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Frequently asked questions
Important Notice: WRTH 2026 will be the final print edition of the World Radio TV Handbook, marking our historic 80th year. Pre-orders for WRTH 2026 will open on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, and close on Friday, October 31, 2025. Stay tuned via our channels and subscribe for updates: wrth.info/newsletter
General & Transition
Yes. WRTH 2026 (our 80th edition) will be the final printed WRTH. After this milestone, WRTH will only be available as a Web App and E-book.
Rising costs in printing, paper, tariffs, logistics, and labor have made it financially unsustainable to continue producing a yearly printed edition. To ensure WRTH survives and remains accessible worldwide, we must transition fully to digital products
We understand the emotional value of the printed WRTH. That is why WRTH 2026 has been designed as a true collector’s edition—the last in a remarkable 80-year history. The new digital formats ensure WRTH continues, even if the medium changes.
From WRTH 2027 onward, WRTH will continue exclusively as:
- WRTH Web App – updated regularly throughout the year.
- WRTH E-book – released twice a year, covering Winter and Summer schedules.
Products & Content
- WRTH 2026 Printed Book (80th edition): €59,90 (excluding shipping)
- WRTH 2026 Web App: €47,90
- WRTH 2026 E-book (Winter & Summer editions): €47,90
(Prices are in EUR. Currency conversion applies at the point of purchase for all other currencies.)
The digital editions allow WRTH to be updated more frequently, ensuring you have the most accurate broadcasting data year-round. They also make WRTH more sustainable in the long term, allowing us to continue serving the global radio community.
Yes. The Web App and E-book contain the same core data as the printed book. The Web App also benefits from regular updates, offering fresher information than print could provide.
Ordering & Availability
WRTH 2026 will be available only by pre-order, with delivery in December 2025. There will be no launch stock or reprints. Once the pre-order window closes, the book will not be available again — making WRTH 2026 a true collector’s edition.
Please write us at sales@radiodatacenter.com if you need to make changes to your order, or cancel it. Note your order number in the subject field.
It’s possible that an order gets canceled if the payment is pending, and doesn’t go through within a certain amount of time. Check your payment provider, and try to reorder with another payment method.
Shipping
Shipping will remain similar to last year’s edition, varying by region. WRTH continues to subsidize costs for some regions to keep delivery as affordable as possible.
We sell and deliver our products worldwide.
Our orders go out to the warehouses at the beginning of every workday and are usually shipped the same or the next day.
No matter if it is a domestic or international order, as soon as the package is on its way with the carrier, you will receive an email with the tracking number. Check your spam folder as well.
This really depends on your shipping address. We have warehouses in Germany, the UK, and the USA, so it will be faster to deliver domestically to those countries, but we do choose carriers that are reliable and fast for international shipping. Our best advice is to wait for your tracking number, and then check the route of your package.
