Azerbaijan current situation
Status regular
Last update: 04.07.2025 - older versions
The Azerbaijan Ministry of Digital Development and Transport reports that the "Action Plan for the introduction and development of digital radio broadcasting in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan" was approved by the Order No. 818s of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated 7 October 2023.
As part of the implementation of the Action Plan, on 12 March 2025, the 1000 W “SYES” brand DAB+ transmitter, which had been providing digital radio broadcasting from the Baku TV Tower Complex since 2019, was replaced with a more modern and powerful 3000 W DAB+ radio transmitter of the same brand.
Additionally, a 3000 W “SYES” brand DAB+ radio transmitter and an antenna-feeder system were installed at the Gulistan Radio and Television Broadcasting Station, located in the Agsu district, expanding the digital radio broadcasting network.
As a result, uninterrupted reception of 12 radio programs in single-frequency mode (SFN) at 223.936 MHz is now ensured in the Central Aran region, including the Agsu, Shamakhi, and Ismayilli districts, as well as in the surrounding areas. Consequently, approximately 25 percent of the country’s territory and about 40 percent of its population are now covered by DAB+ broadcasting. This represents a 22% increase in DAB+ broadcasting in the country compared to the first quarter of 2024.
It is planned that by 2026, about 70 percent of the republic's cities and regional centres, as well as highways, and 99.6 percent of the country's territory will be covered by digital radio broadcasting. At the end of this process, a full transition to digital radio broadcasting will be provided in the country.
Previously, from 26 August 2019, a test broadcast of DAB+ standard digital radio was carried out in Baku city and the Absheron peninsula.
Azerbaijan coverage
Population 10.0 million
Population coverage 40%
Last update: 11.07.2025 - older versions
DAB+ coverage map for Azerbaijan (July 2025)
DAB+ first and second level road coverage: nearly 700 km
Azerbaijan services on air
12 DAB+
Last update: 03.03.2021
In this country there is
- Regional multiplex: 1 Regular
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| Simulcast on AM / FM | Exclusive on digital | Total of services | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAB+ programmes | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Azerbaijan automotive
Last update: 07.07.2020
Representatives from network operator Teleradio PU and the Azerbaijan Automobile Dealers Association (AADA) held meetings in July 2020 to discuss how to ensure that DAB+ digital radio is included as standard in all new cars imported and sold in Azerbaijan. They also considered how to promote the benefits of DAB+ in the car to radio listeners.
AADA agreed to carry out a review of the current radio landscape in Azerbaijan, with particular focus on DAB+, and to include market research to understand more fully the perceptions and needs of both drivers and car dealers in relation to radio. Teleradio PU committed to providing financial support for the launch of consumer marketing campaigns aimed at raising driver awareness of DAB+ digital radio.
Azerbaijan details of trials
Last update: 14.06.2022 - older versions
In August 2019, Azerbaijan successfully launched a DAB+ trial in Baku.
A total of 12 DAB+ stations are available to listeners in the capital city and the wider region of the Absheron peninsula, covering approximately 3 million people.