Broadcasting Center Europe (BCE) launched Luxembourg’s first DAB+ multiplex at its headquarters, with Elisabeth Margue, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister for Media and Connectivity, and representatives from eleven radio stations present.
A new era for radio in Luxembourg
For decades, most radio stations in Luxembourg have broadcasted only on FM. With the FM band now saturated, new frequencies and services are limited. DAB+ solves this by allowing multiple radio services within a single digital multiplex, offering improved sound quality, more stations, stable mobile reception, and additional information like song titles, images, and live news.
The Service des médias, de la connectivité et de la politique numérique (SMC) launched a public call in August 2024 to select an operator for the national DAB+ multiplex. BCE was awarded a 10-year license on June 3rd, 2025, to deploy and operate Luxembourg’s DAB+ network.
Eleven radio services joined the first multiplex: Crooner Radio, Eldoradio, L’essentiel Radio, LOR’FM, Opus 100.7, Radio 100.7, Radio ARA, Radio Latina, RTL Deutschlands Hit-Radio, RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg, and RTL Today Radio.
Deploying Luxembourg’s DAB+ network
BCE completed the first phase within six months, deploying its in-house DAB+ encoding and multiplexing platform, new antennas, and transmitters at Dudelange, Hosingen, and Jardin Napoléon. All sites are linked via high-capacity IP connections for secure signal transmission. A 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) monitors the entire system for reliability.
Expanding coverage and long-term operations
The first phase provides national mobile coverage. Phase 2, planned for 2026, will add six transmitters to improve reception and coverage. BCE will operate and maintain the network for the next nine years, ensuring resilient and reliable service, even during national emergencies.
BCE continues to strengthen its role as a leading technology partner for broadcasters in Luxembourg and abroad, supporting the future of radio broadcasting through innovation and expertise.
