RTE is currently advertising that from March 31 it is ceasing transmission of its radio services on Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)
DAB is the least utilised platform in Ireland and RTE is the only Irish broadcaster who transmits on DAB.
DAB was only available in Dublin, Cork and Limerick.
RTE made the announcement in 2019 that it was ceasing DAB transmission.
DAB accounts for 0.5 per cent of listenership. 77 per cent listen to RTE on FM.
Less than five per cent of adults in Ireland listen to radio via a mobile device, two per cent listen on a PC, approximately 1.5per cent listen on a smart speaker, 0.6 per cent listen on a TV.
It would seem the death of DAB is due to internet roll out. Also, some years ago car manufactures decided not to install radios equipped with DAB functionality.
It is unfortunate that RTE did not announce its decision at an earlier date. DAB reception is excellent and ideal for people who do not have WiFi.
DAB radios were not cheap.
For details on how to continue to listen to RTÉ digital radio services visit www.rte.ie/keeplistening
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