DAB+ came out in other countries in the mid 00s and was adopted in the UK in 2016 and now we have over 180 DAB+ stations. But notably missing the BBC.
* Recognized that DAB was not capable enough given the number of stations required, and waited.
or:
* Cut back on the number of stations so that the remaining ones could be broadcast at an acceptable quality.
DAB+ came out in other countries in the mid 00s and was adopted in the UK in 2016 and now we have over 180 DAB+ stations. But notably missing the BBC.