Apply for a small-scale radio multiplex or digital sound programme service licence
Published: 6 October 2023
Last updated: 29 May 2026
Everything you will need to apply for a small-scale DAB multiplex or digital sound programme service licence.
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.
C-DSP licence applications
Published: 1 March 2024
Last updated: 13 May 2026
This page provides a copy of any community digital sound programme (C-DSP) application which has been submitted to Ofcom.
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.
Small-scale multiplex applications and awards
Published: 5 February 2024
Last updated: 5 May 2026
A list of small-scale radio multiplex licence applications that have been submitted to Ofcom, and details of licences we have awarded.
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.
Statement: Designation of Radio Selection Services - draft report to the Secretary of State
Published: 16 October 2025
Last updated: 19 March 2026
Before deciding which services to designate, the Secretary of State must first receive a report from Ofcom setting out our recommendations. In this consultation document, we explain which RSS we propose to recommend for designation and why.
100th service launched under small-scale DAB rollout
Published: 11 March 2026
A small-scale DAB digital multiplex in East Devon marks the 100th to be launched under Ofcom’s nationwide roll out of this innovative technology.