1. Federal Office of Communications OFCOM Media Division DAB+, hybrid radio and European strategies of digitalization – Kraków – 06 october 2016 René Wehrlin Preparing for digital migration Strategies for the FM switch off – the Swiss approach

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24. Strategies for the FM switch off – the Swiss approach I DAB+, hybrid radio and European digitalization strategies I Kraków, 06 october 2016 René Wehrlin, OFCOM Switzerland 24 https://www.bakom.admin.ch/bakom/en/homepage/ electronic-media/technology/digital- transmission/radio-industry-sets-a-course-to-phase- out-fm.html

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27. Strategies for the FM switch off – the Swiss approach I DAB+, hybrid radio and European digitalization strategies I Kraków, 06 october 2016 René Wehrlin, OFCOM Switzerland 27 FM Licence 105.0 MHz

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34. Strategies for the FM switch off – the Swiss approach I DAB+, hybrid radio and European digitalization strategies I Kraków, 06 october 2016 René Wehrlin, OFCOM Switzerland 34 Evolution of devices 2006 - 2016 in Switzerland Source: GfK

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37. Strategies for the FM switch off – the Swiss approach I DAB+, hybrid radio and European digitalization strategies I Kraków, 06 october 2016 René Wehrlin, OFCOM Switzerland 37 Digital is used more than analogue Source: GfK

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40. Strategies for the FM switch off – the Swiss approach I DAB+, hybrid radio and European digitalization strategies I Kraków, 06 october 2016 René Wehrlin, OFCOM Switzerland 40 Radio industry goals Legal basis Financial support Research into use Marketing Commitment of the radio industry By end of 2018: 68% ± 15% digital Switch off completed by 2024

41. Strategies for the FM switch off – the Swiss approach I DAB+, hybrid radio and European digitalization strategies I Kraków, 06 october 2016 René Wehrlin, OFCOM Switzerland 41 Conclusion 1: Basic conditions for the migration By 2019: Radio stations receive 80% subsidy of DAB costs Abolition of the comprehensive FM broadcasting obligation if simulcast OFCOM retains the FM frequencies Financial support of marketing campaigns (CHF 4.5 M) DAB+ tunnel coverage implemented by 2018 From 2020: No tender for FM licences, extensions only with simulcast Coordinated migration - FM reception no longer guaranteed nationally Subsidies for DAB costs gradually reduced

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49. Strategies for the FM switch off – the Swiss approach I DAB+, hybrid radio and European digitalization strategies I Kraków, 06 october 2016 René Wehrlin, OFCOM Switzerland 49 Wielkie dzięki – Thank You! rene.wehrlin@bakom.admin.ch