DAB digital radio uses a technology called DAB. Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) is a digital radio technology for broadcasting radio stations, used in several countries, particularly in Europe. More than 30 countries use DAB/DAB+ broadcast. India is not yet there in terms of DAB Broadcast and reception.

Many devices in the western market come with a iPod dock which not only lets you listen to DAB broadcast but also your music on the digital players. DAB Radios are picking up and are already available in the satellite mode. Terrestrial broadcast (which would replace conventional radio) is still not available.