About Us
A platform for Suffolk's local radio future
Suffolk SSDAB East CIC is a Community Interest Company created to develop and operate small-scale DAB multiplex services in Suffolk, subject to Ofcom licensing.
Our Mission
Reliable, accessible and cost-effective digital radio
Our aim is to provide a reliable, accessible and cost-effective digital radio platform for local broadcasters, community organisations, specialist formats and new entrants.
Small-scale DAB is a UK government and Ofcom-backed initiative to open up digital radio to a wider range of broadcasters. It uses lower-power transmitters to serve specific geographic areas, making it far more affordable than traditional national or regional DAB.
What we stand for
Not-for-profit
Suffolk SSDAB East CIC is a Community Interest Company with no shareholders. Any surplus is reinvested into the service.
Community focused
We exist to serve Suffolk's broadcasting community — from established stations to new voices entering digital radio for the first time.
Ofcom licensed
Our multiplex services are subject to Ofcom licensing, ensuring a regulated, reliable and accountable platform for all carried broadcasters.
Affordable access
Small-scale DAB is designed to be cost-effective. We are committed to keeping carriage fees accessible for community and non-profit broadcasters.
Regulatory Context
Subject to Ofcom licensing
Small-scale DAB multiplexes in the UK are licensed by Ofcom, the communications regulator. Suffolk SSDAB East CIC is pursuing a licence to operate a small-scale DAB multiplex covering Suffolk.
The licensing process involves demonstrating local demand, technical planning and meeting Ofcom's requirements for multiplex operators. Registering interest from broadcasters is an important part of building that case.
Interested in broadcasting on Suffolk SSDAB?
Registering interest does not create any financial or operational commitment — it simply helps us demonstrate local demand to Ofcom.
Register your interest