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Ofcom rolling out small-scale DAB to four more UK areas

10.12.2025 - United Kingdom United Kingdom

Ofcom has awarded small-scale DAB multiplex licences for four more areas across the UK. Small-scale DAB is an innovative technology which provides a low-cost way for local commercial, community and specialist music services to take to the digital airwaves. So far, 82 multiplexes have launched broadcasting to listeners across all four nations of the UK. In total, the small-scale DAB programme will enable the launch of over 100 multiplexes. Following a competitive process, where each applicant was judged against specific criteria, multiplex licences have been awarded for the following areas: Ely & March, Market Harborough, Wakefield and Castleford, and Wellingborough.

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