Country Information for DAB, DAB+ and DMB - Singapore
| Current situation | Coverage | Services on Air | Receiver Market | Details of Trials | Regulation | Links |
Country Update from Singapore
14-03-2008
There is currently 99% area coverage. MediaCorp Radio, the national radio broadcaster, has purchased a new DAB multiplexer to upgrade their existing infrastructure, which was acquired for the launch of its DAB services in 1999. The new system allows for enhanced transmission reliability and increased sound quality. There is currently an on-going T-DMB multimedia data service trial showing the local traffic road condition and a trial Traffic News DAB channel based on automated text-to-speech conversion. Various operators in Singapore have announced their plans for commercial mobile TV services, which could be rolled-out in mid 2008.
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Current situation
in Singapore
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Last update: 19-08-2008
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| Population: | 4.5 million |
Coverage: | |
| Services: | 13 DAB, 19 DAB+, 1 Data |
| Sales (accumulated): | 25,000 devices |
MediaCorp Radio, the public national broadcaster, first launched its DAB service in 1999. It has since upgraded its infrastructure to allow for new multimedia and data applications, and is evaluating the feasibility of introducing DAB+ services.
In June 2008, the commercial operator, Rediffusion, launched commercial DAB+ services on a subscription basis. The line up included 22 audio channels, including stations from around the world and commercial-free services. Rediffusion plans to add four new transmitters to its network before the end of the year.
Coverage
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Last update: 24-07-2008
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MediaCorp Digital Radio & Rediffusion both have 99% outdoor coverage.
Services on Air
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Last update: 03-09-2008
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In this country there are
- National multiplexes: 3 Regular
- 14 commercial audio and data services, free-to-air
- seven commercial audio services, subscription
| Simulcast on AM / FM | Exclusive on digital | Total of services | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAB programmes | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| DAB+ programmes | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| Data services | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 25 | 33 |
Receiver Market
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Last update: 08-09-2008
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Up to summer 2007, approximately 25,000 DAB receivers had been sold (but there is no official monitoring of sales). There are around 20 retailers selling DAB receivers, including consumer electronics stores, car audio retailers and Rediffusion's sales offices. Rediffusion has also recently sponsored a number of radios for use by the eldery (pictured).
Details of Trials
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Last update: 19-01-2008
MediaCorp is evaluating the feasibility of introducing DMB & DAB+ services and is working towards conducting several data application trial services that include DMB TPEG, eBillboard and Public Warning System (PWS).
Regulation
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Last update: 02-09-2008
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Broadcasting in Singapore is regulated by the Media Development Authority (MDA). For DAB Digital Radio, there are three different licences for three different categories; there is a DAB Multiplex Licence (eight years) where operators are required to carry at least five audio services on each multiplex but can allocate 35% of the multiplex to data services. The second category is a DAB Broadcaster Service Licence (five years) for content providers, which incorporates programme and advertising guidelines issued in the analogue world. Finally, there is the Class Licence (no stipulated licence period), which covers a range of data and multimedia services supported by DAB. The MDA has adopted a self-regulatory approach, and there is no need for service operators to approach the MDA for approval to start a data service.
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http://www.dab.org.sghttp://www.rediffusion.com.sg/