Arqiva Menu Search RADIO Local DAB services Looking to broadcast on DAB digital radio? We can help you reach audiences in a number of regions through Now Digital multiplexes. Reach regional digital audiences Now Digital, primarily through two wholly owned subsidiaries of Arqiva - Now Digital Ltd and Now Digital (Southern) Ltd, operates 25 DAB digital radio multiplexes across the UK. Each multiplex is operated under a license from the UK communications regulator, Ofcom. There has never been a better time to go digital Radio listening on digital platforms is continuing to grow year on year and now accounts for over 58% of listening in the UK (RAJAR Q1 2020). DAB accounts for by far the biggest proportion of all digital listening. Between 2015 and 2017 we doubled the size of the local DAB network, which has extended local coverage. This brought millions of new listeners into the transmission coverage of our multiplexes and improved road coverage. If you’re looking for national coverage, we also operate and own licences for the UK’s two national commercial multiplexes  Digital One  and Sound Digital. Providing the complete local digital radio service We provide advice and support to ensure you get on to our Now Digital multiplexes in a seamless way. Our local multiplexes broadcast using MPEG 1 Layer II coding and the current technical equipment isn’t able to broadcast stations in DAB+. As standard, the Now Digital contract will include pick-up of the audio signal from the studio (coding and contribution), along with multiplexing and transmission, for an all-inclusive price. The price of broadcasting a service will vary depending on the licensed area, the audio quality you choose and other factors. Permanent or short-term services available Now Digital isn’t just for permanent stations. Many multiplexes can accommodate short-term broadcast services, such as those linked to specific events, religious festivals or trial broadcasts. The Now Digital multiplexes For each multiplex, full coverage maps are available below: Multiplex Licence expires Coverage maps* Ayr 25/04/2026 Download coverage map Berkshire & North Hampshire 30/07/2024 Download coverage map Bournemouth 31/07/2026 Download coverage map Bristol 30/01/2025 Download coverage map Cambridge 27/09/2024 Download coverage map Cornwall 27/10/2024 Download coverage map Coventry 30/01/2025 Download coverage map Derbyshire 22/07/2026 Download coverage map Essex 19/05/2026 Download coverage map Exeter Torbay & North Devon 30/10/2022 Download coverage map Herts Beds Bucks 13/02/2025 Download coverage map Kent 29/04/2024 Download coverage map Leicestershire 29/11/2022 Download coverage map Norfolk 30/03/2023 Download coverage map Northamptonshire 27/03/2025 Download coverage map Nottingham 29/04/2024 Download coverage map Oxfordshire 20/12/2024 Download coverage map Peterborough 29/11/2022 Download coverage map Plymouth 27/10/2024 Download coverage map South East Wales 30/10/2024 Download coverage map South Hampshire 30/01/2023 Download coverage map Sussex 29/01/2024 Download coverage map Swindon 30/01/2023 Download coverage map West & South Wiltshire 30/01/2023 Download coverage map Wolverhampton & Shropshire 30/01/2025 Download coverage map *Coverage maps show our prediction of coverage on an indoor portable DAB receiver. The first step is to complete a Station Information Form. This will allow us to prepare a confidentiality agreement. Once that’s in place, we can discuss detailed contract terms and prices. We are keen to treat everyone who is seeking capacity on DAB digital radio fairly. As part of that, we have described some of the principles and processes we follow in this document. For more information about our local DAB services, please get in touch. You might also be interested in... See all Talent Makes Radio Flow Read more 15/11/2021 Broadcast radio listening to remain strong until at least 2030 Read more 21/10/2021 Arqiva Enabling a switched-on world to flow +44 (0)1962 823434 enquiries@arqiva.com Twitter LinkedIn Back to top Systems access login Documentation Accessibility Terms of use Privacy policy Cookie policy Modern slavery transparency statement Copyright Arqiva © 2021 By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation and analyse site usage. Accept All Cookies Use only necessary cookies Manage cookies