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29.03.2019

Germany

Antenne Deutschland has revealed its plans to launch the second nationwide DAB+ digital radio multiplex, in the fourth quarter of 2019. A trial is due to to be carried out during the consumer electronics show IFA, taking place at the start of September in Berlin.

29.03.2019

CARIAD SE WorldDAB Member

Germany

As part of a DAB+ event held in Germany in March, automotive manufacturer Audi announced that as of the end of 2020, all its car released in the European Union will be fitted with digital terrestrial capabilities as standard. This initiative is in compliance with the EECC regulation introduced at then end of 2018, which requires all new cars sold in Europe to include built-in digital radio capabilities.

29.03.2019

Germany

The second national DAB+ multiplex is expected to start in October 2019, with 15 national radio stations set to go on air. The multiplex is due to be tested during the IFA electronics trade show taking place in Berlin in September.

28.03.2019

, Radio France WorldDAB Member

France

At the start of March, the French regulator CSA announced its decision to grant Radio France with a licence to broadcast its six radio stations nationally on DAB+. This article touches on the potential of DAB+ and the reasons behind Radio France's investment in DAB+ digital radio as communicated by Radio France CEO Syvile Veil in an interview with Les Echos.

28.03.2019

France

WorldDAB has announced it will run a DAB+ information workshop at the annual consumer distribution networks event - MedPi 2019 - taking place in Paris on 2-4 April 2019.The workshop, jointly organised by MedPi and WorldDAB, will take place on Wednesday 3 April at 16:00 CET, and will focus on the accelerated deployment of DAB+ digital radio in France and how retailers can benefit from new business opportunities represented by the growing DAB+ market.

27.03.2019

United Kingdom

In response to the accelerated rollout of DAB+ across Europe and beyond, WorldDAB has launched the Spectrum and Network Implementation Committee (SNIC) to support the implementation of DAB+ networks. The first seminar of the WorldDAB Spectrum and Network Implementation Committee, titled ‘Best practice for implementation of SFN networks’, will take place in Budapest, on 22 May. Click here to register.

26.03.2019

France

Continental's new DAB/ DAB+ radios include the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus technology for large vehicles. The radios can also accommodate the connection of two smartphones simultaneously that operators can access both business and personal data, or two operators can pair their mobiles. Continental offers a wide range of solutions for digital radio reception, to enable builders and fleet managers to be prepared for future European standards.

26.03.2019

GatesAir WorldDAB Member

United Kingdom

In this written interview, GatesAir CEO Bruce Swail touches on the company's plans for the near future, anticipating international and large-scale growth in DAB+ radio adoption, and touching on what the company will be showcasing at NAB this April.

26.03.2019

Radio France WorldDAB Member

France

In this written interview, Radio France CEO Sibyle Veil touches on the potential of DAB+, the reasons behind Radio France's investment in DAB+ and the public broadcaster's strategy in dealing with increasing competition from tech giants.

26.03.2019

Belgium

The CSA's call for application which closed on 16 March marked the first time the Walloon regulator issued a call for tenders for both DAB+ and FM frequencies.