Transfer of Digital Terrestrial Television License in the Canary Islands

Overview

The Canary Islands government has officially authorized the transfer of a local digital terrestrial television license from Grupo de Medios de Tenerife, S.L.U. to Editorial Leoncio Rodríguez, S.A.U..

This move follows a series of administrative steps, including requests, legal verifications, and prior approvals from national authorities overseeing radio spectrum use.

Background

• Grupo de Medios de Tenerife held the license for Channel 47 in Tenerife, which they leased to Explotaciones Arainme.
• The transfer process was initiated by a formal application in July 2024.
• The government provided approval in June 2025.

Approval and Compliance

The authorities confirmed that Editorial Leoncio Rodríguez has agreed to meet all licensing obligations, allowing smooth subrogation of rights.

The transfer process involved review and compliance checks to ensure adherence to regulations.

Significance

• This transfer highlights ongoing efforts to regulate and modernize local media broadcasts in Spain.
• It ensures that license owners comply with current laws.
• For residents and viewers in Tenerife, it means a change in the license holder but continued service regulation.
• The move underscores the government's role in overseeing digital media assets, safeguarding legal compliance and public interest.