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.
Small-scale multiplex applications and awards
Published: 5 February 2024
Last updated: 27 March 2025
A list of small-scale radio multiplex licence applications that have been submitted to Ofcom, and details of licences we have awarded.
C-DSP licence applications
Published: 1 March 2024
Last updated: 24 March 2025
This page provides a copy of any community digital sound programme (C-DSP) application which has been submitted to Ofcom.
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.
Consultation: Designation of Radio Selection Services – principles and methods for Ofcom’s recommendations
Published: 4 February 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.
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.
West London (City West Digital CIC) award statement
Published: 22 July 2024
Southend (City DAB Limited) award statement
Published: 22 July 2024