DAB digital radio now covers most major UK population centres, with extended coverage coming in the near future. Digital One, the national commercial digital radio multiplex, has a coverage area of more than 85% of the UK population and the BBC currently reaches nearly 85%.

The BBC has publicly stated in the Building Public Value document that DAB coverage will increase to 90% of the UK population. Discussions are currently underway for our next phase of coverage expansion.

This map outlines the current coverage of national commercial DAB digital radio broadcasts.

Local services

Within each region there is a different multiplex broadcasting local news, sport, weather, travel news and music of different genres. There are some local multiplexes yet to launch, which have already been awarded a licence to broadcast. The regulator Ofcom has already allocated local digital licences to multiplex operators across the United Kingdom, though there are currently no firm plans for the regulator to award more licences in the future. Already some regions across the UK now have access to over 50 stations including the national services.

More choice

Within London and the South East you can receive up to 60 stations of great music, news, sport, travel and local information. Among the many stations include Magic, LBC, Capital FM, Capital Gold, Jazz FM, Heart 106.2, XFM and some digital only services.

Check your coverage

Before you think about buying a DAB digital radio, we strongly recommend that you check your postcode to confirm whether you can receive a good enough signal. This will also allow you to see what stations you can receive.

Click here to check your postcode.