The ability of FM to cope with the demands of future developments were questioned during an event organised by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure in Berlin on 16 April.
In a response to recent comments from Norwegian Google Managing Director Jan Grønbech on Norway's confirmed switch-off of FM services, Digitalradio Norge CEO Ole Jørgen Torvmark counters "The Digitisation of radio has aroused reactions from some sectors and much of the criticism comes from those who have interests in radio transmitted via the Internet...Through digital broadcasting, broadcasters can...
At WorldDMB's car and radio conference in Brussels on May 20, Digital Radio UK told the audience that 64.9% of all new passenger cars registered have digital radio as standard and another 10% of the cars can have it fitted as an option. This is impressive progress and it is clear that digital radio in the car is becoming something of a car owner 'must have'.
In January 2018 Greece passed into law: a) The Greek DAB+ frequency plan and transmission sites map (..., Download file) (Full map) b) The DAB+ radio stations licencing law (articles 220 - 238) (Download file..., ) c) Tender from the Greek Telecom Authority (EETT) for DAB+ network providers (applications date 17-...
On 15 November DAB+ will expand in Switzerland as SRG switches to DAB+...., This extension will mean listeners will be able to enjoy more than 100 stations broadcast via DAB+....