Hundreds of new local stations now on air
Media regulator Ofcom has issued a progress update on the roll out of small-scale DAB multiplexes across the UK.
Small-scale DAB
Multiplex licences awarded for London and South East
Ofcom has awarded the ’round five’ small-scale DAB multiplex licences.
Ofcom awards third round of small-scale DAB stations
Listeners in North West England and North East Wales will soon be able to tune into more digital radio stations.
Regulator announces next areas for small-scale DAB
Ofcom has awarded the licenses for Basingstoke, Clevedon, Avonmouth & Filton, Dudley & Stourbridge, East Bristol and Newcastle & Gateshead.
Next small-scale DAB licences awarded
The small-scale DAB licence awards have been announced for Cardiff, Edinburgh, King’s Lynn, Leeds and Norwich.
More small-scale DAB licences awarded by regulator
Media regulator Ofcom has awarded small-scale digital radio multiplex licences for a further four areas in England and Wales.
More small digital stations could start next year
Small-scale digital radio stations could start broadcasting next year, under plans announced today by the regulator.
MPs debate local digital radio in Parliament
A bill which would make it possible for more small radio stations to launch on digital radio has been debated by MPs.