Apply for a small-scale radio multiplex or digital sound programme service licence
Published: 6 October 2023
Last updated: 7 July 2026
Everything you will need to apply for a small-scale DAB multiplex or digital sound programme service licence.
C-DSP licence applications
Published: 1 March 2024
Last updated: 7 July 2026
This page provides a copy of any community digital sound programme (C-DSP) application which has been submitted to Ofcom.
Small-scale DAB nationwide roll out success
Published: 24 June 2026
Ofcom has today awarded small-scale DAB multiplex licences for six more areas in the UK, drawing the successful nationwide rollout programme to a close.
Small-scale multiplex applications and awards
Published: 5 February 2024
Last updated: 24 June 2026
A list of small-scale radio multiplex licence applications that have been submitted to Ofcom, and details of licences we have awarded.
Statement: Digital radio multiplex information requirements
Published: 10 September 2025
Last updated: 4 June 2026
Ofcom is consulting on proposals that multiplex operators must publish up to date ‘rate cards’ about the payments to be made by radio stations seeking carriage on the multiplex.
Top trends from our latest audio listening research
Published: 20 May 2026
Today we’ve published our latest research into the audio listening habits of people in the UK.
Audio listening in the UK
Published: 15 April 2024
Last updated: 20 May 2026
This report outlines the findings from Ofcom research into people’s audio habits: what they listen to, how they’re listening and why.
Rolling out small-scale DAB to six more areas
Published: 5 May 2026
Ofcom has today awarded small-scale DAB multiplex licences for six more areas across the UK.
Statement: Small-scale DAB coverage change - Torbay
Published: 11 March 2026
Last updated: 5 May 2026
This consultation seeks views on a request to change the area to be served by the Torbay small-scale radio multiplex service.
Rolling out small-scale DAB to five more areas
Published: 9 April 2026
Ofcom has today awarded small-scale DAB multiplex licences for five more areas across the UK.