Latvia current situation

Status interest

Last update: 22.01.2018 - older versions

In November 2017 the NEPLP evaluated the results of the year long DAB+ trial in Riga carried out by the State Radio and Television Center of Latvia and decided not to continue the trial nor to support the introduction of DAB+ in Latvia until December 31, 2022.

Latvia services on air

Latvia automotive

Last update: 01.03.2017 - older versions

Some Nissan, Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Skoda car models available in Latvia come with DAB+ radio as an option.

Latvia receiver market

Last update: 10.07.2015

Advertisements for digital radios can be seen electronic shops in Riga.

Latvia details of trials

Last update: 22.01.2018 - older versions

 The DAB+ trial in Latvia started on November 17, 2016 and lasted until November 30, 2017.

Latvia regulation and spectrum

Last update: 09.07.2015

Electronic Communications Office - VAS Elektroniskie sakari

The Joint Stock Company “Electronic Communications Office” administers the radio frequency spectrum and numbering, plans the technical utilisation of the radio frequency spectrum, determines assignments, provides electromagnetic compatibility and allocates identification signals for the operation of the radio equipment. The company is responsible for the provision of numbering services. The responsibility of the “Electronic Communications Office” includes technical expertises of technical projects for the installation of electronic communications networks and the co-ordination of construction projects. In order to optimise the Company’s resources, the role of regional offices in supervision and control functions has been enforced.

The licensor of the radio licenses is The National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP). The NEPLP is an independent, autonomous institution that represents the public interest in the field of electronic mass media. The Council supervises the compliance of the operations of electronic mass media with the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia, Electronic mass media law and other relevant legislation.