Hungary

Last update: 11.09.2020 - older versions

Before DAB+ broadcasts were ceased, DAB+ population coverage was nearly 30%.

Last update: 29.09.2014 - older versions

In this country there is

• National multiplex: 1 Trial

Antenna Hungária has operated the multiplex since December 2008. There are currently seven test programmes on air. The name of the test programs are Kossuth, Petőfi, Bartók, Magyar Katolikus Rádió, Klubrádió, Lánchíd Rádió and Inforádió.

Further information can be found on the Antenna Hungária website. 

Last update: 29.09.2014

Receiver manufacture Denison launched a DAB+ receiver in 2014 which allows users ro receive digital radio in their car via a standard USB connection.  DAB/DAB+ stations appear on the device as virtual mp3 files, therefore enabling easy operation and wide compatibility. 

Last update: 18.08.2015 - older versions

DAB+ enabled receivers are available throughout Hungary through retailers.

Last update: 08.06.2023 - older versions

Antenna Hungária implemented the first phase of the digital terrestrial radio network by December 2008 and started the test DAB+ transmission on three transmitters in Budapest, on channel 11D,and reaching approximately 30% of the Hungarian population.

Pursuant to the contract concluded with the former National Communications Authority (National Media and Infocommunications Authority) Antenna Hungária had constructed the first phase of its digital terrestrial radio network. Thereafter the Company started experimental broadcasting on its DAB+ digital terrestrial radio network, which is received since 23 January 2009 in and around Budapest.

Trial services on air included Magyar Rádió Kossuth, Petőfi and Bartók (the three channels of Swiss Satellite Radio could still be heard then). The experimental broadcast was supplemented in mid-February 2009 by adding Sláger Rádió and Magyar Katolikus Rádió (Hungarian Catholic Radio), in April (together with two channels ceased to be broadcast until that time) Klubrádió as well as Danubius Radio and Juventus Rádió (which is not transmitted from January 3, 2011) in October raising then the number of channels to thirteen, providing listeners with a broader variety of programs. 

From 19 November 2009, Sláger Rádió and Danubius Rádió were cancelled from the list after terminating the nationwide broadcast of their programs. However, the program of Lánchíd Rádió and Inforádió were put on the DAB+ radio system on 19 November 2009 and 17 February 2010. 

Last update: 11.09.2020 - older versions

In September 2020, it was announced that all DAB+ broadcasts in Hungary would be ceased, after a period of 12 years since the launch of the first broadcasts.

Hungary's National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH) has nonetheless stated that they will be reviewing the situation and may potentially reconsider DAB+ radio in the future.