Regulator redraws map for future FM and DAB licences

It’s bad news if you were hoping for a new FM commercial radio licence in the future but good news if a better small-scale DAB mux is on your wish list.

Ofcom wants to prioritise small-scale DAB and community radio licensing in a new proposal.

The regulator has launched a consultation on its strategic approach to broadcast radio licensing as the UK rollout of small-scale DAB nears completion.

The proposals focus on requests for new small-scale DAB multiplex areas, further...