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DIGITAL RADIO GUIDE TERRESTRIAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS - DAB
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was awarded a license to provide the world’s first DAB subscription services and
operate its own multiplex.
(8) South Korea
In 2002, the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) in Korea approved
the use of DAB for the transmission of audio, video and data using Digital
Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB). In March 2005, six service providers were
selected by the Korean Broadcasting Commission (KBC) to receive licences: KBS,
MBC, SBS, YTN DMB, K-DMB and KMMB. The six broadcasters will in total carry
6 video, 18 audio and 12-18 data programmes, and all will be free of charge at first
to make the service universally available.
(9) Spain
Spain enjoys a strong commitment to DAB Digital Radio, with the current 52 per
cent population coverage expected to rise to 80 per cent by 2006.
DAB Digital Radio in Spain began with pilot stations in 1998 and today is a mix of
public and commercial broadcasting, with 18 stations transmitting digitally.
Spanish broadcasters are currently experimenting with data services and there are
plans for local DAB Digital Radio stations.
(10) Sweden
Whilst there is no coverage requirement built into the digital radio legislation in
Sweden, Swedish Radio, the public broadcaster, covers 85 per cent of the
population. Since 2002, a temporary reduction of the transmissions to 37 per cent
population coverage has been made for financial reasons.
(11) Switzerland
Switzerland currently has approximately 4 million potential listeners (60% of Swiss
population). In 2006, the coverage area in the German speaking part of
Switzerland will be enlarged and indoor reception enhanced. Also, full DAB
coverage across Switzerland has been approved for 2007-2008.
(12) Taiwan
In June 2005 the Taiwan Government awarded 6 commercial multiplex licenses: 3
nation-wide SFN licenses and 3 regional licenses (covering the major conurbations
like Taipei and Causing).