🌴 Canary Islands Government Announcements

Renewal of Radio Broadcast Licenses for Local Stations in the Canary Islands

Published: March 9, 2026|local-government-and-community|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands Radio Licenses Renewal

Overview

On March 2, 2026, the Canary Islands government officially renewed three local radio licenses operated by Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión, S.L. These licenses cover stations broadcasting on frequencies:

  • 94.4 MHz in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • 91.1 MHz in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
  • 101.6 MHz in Los Llanos de Aridane.

The renewal follows a legal process originally set out in the 2010 Law on Audiovisual Communication, which mandates a 15-year license term that can be automatically renewed if certain conditions are met.

The authorities confirmed that the license holders have fulfilled all requirements, including:

  • paying radio spectrum fees
  • maintaining operational standards

"...with no technical obstacles preventing the continuation of service."

Implications of Renewal

Renewing these licenses means:

  • Continued access for residents to local radio news, music, and community content
  • An essential part of daily life for many in these regions
  • The legal framework for these stations to operate without interruption

Significance

This process highlights the government’s commitment to:

  • supporting local media
  • safeguarding freedom of broadcast
  • adhering to the evolving legal landscape of audiovisual regulation in Spain