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DAB receiver sales pass 166m – focus on radio’s future

Global sales of DAB and DAB+ receivers have surpassed 166 million units, according to new figures unveiled at WorldDAB Automotive 2026 in Frankfurt. The new figure was announced alongside new international consumer research which confirmed that broadcast radio is a core part of the in-car experience which drivers still expect to be present, easy to find and simple to use. The findings underline why...
18.06.2026

DBS 2026 underway with strong focus on the synthetic era

The Digital Broadcasting Symposium (DBS) 2026 is now underway, bringing together broadcasters, technologists, and industry leaders to explore the evolving media landscape in what has been described as the “Rising Synthetic Era.” The event commenced with a series of pre-conference workshops on Day 0, setting the tone for the discussions ahead. Together, they highlighted the rapid convergence of technology...
01.04.2026

DAB+: 59 channels available before a further call for applications

Arcom has announced plans for a further DAB+ call for applications in the second quarter of 2026, as...
16.04.2026

WorldDAB and Broadcast Networks Europe call for broadcast radio to be guaranteed in new vehicles under

Page 1 of 2 WorldDAB and Broadcast Networks Europe call for broadcast radio to be guaranteed...
10.09.2026

WorldDAB SNIC seminar to focus on DAB+ resilience

WorldDAB has announced a technical seminar examining resilience and implementation challenges in DAB+ broadcast networks. The SNIC Seminar on DAB+ resilience and implementation will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. CET. The event will be held in a hybrid format, with in-person participation at the European Broadcasting Union in Geneva and an online option for remote...
02.02.2026

egta joins Radio Ready, extending industry focus on radio discoverability in connected cars

egta, the international trade body for multiplatform TV and audio businesses, has joined Radio Ready, the global industry-wide campaign focused on ensuring radio remains accessible, prominent and easy to discover in connected cars. The move brings broadcasters, advertisers and media companies together behind a shared goal: keeping radio easy for listeners to find and use as cars become increasingly...
04.06.2026

WorldDAB member in focus - ITEL Elettronica e Telecomunicazioni

product portfolio includes multiplexers and encoders, but what truly differentiates us is our deep focus..., For more information visit https://www.itel.it/en/...
10.02.2026

FIC — Fast Information Channel

The FIC is a non-time-interleaved data channel with fixed equal error protection. In particular it is used to send the DAB Multiplex Configuration Information (MCI) and optionally Service Information and data services.

FIB — Fast Information Block

The FIB data field consists of one or more Fast Information Group (FIG)....

FIG — Fast Information Group

The FIG carries the following parts: Multiplex Configuration Information (MCI), Service Information (SI), FIC Data Channel (FIDC) and Conditional Access (CA).