Slovenia

Last update: 19-07-2016 - older versions

On 1st June the Agency for Communication Networks and Services of the Republic of Slovenia (AKOS) published a tender for radio stations (content providers) for slots in the multiplex. At least 14 stations and some additional services will be transmitted.There will be public (RTV) stations and commercial stations on the multiplex: all will have to go to through a tender process. All major radio stations in Slovenia have announced interest in participating.

There are 10 slots available for commercial programmes. Licenses for 4 slots for public radio programmes (by public broadcaster RTV Slovenia) will be issued without public tender (directly by the law). If everything goes well the DAB+ network should be live with 14 radio programmes in mid-September 2016.

AKOS issued a license for the first regular national T-DAB+ network in Slovenia to the public broadcaster RTV Slovenia which was the only tenderer. The network should be operational in September this year and will initially be powered by 7 medium-power transmitters to cover urban areas and highways. After a while when penetration of DAB+ receiver has increased, additional sites will be installed. If deployed as envisaged the initial network will cover around 70% of the population of Slovenia.

AKOS is an independent body that regulates and supervises the electronic communications market, manages and supervises the radio frequency spectrum in the Republic of Slovenia, performs tasks in the field of radio and television broadcasting, and regulates and supervises the postal and railway service markets.

Last update: 30-09-2014 - older versions

Receivers are available in some stores and as an option in some car brands.

Last update: 19-01-2016 - older versions

The latest DAB trial completed in November 2013. Coverage was available in the capital city of Ljubljana and central Slovenia. The trial broadcasts covered 22.5% of the population.

Last update: 30-09-2014 - older versions

Licences for frequencies for DAB networks can be obtained via public tenders. All content providers must also obtain a “digital” licence to enter the multiplex via public tender.

Slovenia issues public tender for DAB+ network

20.06.2016 - Slovenia -

The Agencija za komunikacijska omrežja in storitve Republike Slovenije (Agency for Communication Networks and Services of the Republic of Slovenia) is preparing to launch its first DAB radio network by issuing a public tender procedure for content providers.

From Radio World:

Tender published for first DAB+ national network in Slovenia:

16.06.2016 - Slovenia -

The Agency for Communication Networks and Services of the Republic of Slovenia has published a public tender for content providers, for the first DAB+ national network in Slovenia...

From Akos-rs:

RTV Slovenija receives DAB+ network operator licence

20.01.2016 - Slovenia -

Slovenia's Agency for Communications Networks and Services (Akos) has issued a decision on the allocation of radio frequencies for the DAB+ multiplex R1. Public broadcaster RTV Slovenija and its transmission unit Oddajniki in zveze will be responsible for managing the DAB+ network.

From Telecompaper:

Slovenia issues license for first national DAB network

19.01.2016 - Slovenia -

Issued to the public broadcaster, RTV Slovenia, the initial network should be operational by September 2016 and is planned to cover 70% of the population.

From Agency for Communication Networks and Services:

Slovena introducing digital radio

14.10.2015 - Slovenia -

Digital radio has been discussed in Slovenia for many years and presents many opportunities for radio stations, especially in terms of listening quality and coverage. The deployment of DAB in Slovenia depends largely on the interest of network operators and broadcasters.

From Zurnal24:

Slovenian regulator launches digital radio consultations

14.06.2013 - Slovenia -

Slovenia's Agency for Post and Electronic Communications has invited all interested parties, especially radio stations, to participate in the public consultation on options for developing terrestrial digital radio. In Slovenia, T-DAB has so far only been allocated for radio frequencies from the Krvavec transmitter on block 12B, used by public broadcaster RTV Slovenija to air its radio stations RA SLO 1, RA SLO 2, RA SLO 3 and Radio Si.

From Telecompaper (subscription):

Slovenian regulator launches digital radio consultations

14.06.2013 - Slovenia -

From Telecompaper :

Digital Switch Underway in Slovenia (adds)

04.01.2010 - Slovenia -

Ljubljana, 1 December (STA) - The transitional period in which broadcasters must make the switch from analogue to digital broadcasting began in Slovenia on ...

From STA - Slovenska Tiskovna Agencija (subscription):

Digital Switch Underway in Slovenia

01.12.2009 - Slovenia -

Ljubljana, 1 December (STA) - The transitional period in which broadcasters must make the switch from analogue to digital broadcasting began in Slovenia on ...

From STA - Slovenska Tiskovna Agencija (subscription):

RADIOSCAPE wins contract to supply professional DAB broadcast system to Slovenia

17.01.2006 - Slovenia -

RadioScape, a world leader in digital radio and multimedia broadcast technology, today announced that it has just been awarded a contract to supply the first DAB broadcasting system for Slovenia. The system is due to go live in February 2006, and will initially simulcast Slovenia’s four main radio stations...