Our monthly round-up of recent licensing activity on broadcast TV stations. This includes newly licensed services, transfers, name changes and any other useful information.
May 2026
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
- no longer required by the licensee so has been handed back, or the service has been removed from a licence covering multiple services, or;
- revoked as a matter of routine (usually for non-payment of the annual licence fee).
- the licensee ceases to exist (has been liquidated or become dissolved)
| Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLCS | Decland Limited | Drive In Movie Channel | Revoked |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases, Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
What does this mean?
TLCS – Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS – Digital Television Programme Services Licence
L-DTPS – Local Digital Television Programme Services Licence
PSDTPS – Public Service Digital Television Programme Services Licence
Television services licenced in this period
| Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
| TLCS | Euronews SA | Euronews |
| DTAS | Arqiva Muxco Limited | Arqiva DTT Addressable ads |
| TLCS | The Tennis Channel LLC | Tennis Channel |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
- no longer required by the licensee so has been handed back, or the service has been removed from a licence covering multiple services, or;
- revoked as a matter of routine (usually for non-payment of the annual licence fee).
- the licensee ceases to exist (has been liquidated or become dissolved)
| Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLCS | Aylo Global Entertainment (Europe) Limited | Climax | Surrender |
| TLCS | Extreme International Limited | Next Up LIVE Comedy | Surrender |
| TLCS | Reveno Media Ltd | REN TV (Baltic version) | Revoked |
| TLCS | Reveno Media Ltd | NTV Mir Lithuania | Revoked |
| TLCS | Reveno Media Ltd | REN TV Lietuva | Revoked |
| TLCS | Reveno Media Ltd | NTV Mir Baltic | Revoked |
| TLCS | Reveno Media Ltd | Dom Kino Lietuva | Revoked |
| TLCS | Reveno Media Ltd | TV DOM | Revoked |
| TLCS | Reveno Media Ltd | DOM KINO BALTIC | Revoked |
| TLCS | Reveno Media Ltd | PBK EESTI | Revoked |
| TLCS | Reveno Media Ltd | PBK LIETUVA | Revoked |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases, Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
- no longer required by the licensee so has been handed back, or the service has been removed from a licence covering multiple services, or;
- revoked as a matter of routine (usually for non-payment of the annual licence fee).
- the licensee ceases to exist (has been liquidated or become dissolved)
| Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLCS | CBS AMC Networks EMEA Channels Partnership | CBS Reality (Polish) | Surrendered |
| TLCS | CBS AMC Networks EMEA Channels Partnership | CBS Reality (MENA) | Surrendered |
| TLCS | CBS AMC Networks EMEA Channels Partnership | FILM CAFE | Surrendered |
| DTAS | Vision HBB TV Ltd | Vision HBB TV Ltd | Revoked |
| TLCS | Esplanade Vale Media Limited | Ramazan TV | Revoked |
| TLCS | Siraj TV Limited | SIRAJ TV | Revoked |
| TLCS | i14news Ltd | i14news Ltd | Revoked |
| TLCS | TV Enterprises Limited | NTAI | Revoked |
| TLCS | Graft Ventures Limited | Moochi TV | Revoked |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases, Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
Licence transfers
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
| Licence Type | Previous Licensee | New Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLCS | CHS TV Ltd | Channel S Television Ltd | Channel S |
Television services licensed in this period
| Licence type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
| TLCS | France Médias Monde | France 24 English |
| TLCS | OUTtv MEDIA GLOBAL INC | OUTflix Proud |
| TLCS | Mech TV Ltd | Robot Wars by Mech+ |
| DTPS | YourTV Ltd | Various |
| TLCS | Phil Mack Promotions Ltd | Music and Memories |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
- no longer required by the licensee so has been handed back, or the service has been removed from a licence covering multiple services, or;
- revoked as a matter of routine (usually for non-payment of the annual licence fee).
- the licensee ceases to exist (has been liquidated or become dissolved)
| Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLCS | Middlesex Broadcasting Corporation Limited | MATV National | Revoked |
| TLCS | Middlesex Broadcasting Corporation Limited | MATV Music | Revoked |
| TLCS | Number 1 TV and Media Ltd | Fashion One | Revoked |
| TLCS | Number 1 TV and Media Ltd | NR1 Turk TV | Revoked |
| TLCS | Glaxy Broadcasting Network Limited | 92 News | Revoked |
| TLCS | Greener Technology Limited | BEN TV | Revoked |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases, Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
Licence transfers
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
| Licence Type | Previous Licensee | New Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLCS | Ginx TV Limited | GameUp Ltd | Ginx |
| TLCS | News UK Broadcasting Limited | talkSPORT Limited | Talk |
Television services licensed in this period
| Licence type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
| DTPS | Lucky Cat Ventures Ltd | Lucky cat TV |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
- no longer required by the licensee so has been handed back, or the service has been removed from a licence covering multiple services, or;
- revoked as a matter of routine (usually for non-payment of the annual licence fee).
- the licensee ceases to exist (has been liquidated or become dissolved)
| Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLCS | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV Music (ROI feed) | Surrendered |
| TLCS | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV Music | Surrendered |
| TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | HGTV | Surrendered |
| TLCS | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV Live | Surrendered |
| TLCS | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV 80s | Surrendered |
| TLCS | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV XMAS | Surrendered |
| TLCS | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | Club MTV | Surrendered |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases, Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
Television services licensed in this period
| Licence type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
| TLCS | Rakuten TV Europe, S.L.U. | Rakuten TV Drama |
| TLCS | Rakuten TV Europe, S.L.U. | Rakuten TV Comedy |
| TLCS | Rakuten TV Europe, S.L.U. | Rakuten TV Sci-Fi |
| TLCS | Premier Media Broadcasting Limited | Freesports |
| TLCS | GTC Network UK Limited | GTC PUNJABI |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
- no longer required by the licensee so has been handed back, or the service has been removed from a licence covering multiple services, or;
- revoked as a matter of routine (usually for non-payment of the annual licence fee).
- the licensee ceases to exist (has been liquidated or become dissolved)
| Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLCS | AMC Channel Poland Limited | AMC | Surrendered |
| TLCS | Sundance Channel (UK) Limited | Sundance TV | Surrendered |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases, Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
Renewal of television multiplex licence
| Service name | Licensee | Licence renewed until |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplex B | BBC Free to View Limited` | 31 December 2030 |
The renewal of this DTV multiplex licence follows renewals of DTV Multiplexes C and D (until 31 December 2034) earlier this year. Full details are available here on Ofcom’s website.
Renewal of Local Digital Television Programme Service Licences and Multiplex
Ofcom has now completed the renewals process for the local TV sector.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
- no longer required by the licensee so has been handed back, or the service has been removed from a licence covering multiple services, or;
- revoked as a matter of routine (usually for non-payment of the annual licence fee).
- the licensee ceases to exist (has been liquidated or become dissolved)
| Licence type | Licensee | Service name | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLCS | London Tamil Media Ltd | IBC Tamil | Surrendered |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases, Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
Television services licensed in this period
|
Licence Type |
Licensee |
Service Name |
|---|---|---|
|
TLCS |
Shop Unlimited Live Limited |
Shop Unlimited |
|
DTPS |
Video Solutions AG |
wedotv movies |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
- no longer required by the licensee so has been handed back, or the service has been removed from a licence covering multiple services, or;
- revoked as a matter of routine (usually for non-payment of the annual licence fee).
- the licensee ceases to exist (has been liquidated or become dissolved)
| Licence type | Licensee | Service name | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLCS | City News Network (SMC) Pvt Ltd | Channel44 | Surrendered |
| TLCS | Notts TV Limited | Notts TV slate | Surrendered |
|
TLCS |
Media Liberty Limited | Iran Farda | Revoked |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases, Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
Television services licensed in this period
|
Licence Type |
Licensee |
Service Name |
|---|---|---|
|
TLCS |
TNT Sports Broadcasting Limited |
TNT Sports 1 (HD) (Commercial Feed) |
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
- no longer required by the licensee so has been handed back, or the service has been removed from a licence covering multiple services, or;
- revoked as a matter of routine (usually for non-payment of the annual licence fee).
- the licensee ceases to exist (has been liquidated or become dissolved)
| Licence type | Licensee | Service name | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLCS | Hidayat Welfare Society Ltd | Hidayat Welfare Society | Revoked |
| TLCS | Arti TV Limited | Arti TV | Revoked |
|
TLCS |
Semah Media Limited | Can TV | Revoked |
|
TLCS |
Cira Media Productions Limited | CIRA TV | Revoked |
|
TLCS |
Information TV Ltd | Ayozat TV | Revoked |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases, Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
- no longer required by the licensee so has been handed back, or the service has been removed from a licence covering multiple services, or;
- revoked as a matter of routine (usually for non-payment of the annual licence fee).
- the licensee ceases to exist (has been liquidated or become dissolved)
| Licence type | Licensee | Service name | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLCS | Everyone TV Devices Limited | Freesat Barker Channel | Surrendered |
| TLCS | Football Association Limited | The FA Player | Surrendered |
|
L-DTPS |
Notts TV Limited | Notts TV | Surrendered |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases, Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
Service Name Changes
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
| Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLCS | MCN International Pte Ltd | CNA | CNA Originals |
| TLCS | DM GOLD Limited | DM News Plus | DM News English |
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
- no longer required by the licensee so has been handed back, or the service has been removed from a licence covering multiple services, or;
- revoked as a matter of routine (usually for non-payment of the annual licence fee).
- the licensee ceases to exist (has been liquidated or become dissolved)
| Licence type | Licensee | Service name | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLCS | Flag Bearer Limited | Karbala TV | Surrendered |
| TLCS | MSM Asia Limited | SONY PAL | Surrendered |
| TLCS | National World Publishing Limited | Shots! | Surrendered |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases, Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
A new version of the General procedures for investigating breaches of broadcast licences came into force on 23 June, following a public consultation. Further information about this can be found in our statement.
Television services licensed in this period
| Licence type | Licensee | Service name |
|---|---|---|
| TLCS | Hearst Networks UK | World War TV |
| DTPS | Shop Unlimited Live Limited | Hobbycraft TV |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
- no longer required by the licensee so has been handed back, or the service has been removed from a licence covering multiple services, or;
- revoked as a matter of routine (usually for non-payment of the annual licence fee).
- the licensee ceases to exist (has been liquidated or become dissolved)
| Licence type | Licensee | Service name | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLCS | Escape Channel Limited | Meet the Babes | Surrendered |
| TLCS | Equinox Media Ltd | Arab News Network | Rescinded |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases, Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
- no longer required by the licensee so has been handed back, or the service has been removed from a licence covering multiple services, or;
- revoked as a matter of routine (usually for non-payment of the annual licence fee).
- the licensee ceases to exist (has been liquidated or become dissolved)
| Licence type | Licensee | Service name | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLCS | Trace UK World LTD | TRACE Sports Starts | Surrendered |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases, Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
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