What's the current status of DAB+ deployment in France?

Published on 08 November 2023

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Arcom member Hervé Godechot reports on the rollout of digital terrestrial radio, or DAB+, in France.

What's the current status of DAB+ deployment in France? Hervé Godechot, Arcom consultant, chairman of the "Radios and digital audio" working group

DAB+ passes the 50% mark for coverage in France

In the summer of 2023, DAB+ passed the symbolic milestone of covering 50% of the French population.

Press release

Carte animée du déploiement du DAB+ en France métropolitaine 2023-2024. © Arcom

DAB+ rollout roadmap for 2022-2024

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All the answers to your questions about digital terrestrial radio (DAB+)

DAB+ Q&A

Your digital radio station

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. Once you've entered your desired location (by département, then by town), you 'll find out which digital radios are currently available near you.

My DAB Plus radio

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On Friday June 16, Arcom organized the "Assises de la radio" (Radio Conference) in Paris, at the Authority's headquarters.

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