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Digital terrestrial radio: extension of DAB+ multiplex coverage in mainland France
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Every month, digital terrestrial radio (DAB+) reaches new deployment milestones. Discover the next steps between October 2023 and March 2024.
Since 2014, digital terrestrial radio, or DAB+, has been rolling out in France.
DAB+ technology enables radio multiplexes to be shown. Two in mainland multiplexes, M1 and M2, show radios from the main private and public service groups, as well as new radios only available on DAB+.
Second deployment phase
These two multiplexes went live in October 2021, completing the first phase of national development. The first deployment phase covered at least 20% of freeways and 20% of the population of mainland France: since October 2021, in mainland multiplexes have been available along the Paris-Lyon-Marseille axis. This first deployment phase was completed by the commissioning of a number of sites between October 2021 and July 2023.
The second phase is scheduled to run from October 2023 to March 2024. Preparatory work for this phase (definition of deployment axes, launch of calls for supply to broadcasters, etc.) began at the end of 2022.
Between July and October 2023, the Authority approved 297 sites summoned for deployment between October 2023 and March 2024. In all, the second deployment phase will involve the commissioning of 299 transmitters.
Map of DAB+ multiplex coverage in mainland France
Below you'll find an animated map showing the next steps and the coverage of DAB+ multiplexes in mainland France.
Local and regional DAB+ rollout
In line with its roadmap, Arcom is continuing to roll out DAB+ at local and regional level. On October 18, 2023, it selected applications for the 19 new areas from the July 27, 2022 call, and on November 15, 2023 launched a call for 20 new areas.
DAB+ rollout in figures
In mainland France :
- 110 multiplex operators authorized: 2 metropolitan, 37 extended (regional), 6 intermediate, 65 local (13 full-time services per multiplex).
- 555 separate services authorized.
- Expected coverage at the end of the first quarter of 2024: 62.2% of the population in mainland France.
Overseas France:
"All about": digital terrestrial radio
Listen to your favorite radio station digitally
Arcom's Ma Radio DAB Plus service is regularly updated by our teams, as DAB+ technology is rolled out across the country.
You can browse the interactive Ma Radio DAB Plus map below (click on the map). Once you've entered your desired location (by department, then by town), you' ll find out which digital radios are currently available in your area.
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