There has been lots of discussion in recent years about the rise of DAB+ and potential ‘switching off’ of DAB. But what is the difference between DAB and DAB+ and what do radio listeners need to know about the changes?
What is DAB?
DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting.
Introduced in the 1990s, DAB radios provide hiss- and crackle-free listening.
It’s unclear what the future of DAB is, but major radio stations are already switching across to DAB+ so it’s likely this trend will continue. The date is unclear, but in the early 2030s it’s likely that DAB will be switched off.
What is DAB+?
DAB+ is essentially an upgrade of DAB, three times as efficient so it can carry many more stations and at much higher audio quality. It provides better sound quality and offers more stations for you to listen to, so is unequivocally a better option when considering the future…
