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Arqiva completes major UK DAB radio upgrade

07.08.2026 - Top story - Arqiva WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom

Arqiva has finished a major upgrade of the infrastructure supporting commercial digital radio across the UK. This involved moving all 62 DAB multiplexes and over 1,000 radio services to its new Central Coding & Multiplexing System. It marks the end of a multi-year programme to modernise one of the world’s most complex DAB radio networks. The new system is designed to make digital radio more resilient and efficient, reducing operational risk and supporting future developments. Dom Wedgwood, Chief Technology Officer at Arqiva, said the migration strengthens the resilience and future-readiness of the UK’s DAB network, while also improving efficiency and sustainability.

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