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Austria steps up national DAB+ development
24.09.2019, Austria
The development of Austria's national DAB+ network is in full swing, with the second phase of the rollout - originally expected for March 2020 - set to be completed ahead of schedule, and as early as December this year. Operated by the national public service broadcaster ORS, this expansion is set to bring population coverage in the country to 75%.
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Coverage also appeared in Horizon, ots.at, Brachenblatt, Teltarif, Infosat, and Radio Szene
Spain urged to follow European counterparts in driving DAB+ growth
21.09.2019, Spain
The digitisation of the radio industry continues to sweep over Europe, prompting digital radio enthusiasts in Spain to urge their government to follow suit, and help drive the development of DAB+ digital radio in the country.
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Media Broadcast expands national DAB+ network in Germany
25.09.2019, Germany
Media Broadcast has announced its plans to expand Germany's national DAB+ network with the launch of four new transmitters in the states of Rhineland-Palatinate and Bavaria. One out of four households in Germany are now equipped with a DAB+ radio, and over 68 million people are expected to have access to DAB+ stations at home by the end of 2019.
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Coverage also appeared in Telecompaper
DAB+ to launch in Le Havre and Rouen in October
25.09.2019, France
DAB+ will be launching in the department of Seine-Maritime, in the French region of Normandy, on 1 October 2019. Listeners in the cities of Le Havre and Rouen will now be able to benefit from DAB+ digital radio broadcasts.
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25.09.2019, Germany
According to research conducted by Arqiva's Simon Mason, FM is the most expensive distribution channel, standing at £0.00105 per hour, compared to £0.00047 for distribution via IP. DAB+ provides the most affordable means of distribution, standing at £0.00033 per hour.
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RTBF launches new DAB+ stations in Belgium
25.09.2019, Belgium
The public broadcaster for the French-speaking community of Belgium has announced the launch of two new DAB+ stations for French-speaking Belgium - Jam and Viva+. This brings the total number of RTBF DAB+ stations in the country to eight.
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WorldDAB sees connections grow
20.09.2019, The Netherlands
IBC 2019 saw experts from across the radio industry come together at WorldDAB’s session on radio’s migration to digital. The session addressed digital terrestrial radio’s place in the distribution mix and offered insights for broadcasters on how to assess all digital distribution platforms, including 5G, in order to make informed investment choices to safeguard broadcast radio’s future.
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Applications submitted for Cumbria DAB radio multiplexes
20.09.2019, United Kingdom
Ofcom has received two applications for the DAB digital radio multiplexes covering North Lancashire, Cumbria and parts of South West Scotland. MuxCo has partnered with Nation Broadcasting to apply for a multiplex to cover Morecambe Bay and South Cumbria, whilst Bauer has applied for a multiplex to cover North and West Cumbria.
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Coverage also appeared in News and Star
Nova extends brand identity with new DAB+ stations
25.09.2019, Australia
Following the trend set by other networks, Nova Entertainment has streamlined its brand identity with the launch of two new DAB+ stations - Smooth Relax and Smooth Chill - in an effort to align new digital stations with the successful Smooth brand. "Extending the smoothfm brand provides us with future opportunities to create different smooth genres", said Paul Jackson, Nova Entertainment Chief Programming and Marketing Officer.
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A roundup of the latest car models with DAB+ included and new in-car DAB+ receivers:
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WorldDAB General Assembly 2019
05.11.2019, Belgium
Join representatives from over 30 countries from commercial and public broadcasters, chip, receiver and equipment manufacturers, network operators, regulatory bodies, national digital radio rollout bodies and automotive manufacturers (OEMs, Tier 1s, Tier 2s). The last few sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available, book your place by 4 to avoid disappointment.
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