Ofcom Reviews Regulation Of Short-Term Radio Licences

Regulator Ofcom is to revamp its regulation of short-term radio licences, which could see a host of new stations able to cover events such as conferences.

Following a consultation which showed backing for proposals to liberalise restrictions on 28-day restricted service licences (RSLs), Ofcom has decided to extend the number of short-term RSLs.

Long-term RSLs will also be made more flexible under the new regulations, enabling commercial and non-commercial organisations to apply for a long-term RSL, which run for between one and five years.

The current total of long-term RSLs is 138. There were 498 short-term RSLs licensed in 2006 and 10 new long-term RSLs.

Ofcom: 020 7981 3040 www.ofcom.org.uk