MuxCo is an operator ofdigital radio in the United Kingdom. It is, in joint ventures, the licensee for localDAB ensembles in various parts ofEngland andWales. It is owned byArqiva,Bauer Radio andFolder Media (owners ofFun Kids).[1] It acquired several licences since 2008, and launched service in 2013.
"MuxCo Suffolk Ltd" is a joint venture between MuxCo,Nation Broadcasting and launched on 30 September 2016.
The first launch, of the multiplex based in Wrexham and Cheshire, was planned for November 2012[2] but was pushed back to the beginning of 2013. Test transmissions from Moel-y-Parc began on Monday 11 March 2013 and from Wrexham Rhos on Tuesday 12 March 2013, with full transmissions from these two sites scheduled to commence on 18 March 2013. It was announced on 9 March 2013 that the third transmission site, St John's Beacon, would be added at a later date the multiplex was renamed Wrexham Chester and Liverpool[3]Subsequently they launched Mid and West Wales, Somerset, Hereford and Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, North Yorkshire, Suffolk, Lincolnshire and Humberside. Surrey and South London.
| Area | Award date | Frequency | Transmitter sites | Services commenced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | October 2019 | 12A (223.936 MHz) | Les Platons, Les Touillets | 1 August 2021 |
| Gloucestershire | January 2008[4] | 10C (213.360 MHz) | Churchdown Hill, Stroud, Blunsdon and Icomb Hill | 18 October 2013 |
| Hereford andWorcester | September 2007[5] | 12A (223.936 MHz) | Bromsgrove,Ridge Hill and Malvern | 6 December 2013 |
| Lincolnshire | February 2008[6] | 12A (223.936 MHz) | Belmont,Lincoln County Hospital,High Hunsley and Grantham | 1 October 2015 |
| Mid andWest Wales | March 2008[7] | 12D (229.072 MHz) | Carmel,Preseli andKilvey Hill,Greenhill | 30 August 2013 |
| North West Wales | June 2008[8] | 10D (215.072 MHz), 12D (229.072 MHz) | Arfon and Conwy | 12 December 2014 |
| North Yorkshire | December 2007[9] | 10C (213.360 MHz) | Bilsdale, Harlow Hill, Acklam Wold andOliver's Mount | 17 December 2014 |
| Somerset | May 2008[10] | 10B (211.648 MHz) | Mendip, Taunton and Hutton | 26 September 2014 |
| Suffolk | August 2015[11] | 10C (213.360 MHz) | Mendlesham, Puttocks Hill and Warren Heath | 7 October 2016 |
| Surrey | April 2008[1] | 10C (213.360 MHz) | Reigate, Dorking, Guildford, Leatherhead,Crystal Palace and Hungry Hill | 12 December 2013[12] |
| Wrexham,Chester andLiverpool | September 2007[13] | 10D (215.072 MHz) | Moel y Parc,Wrexham Rhos andSt John's Beacon | 18 March 2013[3] |
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