Peru. The Ministry of Transport and Communications, MTC, awarded seven new radio frequencies in six locations in the country, aimed at expanding Peruvians' access to new informational, educational and entertainment spaces.
Of the total frequencies granted, four correspond to Modulated Frequency (FM) broadcasting, intended for educational purposes, while the remaining three are Medium Wave (OM), of which two will be used for educational purposes and one for commercial use.
The benefited localities are: Alianza-La Unión-Pampa Hermosa (Loreto-San Martín), Camisea (Cusco), Huimbayoc-Navarro-Papaplaya-Pelejo (San Martín), Shamboyacu-Tingo de Ponaza (San Martín), Madre de Dios (Madre de Dios) and Carabaya (Puno).
These new authorizations will expand the radio offer in different areas of the country, considering that broadcasting plays a key role as a tool for development, integration and cultural preservation.
In this regard, the Minister of Transport and Communications, César Sandoval, stressed that broadcasting continues to be a fundamental medium, especially in the regions, where it plays an irreplaceable social role in bringing information, education and entertainment to thousands of families.
The head of the MTC encouraged operators to continue investing in the strengthening of their stations, as well as to look for new spaces to bring quality information, training and entertainment content, in favor of Peruvians.
The results of Public Tender No. 01-2025-MTC/28 to provide broadcasting services have just been published, complying with the corresponding deadline for this procedure. To learn about them, click here.
