Newbury Small-Scale DAB

Kennet DAB is setup to apply for the Newbury Small-Scale DAB Multiplex as advertised by OFCOM.

This outlines our plans and the progress of the application.

Anticipated Services

These are stations that have expressed interest in joining the Newbury SSDAB Multiplex. Contact us to discuss participation opportunities.

Coverage Area

Coverage Map

Pricing Information

Below are the carriage fees for radio services broadcast on the Newbury Small-Scale DAB multiplex. Fees shown are subject to contract & the appropriate Ofcom licence being held and are payable in advance, prior to broadcast.


Kennet DAB reserves the right to amend the ratecard from time to time.

We offer 3 pricing options for joining Newbury DAB, based on the classification of services and licence holders:

  • C-DSP services using reserved capacity - Available only to radio services based in the Newbury coverage area and holding an Ofcom C-DSP licence.
  • DSP services - Available to Ofcom DSP licence holders anywhere.
  • Local DSP discounted rate - Available to local & community radio services in areas adjacent to Newbury holding a C-DSP licence.

C-DSP Services

Bitrate Monthly £ Annual £
24kbps £73 £730
32kbps £91 £910
40kbps £109 £1,090
64kbps £145 £1,450

DSP Services

Bitrate Monthly £ Annual £
24kbps £148 £1,480
32kbps £184 £1,840
40kbps £220 £2,200
64kbps £292 £2,920

Local DSP Discounted Rate

Bitrate Monthly £ Annual £
24kbps £118 £1,180
32kbps £147 £1,470
40kbps £176 £1,760
64kbps £234 £2,340

Kennet DAB Policy for allocation of capacity

  • All services must accept Kennet DAB Ltd Terms & Conditions of Carriage
  • Invoices must be paid in full before broadcasting can commence
  • All services must hold the appropriate Ofcom licence
  • Under our Ofcom licence terms, we must reserve 4 slots for C-DSP services
  • For Local DSP discounted rate eligibility, adjacent areas to Newbury include: Reading, Basingstoke, Winchester, Andover, Swindon, Oxfordshire

Contact Us

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info@kennetdab.co.uk
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01635 762100

Get in touch to learn more about Small-Scale DAB broadcasting or to discuss joining the Newbury multiplex.

We're here to help radio services connect with their communities through DAB in the Kennet region.