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05.04.2018

OFCOM Switzerland WorldDAB Member

Switzerland

In 2017, a total of 304,000 DAB + radios were sold in Switzerland. According to OFCOM, the number of vehicles equipped with DAB + radios as standard has increased significantly. It stood at 66 percent at the end of 2016 and climbed to 85 percent by the end of 2017. For the first time, the number of DAB + -capable vehicles also exceeds the million mark, writes OFCOM.

05.04.2018

Switzerland

In Switzerland, almost 600,000 radios were sold in 2017 and have the possibility to receive DAB +, reported by Swiss government organisation BAKOM last week.

05.04.2018

Pure

France

For wireless connectivity, the Avalon N5 offers FM radio, DAB+ digital radio and Bluetooth 4.1 (compatibility with AAC codec and AVRCP profile). In wired connection, there is a mini-jack input 3.5 mm and a headphone output also mini-jack.

04.04.2018

France

A new SIRTI study showed that 94% of French people consider that access to terrestrial radio (FM or DAB+) is a universal right. The study also found that only 23% of mobile listening took place on smartphones, but that this figure is expected to grow as awareness increases that radio listening is possible on smart devices.

04.04.2018

France

93% of French people consider that access to wireless radio (FM or DAB+) must remain free, according to a study conducted on behalf of the Union of Independent Radios (SIRTI).

04.04.2018

Austria

The pilot operation of the new DAB+ standard was put into fixed service in Austria on Wednesday, as confirmed by the Digitalradio Österreich. The national expansion will then follow in further stages. Digitalradio Österreich chairman Wolfgang Struber: "Another important step in the development of radio is the interoperability of digital radio receivers (receiving DAB+ and FM programs)."

04.04.2018

Austria

In Austria the first regular broadcasts of DAB+ have been started. In the Vienna region, 12 radio stations can be received on channel 11C. The regional multiplex is operated by Radio Technical Center, which received a license from KommAustria at the beginning of the year.

04.04.2018

United Kingdom

Electric windows, a radio and alloy wheels are not included on the Access model, although stepping up to Ambience or Laureate trim brings more creature comforts. The former is available for an £800 premium over the standard car, bringing DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity, manual air-conditioning and front electric windows.

04.04.2018

Austria

The digital radio standard DAB + has been in regular operation since Wednesday, according to the association Digitalradio Österreich. Still pending is the award of the second tendered, nationwide license.

04.04.2018

Poland

Regional public broadcaster Radio Wrocław has teamed up with Wrocław University of Science and Technology and Poland’s National Institute of Telecommunications (ITL) to establish a single frequency DAB+ network for small and local broadcasters in the city of Wrocław and vicinity.