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Five more small scale DAB licences awarded by Ofcom
The winners of small-scale DAB licences in Basingstoke, Avonmouth, Dudley, East Bristol and Newcastle/Gateshead areas have been announced by Ofcom.
UK DAB Networks Limited, Bristol Digital Radio, Dudley & Stourbridge DigiMux Limited (DigiMux), Severnside Digital Radio and Tyneside Community Digital have all been informed of their wins this morning.
In making the awards, Ofcom explains how it came to choose the successful applicant. In the case of Basingstoke and East Bristol, only one bid was made in each area.
For Newcastle/Gateshead, the regulator said “It was noted that Tyneside Community Digital benefited from locally based directors possessing considerable relevant experience.”