About us

Frontier is a pioneer in technologies for connected audio and the market leader in DAB/DAB+ radios and SmartRadio solutions. Powering over 50 million devices worldwide,  Frontier provides a range of chips and modules, from turnkey entry-level solutions to sophisticated, highly configurable options, to leading consumer electronics brands. With its R&D centre in Cambridge (UK) and manufacturing and sales offices in Shenzhen (China), Frontier supports clients and consumers across Europe and Asia. Frontier is a Science Group (AIM:SAG) company.

Frontier is the world’s leading provider of chips, modules and software for digital radios and connected audio devices. Customers include global and regional audio brands, CE audio importers, custom installers, and numerous retailer own-brands.

The first countries to adopt digital radio successfully were the UK, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland and Australia. Norway and Switzerland were the first countries to confirm dates for Digital Switchover (DSO) - respectively 2017 and 2024. Digital radio received a significant boost in 2011, when Germany launched DAB+ services. Across Europe and beyond, the footprint of digital radio is poised for rapid expansion.

Frontier’s leading Connected Audio modules combine DAB+, FM, Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi to support audio streaming services including Airable Internet Radio, Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz and Deezer. Devices can be controlled with a Smartphone using the Frontier OKTIV™ application.