C-DSP licence applications
Published: 1 March 2024
Last updated: 17 April 2025
This page provides a copy of any community digital sound programme (C-DSP) application which has been submitted to Ofcom.
Ofcom announces further awards in sixth wave of small-scale DAB licensing
Published: 15 April 2025
Ofcom has today awarded small-scale DAB multiplex licences for three more UK areas. We are also consulting on varying the licence to provide the Newcastle & Gateshead small-scale multiplex.
Small-scale multiplex applications and awards
Published: 5 February 2024
Last updated: 15 April 2025
A list of small-scale radio multiplex licence applications that have been submitted to Ofcom, and details of licences we have awarded.
Consultation: Small-scale DAB coverage change: Newcastle & Gateshead
Published: 15 April 2025
This consultation seeks views on a request to extend the area to be served by the Newcastle & Gateshead small-scale radio multiplex service to include an adjoining area or locality
Consultation: Designation of Radio Selection Services – principles and methods for Ofcom’s recommendations
Published: 4 February 2025
Last updated: 8 April 2025
A consultation on the principles and methods we propose to use in making recommendations to the Secretary of State for designating radio selection services.
Apply for a small-scale radio multiplex or digital sound programme service licence
Published: 6 October 2023
Last updated: 1 April 2025
Everything you will need to apply for a small-scale DAB multiplex or digital sound programme service licence.
Statement: Small-scale DAB coverage change: Stirling & Falkirk
Published: 6 January 2025
Last updated: 21 February 2025
This consultation seeks views on a request to change the area to be served by the Stirling & Falkirk small-scale radio multiplex service. A radio multiplex service is the means by which DAB digital radio stations are broadcast.
Ofcom invites applications for seventh round of small-scale DAB licences
Published: 28 January 2025
Applications have opened for the seventh round of small-scale DAB radio multiplex licences for 29 areas across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Small-scale DAB reports and events
Published: 12 May 2022
Last updated: 22 October 2024
Other information related to how Ofcom manages small-scale DAB licensing.
Hundreds of new local stations take to the digital airwaves
Published: 22 October 2024
Ofcom has today published a progress update on its small-scale DAB roll-out across the UK over the past three years, with 115 licences awarded and 64 new multiplexes so far launched.