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15.11.2018

Belgium

The European Parliament this week adopted a new communications directive requiring all new cars sold in the EU to be equipped with digital radio receivers. The decision, which is driven by an industry trend away from the prevailing FM standard toward digital radio, is expected to be formally embraced in early 2019. DAB+, the most common standard for digital radio, can be transmitted more cost effectively than FM signals and is seen as more reliable than internet radio in the car.

15.11.2018

United Kingdom

Bauer Media has confirmed the launch of a new national radio brand – Greatest Hits Radio, that will air on DAB nationwide across the UK from 7 January. The news follows from the launch of the nationwide DAB station Hits Radio in June.

15.11.2018

United Kingdom

Bauer Media has confirmed the launch of a new national radio brand – Greatest Hits Radio, that will air on DAB nationwide across the UK from 7 January.

15.11.2018

Belgium

The European Parliament has voted to adopt the European Electronic Communications Code, which requires that all new car radios in the European Union are able to receive digital terrestrial radio. This obligation, explains WorldDAB, is in addition to any FM or AM functionality manufacturers may wish to include.

15.11.2018

France

Following the successful rollout of DAB+ in Paris, Marseille and Nice in 2014, DAB+ is continuing to gain ground in France as both Lille and Lyon prepare to launch the technology at the start of December. These launches will result in 20% of French territory being covered by digital radio, and subsequently trigger a requirement for manufacturers to incorporate a DAB+ tuner into all their equipment sold in France.

15.11.2018

Belgium

The media minister of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation expressed his delight regarding the arrival of DAB+ in French-speaking Belgium, highlighting the various advantages presented by the technology, including the availability of a higher number of stations.

15.11.2018

Belgium

On 14 November 2018, the European Parliament adopted the new European Electronics Communication Code (ECC). According to this directive, all new car radios must be equipped with a receiver for digital terrestrial radio reception. This will make the long-demanded commitment of the automotive industry to the standard equipment of your new vehicles with DAB + digital radios a reality across the EU.

15.11.2018

United Kingdom

The European Parliament in its Plenary session voted to adopt the new European Electronic Communications Code. This Directive will require all new car radios in the EU to be capable of receiving digital terrestrial radio. This requirement is in addition to any FM or AM functionality which manufacturers may wish to include.

14.11.2018

United Kingdom

The European Parliament has voted in its Plenary session to adopt the new European Electronic Communications Code, requiring all new car radios in the EU to be capable of receiving digital terrestrial radio. The next steps for the Directive are: first, formal approval by the Council and, second, publication in the Official Journal of the European Union – at which point the Directive enters into force. These steps are expected to be completed in early 2019.

14.11.2018

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Italy

Representatives from the major automotive brands will gather in Rome on 15 November for a conference to determine the future integration of DAB+ digital radio in the car. Hosted by Italian broadcaster Rai, the day will be the first time that a day has been dedicated to discussing the future of car radio.