16.04.2018
600,000 DAB+ radios sold in Switzerland in 2017
According to figures from OFCOM, 3.5 million devices are currently in circulation in Switzerland. In addition, there were 290,000 vehicles that were equipped with a DAB+ device or retrofitted with it.
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16.04.2018
Nearly 600,000 DAB+ radios and car radios sold in 2017 in Switzerland
Digital radio continues to grow in Switzerland: nearly 600,000 DAB+ radios and car radios were sold in 2017, according to OFCOM. In total, there are now 3.5 million DAB+ devices in circulation.
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16.04.2018
OFCOM Switzerland WorldDAB Member
Switzerland: Nearly 600,000 DAB+ radios sold in 2017
Electronics stores sold 304,000 DAB+ radios in 2017, according to OFCOM. In addition, 290,000 vehicles were either already equipped with a DAB+ device or were after their circulation. The number of vehicles with digital car radios has risen sharply from 66% to 85% in one year.
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16.04.2018
DTS partners with Radioplayer, RCS to improve in-car experience
Xperi Corporation recently announced a partnership between its wholly owned subsidiary DTS and Radioplayer Worldwide to develop and integrate DTS Connected Radio technology into future vehicles using the Worldwide Radioplayer API. Utilising a vehicle’s native IP connectivity, DTS Connected Radio delivers an innovative analogue and digital experience by pairing broadcast programming with IP-delivered content.
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16.04.2018
South Africa on path to DAB+ radio
South Africa is making new moves to implement digital radio services, after regulator ICASA published a discussion document on the subject, giving the public until early June to comment. "The overall summary of findings indicated the DAB+ trial achieved a large portion of the total scope of the trial. The DAB+ technology proved to be easy to implement, in that it is power and spectrum efficient," ICASA said during a testing phase for DAB+ in November 2013.
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16.04.2018
Russian Federal Frequency Committee approves DAB+ standard
On 16 April 2018 at a meeting organised by the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, the Federal Frequency Committee approved the DAB+ standard.
16.04.2018
Russia considering move to DAB+
Russia's State Commission for Radio Frequencies (GKRC) is considering the introduction of DAB+, after the issue was initiated by the Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network" (RTRS) during a meeting last Monday. According to the plans, GKRC will allocate frequencies in the range of 174-230 MHz for the construction of DAB+ networks.
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16.04.2018
Plans to introduce digital radio proposed for Russia
The Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network has initiated discussion on introducing DAB+ digital radio in Russia, with the frequency range of 174-230 MHz to be used. No dates have been confirmed on when the new format will be implemented.
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16.04.2018
United States 
Tivoli ushers in the spring with its new limited-edition Bluetooth speakers
The new colours are coming to Tivoli’s PAL line of portable speakers, which are available in two versions: standard Bluetooth speakers, and DAB radios, which also feature Bluetooth but also receive digital radio in certain countries.
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16.04.2018
Icasa publishes discussion document on digital sound broadcasting services
A new discussion document published by the South African communication authority Icasa, gives notice of their intention to conduct an inquiry on implementing a digital radio broadcasting service in South Africa. Interested parties are invited to make written representations within 45 working days.
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