


The table with the summarized results of the public consultation for DAB along with the decision will be published on the CRC website shortly.Īt the end of 2018 a draft Regulatory Policy for the Administration of radio frequency spectrum was published for public consultation. Read the consultation documentation here (Bulgarian).Īt its meeting on 2 December 2021, the CRC adopted the results of the public consultation. The consultation period lasted for one month. The CRC recommends DAB+, and the consultation aims to explore the level of interest in the market for the licensing of national and regional DAB+. In September 2021 the Bulgarian regulator - CRC - launched a procedure for a public consultation on the prospects of using radio frequency 174-230 MHz. Parliamentary elections are scheduled for 2 October 2022. However the procedure conducted by the CRC creates legitimate expectations for the holders of permits to effectively use the spectrum. Legislative changes in the Radio and Television Act may be needed for the effective use of the spectrum. There are still pending legislative gaps related to the issuance of programme licences for digital terrestrial broadcasting of radio programmes. As of August 2022, permits for broadcasting in band 174.0-230.0 MHz in Bulgaria were issued to the companies which submitted requests, in particular: Bulgarian Radiocompany EOOD, Bulgarian Telecommunication Company EAD, Metroradio EOOD and Digital Audio Bulgaria EOOD.
