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Podcast: Media Monitor Podcast by Marco Hugo-Barsotti
Episode: Radio. Over 10 million active DAB + receivers in Italy and reuse of FM band after the analog switch off. Podcast Media Monitor with E. La Teana (RTL 102.5 / WorldDAB)
Description: Eugenio La Teana, RTL102.5 and WorldDAB :Â All analogue and digital platforms are still needed today. Almost reached 10 million DAB + receivers in Italy. Often users do not realize they are listening to DAB and this is a good thing. DAB could overtake FM in Italy in 2025, but even then it would be foolish to abadaon analog. After switching off we will have to reconvert the 88-108 band, not abandoning it but thinking about reusing the FM for new digital services. The local broadcaster didn't seem interested in investing in DAB, but they haven't missed the train yet.More o...