Dutch regulator Agentschap Telecom noted that all experimental permits for the local DAB+ layer, including all renewals, will expire on 1 January 2018.In preparation for the distribution of local DAB+ layer, local DAB+ experiments could be performed. Since June 2016, more than thirty experimental permits have been granted. An extension period became necessary for a number of these. By their nature, experimental permits are temporary.
Source: https://www.telecompaper.com/news/dutch-experimental-dab-licenses-to-expire-on-1-jan--1223491
