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15.04.2016

United Kingdom

The e2o electric car is a three-door hatchback with four seats and has been designed specifically for easy urban commuting. Features include satellite navigation, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi hotspot connection, USB, SD card slot and DAB radio.

15.04.2016

Switzerland

The Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) launched a survey to determine the future needs for the development of digital radio service in Switzerland. Who wants in Switzerland build and operate new regional linguistic, regional or local networks for Digital Radio (DAB+), can register their interest at the Federal Office of Communications.

15.04.2016

United Kingdom

The local DAB multiplex carrying BBC Merseyside, Radio City 1-3 and Capital Liverpool among others will be moving to a new frequency in order to allow better reception over a wider area.The new frequency will go live from 6am on Wednesday 20th April, after which listeners will need to rescan their DAB radios in order to continue listening.

14.04.2016

RRI (Radio Republik Indonesia) WorldDAB Member, Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member

Indonesia

Public broadcaster Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) has launched DAB+ digital radio in Jakarta. Commercial Radio Australia Chief Executive Officer and WorldDAB Asia Pacific Chair, Ms Joan Warner congratulated RRI on the launch.

14.04.2016

Germany

Former racing driver, Steffen Göpel wants to create a second national DAB+ multiplex in Leipzig. He has submitted an application to the state media authorities for this purpose, which is supported by renowned figures from the radio industry.

14.04.2016

Switzerland

Swiss Federal Roads Authority (ASTRA) will invest 30 million CHF on equipping 200 tunnels with by 2018. Good radio reception in road tunnels is not only a convenient option for travellers but also, helps improve safety on the roads, as traffic and security messages can be broadcast via DAB+.

14.04.2016

Media Broadcast GmbH WorldDAB Member

Germany

The operator of the Germany's national digital radio multiplex, Media Broadcast, has put into operation a DAB multiplex from the transmitter site Bornberg / Pfalz, at a power of 5 KW, on channel 5C.

14.04.2016

LG Electronics WorldDAB Member

Australia

The introduction of the world's first digital radio-capable smartphone, LG Stylus 2, is expected to give the South Korean conglomerate a boost in global market share dominated by Samsung and Apple.

14.04.2016

Indonesia

Radio Republik Indonesia has launched DAB+ digital radio in Jakarta.With a population of more than 250 million, the switch to DAB+ in Indonesia makes it one of the largest DAB+ markets in the world.

13.04.2016

Germany

Expert Michael Gundall from the Consumer Association Rheinland-Pfalz, recommends that consumers should buy radios with built-in DAB+ receivers as the technology is future proof.