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DAB+ | Digital Radio

Highest programme diversity in best quality

Diverse radio landscape through digital programme distribution

ORS is responsible for the nationwide extension and distribution of digital radio services. For this purpose, ORS operates a nationwide DAB+ multiplex, via which 16 digital radio programmes are currently broadcasted. With a high-quality DAB+ network, ORS reaches around 83 percent of the Austrian population nationally and regionally.

16
Radio programmes

ORS broadcasts 16 digital radio programmes throughout Austria, noiselessly and in top quality

~ 83
Per cent

of the Austrian population are already supplied with digital radio via ORS nationwide DAB+ transmitter network

~ 2 Mio.
Receiving devices

Already 20 per cent of Austrians own at least one DAB+-capable receiver (as of 2021) - with a strong upward trend

Crystal clear sound and digital programme diversity

Digital radio offers an attractive complement to analogue FM radio and expands free radio coverage in Austria. The digital transmission standard DAB+ guarantees listening pleasure in excellent noiseless audio quality. In addition, it allows more stations to be broadcast on one and the same frequency, which enables a greater programme selection on the Austrian radio market.

In addition to the programme variety, the added value of DAB+ lies in various additional multimedia services such as electronic programme guides, weather maps, news or traffic information, which make listening to the radio an interactive experience. Brilliant digital radio reception is also increasingly assured "on the road", as more and more new cars are equipped with DAB+ receivers.

Transmission mast ORS
With a nationwide DAB+ network, ORS reaches around 83 percent of the Austrian population nationally and regionally. Photo: ORS

Our service for your digital radio

In addition to the nationwide DAB+ transmitter network, which covers the whole of Austria via the national multiplex, ORS also acts as a technical service provider for regional DAB+ coverage. To this end, ORS operates a regional DAB+ multiplex in Vienna, which broadcasts 14 programmes in Vienna and the surrounding area. In addition, ORS serves eight further multiplexes for coverage of Switzerland, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

With its modern DAB+ infrastructure, ORS guarantees customer-specific overall solutions for the digital distribution of its customers' radio programmes: From technical planning, programme supply and multiplexing to market launch.

    What we do for you in concrete terms:

    • Planning: Development of the required terrestrial broadcasting infrastructure and preparation of frequency and coverage concepts. 
    • Procurement: Purchasing advice, process outsourcing and tender management
    • Implementation and technical operation: ongoing operation at the highest service level, as well as maintenance and monitoring using the latest remote monitoring technologies
    • Monitoring: Operational monitoring and professional early warning system
    • Consulting: Development of business models and business plans for market entry
    Contact

    Your contact for our DAB+ services

    Have you got any questions about our services? Our employees are there for you for all concerns around the topic of digital radio.

    Mag. Michael Weber
    Head of Sales, Marketing & Communications
    + 43 664 627 89 06
    Michael Weber