Current expressions of interest

RSM invites interested parties to apply for licences for commercial AM and FM sound broadcasting. This follows a Ministerial directive after Auction 13. To apply for licences, you need to use an Approved Radio Engineer.

Expressions of interest in commercial AM and FM sound broadcasting licences

Applications for commercial sound broadcasting are currently on hold during the AM/FM commercial sound broadcasting licence moratorium.

Work is underway to renew AM/FM licences, and a moratorium on new AM/FM commercial licenses will be in place from 5pm 20 February 2026 until late 2026 to support this project. The date when the moratorium is to be lifted will be confirmed closer to the time.

For full details of the commercial licensing moratorium, see:

AM/FM radio spectrum: 2031 expiry of licences and potential reassignment