, arguing that DAB+ provides the most affordable means of distribution for radio broadcasts.

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14.10.2019

WorldDAB General Assembly 2019

The WorldDAB General Assembly will take place at the Brussels Square Convention Centre on 5 and 6 November. Over 200 stakeholders, industry leaders and public and commercial broadcasters are expected to attend the annual event as the radio industry in Europe continues its path to digitisation.

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10.10.2019
WorldDAB News

ASBU hosts DAB+ workshop in Tunisia

The Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) is today hosting a joint workshop with WorldDAB. Held in Tunis, the workshop focuses on the current deployment of DAB+ digital radio in Tunisia and how radio, manufacturers and retailers can benefit from new business opportunities presented by DAB+.

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10.10.2019

BBC World Service launches on DAB+ in Italy

National network operator EuroDAB Italia has announced the launch of BBC World Service on its DAB+ network in Italy, where DAB+ population coverage has reached 84%.

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10.10.2019
EuroDab Italia WorldDAB Member

BBC World Service launches on DAB+ in Italy

National network operator EuroDAB Italia has announced the launch of BBC World Service on its DAB+ network in Italy, where DAB+ population coverage has reached 84%.

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09.10.2019

Italian Minister of Economic Development to make way for radio digitisation

Italy's news Minister of Economic Development Stefano Patuanelli has expressed his commitment to DAB+ and the radio industry's transition to digital radio, highlighting his plan to increase the number of DAB+ frequencies available.

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09.10.2019

Telenet will start switching off analogue signal next year

Belgian cable operator Telenet said it will start switching off the analogue radio and television signal from mid-2020. The signal for analogue radio via cable will be stopped in phases, from 10 February 2020.

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08.10.2019

Digital Radio for Schools project ongoing in Czech Republic

The Digital Radio to Schools project organised by RTI continues with another lecture on digital radio broadcasting on Monday 14 October 14 2019 at the Secondary School of Electrical Engineering and the College of Pardubice, Czech Republic.

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