Revocation of Radio Región, S.A. License in Santa Lucía de Tirajana

Background

The Spanish government has officially revoked the license of Radio Región, S.A., for its local radio station in Santa Lucía de Tirajana on 98.9 MHz.

• The license expired on March 4, 2026.
• The company failed to meet renewal requirements, including providing proof of service and paying outstanding radio spectrum reservation fees.
• Despite requests from authorities in early 2026, Radio Región, S.A. did not address these issues.
• Radio monitoring confirmed no broadcasts were being transmitted on the frequency.

Reasons for Revocation

This decision highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining compliance with licensing laws for broadcasters, especially regarding:

• timely renewal
• financial obligations.

While licenses are typically renewed automatically for 15 years if conditions are met, the company's failure to fulfill legal and technical obligations led to the license's termination.

Implications

• The revocation means Radio Región, S.A. can no longer operate on that frequency.
• The government will now open a new license process, potentially via a public auction.

Impact on Local Community

For residents and businesses in Santa Lucia:

• This marks a shift in local radio offerings.
• It may allow new broadcasters to enter the market.

Summary

The revocation underscores the importance for media companies to stay up to date with licensing and payment requirements to avoid losing their rights to operate.