The Bulgarian Communications Regulation Commission

The Bulgarian Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) has announced it will work with the country’s Council for Electronic Media (CEM) to form an official policy document concerning the adoption of DAB+ digital radio. This is to address ongoing requests by Bulgarian broadcasters for the authorisation of DAB+ to meet additional spectrum demands.
The aim of the process is to ensure efficient use of radio spectrum and to create the conditions for a competitive broadcast industry. The process also aims to evaluate the social and economic benefits of launching digital services.
The first aspect will involve testing the operation of a DAB+ network, with the second evaluating the quality of transmissions compared to analogue. The process will address the lack of licensed content and long-term strategy for digital radio in Bulgaria.
The exact distribution of DAB+ frequencies will depend on the type and quality of networks, whether national, regional or local.
An inter-ministerial working group has been created with representatives of CRC and CEM, to work on preparing an official policy.
Interested parties have until July 25 to submit their comments.
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