C-DSP licence applications
Published: 1 March 2024
Last updated: 5 November 2025
This page provides a copy of any community digital sound programme (C-DSP) application which has been submitted to Ofcom.
Consultation: Designation of Radio Selection Services - draft report to the Secretary of State
Published: 16 October 2025
Small-scale DAB licences awarded to seven more areas
Published: 29 September 2025
Ofcom has today awarded small-scale DAB multiplex licences for seven more areas in the UK.
Small-scale multiplex applications and awards
Published: 5 February 2024
Last updated: 29 September 2025
A list of small-scale radio multiplex licence applications that have been submitted to Ofcom, and details of licences we have awarded.
Apply for a small-scale radio multiplex or digital sound programme service licence
Published: 6 October 2023
Last updated: 12 September 2025
Everything you will need to apply for a small-scale DAB multiplex or digital sound programme service licence.
Ofcom invites applications for eighth round of small-scale DAB radio licences
Published: 10 September 2025
Applications have opened for the eighth and final round of small-scale DAB radio multiplex licences, covering 40 areas across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Consultation: Digital radio multiplex information requirements
Published: 10 September 2025
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.
Consultation: Small-scale DAB coverage change: Newcastle & Gateshead
Published: 15 April 2025
Last updated: 2 June 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
Small-scale DAB licences awarded for five more areas
Published: 22 May 2025
Top trends from our latest look at the UK’s listening habits
Published: 21 May 2025
We’ve published our latest research looking at how people in the UK listen to different content and platforms.