India

Last update: 01.10.2013 - older versions

The vast country of India with its population of over one billion people, has considered several variations of digital radio over the past decade. All India Radio (AIR), the public broadcaster, started trial DAB broadcasts in New Delhi in late 1997, and have also tested mobile TV broadcasts using T-DMB and S-DMB but was unable to progress to permanent broadcasts due to regulatory issues.

The challenge for India is to ensure that any new digital technologies have receiver prices at a realistic level for the price-sensitive Indian consumer.

WorldDAB member focus - Inntot Technologies
26.08.2020 - WorldDAB News - Inntot Technologies WorldDAB Member - India India
According to Inntot Technologies MD and CEO, Rajith Nair, DAB deployment is in a high growth phase and the requirement of low-cost, high-quality receivers for all segments is on the rise. Inntot provides SDR based digital broadcast radio receiver solutions for automotive infotainment, consumer devices and smartphones.

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India telecoms regulator urges government to outline digital radio plans
12.02.2020 - India India
TRAI, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, urged the government to come out with a detailed policy framework for digital radio broadcasting.

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Indian auto manufacturer Mahindra includes DAB+ in latest range
07.06.2019 - India India
The Mahindra W6’s standard features now include 17-inch alloy wheels, a 6.0-inch multimedia (non-touch) screen, which features DAB+ digital radio as well as a CD player, cruise control, auto wipers, three ISOFIX child-seat mounting points across the second row, and a cooled centre console box. Stepping up to the W10 adds a 7.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with built-in sat-nav, reversing camera, and keyless entry and push-start.

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Best DAB radio: which digital radio should you buy?
24.09.2018 - India India
It doesn't matter how many years go by – or how many newer, better-sounding audio standards come into vogue – the good old digital radio is still going strong. Five of the best DAB radio receivers available in the UK are reviewed here.

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RadioNovelli 4G Radio
23.05.2018 - India India
The new radio with a retro look is a 4G Android device, and can play FM, AM, DAB and internet radio.

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2018 Suzuki Swift Sport BeeRacing
20.03.2018 - India India
On the feature front, the Swift Sport BeeRacing comes equipped with 7-inch infotainment system which includes navigator with 3D maps, DAB + radio, Bluetooth and MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

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Kia Soul EV displayed at Auto Expo 2018
07.02.2018 - India India
On the inside, the all-electric crossover features OLED digital instrumentation and an 8.0-inch centrally mounted touchscreen infotainment system (which doubles as a reversing camera) that comes with EV monitoring software, satellite navigation, DAB radio, and USB and Bluetooth connectivity.

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Norway completes transition to digital radio, becomes first country to switch off FM
14.12.2017 - India India
Norway on Wednesday completed its transition to digital radio, becoming the first country in the world to shut down national broadcasts of its FM radio network.

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Norway becomes the first country to switch off FM radio, moves to digital radio
14.12.2017 - India India
Norway's most northern regions and the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic switched to DAB+ on Wednesday, said Digitalradio Norge.

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Norway becomes 1st country to ban FM radio broadcasting
12.12.2017 - India India
Norway has become the first country to ban FM radio, in favour for DAB+. Compared to FM radio broadcasting, DAB+ offers a wider range of broadcasting options and greater sound quality.

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