Many radio networks are currently active within Sri Lanka. These networks broadcast a variety of programmes in Sinhala, Tamil and English languages in order to fulfill the media and entertainment requirements of the different demographics and ethnically diverse population of Sri Lanka.
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Before 2000, apart from the state-run radio stations, there had been only a few radio channels, operated by three private companies – the Asia Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Radio Networks, Colombo Communication Limited, and the Maharaja Broadcasting Corporation – broadcasting in Sinhala, Tamil, and English. They included:
The Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) operated three national services, in Sinhala, Tamil and English. Social awareness messages are often aired on issues such as drunk-driving, drugs and health concerns.
Throughout the authorities many private organizations obtained radio broadcasting licenses from the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRC) and commenced operation of a number of terrestrial radio stations. By 2009, over thirty state and privately owned radio stations were in operation in Sri Lanka. The table below lists those currently active.
| Radio Station | Frequency[1] | Primary Language | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| City FM | 92.2MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| CRI SRI LANKA | 102.0MHz | Sinhala, Tamil, English and Chinese | Active |
| FM Derana | 92.4MHz, 94.5MHz, 95.8MHz, 99.2MHz, 102.3 MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| FM Frey | 104.0 Mhz Colombo 93.5 Mhz Minuwangoda | Tamil | Testing |
| E FM | 100.4MHz, 93.2MHz, 95.8MHz, 99.2MHz, 102.3 MHz | English | Active |
| Everlasting Radio | 97 MHz | English | Active |
| Gold FM | 99.9MHz, 94.7MHz, 102.7MHz, 104.2MHz | English | Active |
| Hiru FM | 94.7MHz, 95.3MHz, 96.7MHz, 107.0MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| Isira FM | 88.0MHz, 89.0Mhz, 93.7MHz, 93.9MHz, 97.2MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| Kiss FM | 89.8 MHz | English | Active |
| Kirula FM | 93.6 MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| Lak FM | 92.0 MHz,93.3 MHz, 100.1 MHz, 100.2 MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| Lakhanda | 97.6MHz, 87.9MHz, 88.5MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| Lakviru FM | 91.6 MHz | Sinhala | Testing |
| Lite FM | 89.2MHz, 98.2MHz, 92.5 MHz, 90 MHz | English | Active |
| Max Radio | 90.6MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| Neth FM | 93.9 MHz, 95.0 MHz, 100.4 MHz, 105.4 MHz, 105.9 MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| Ran FM | 91.5 MHz, 95.0 MHz, 101.3 MHz, 102.2 MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| Rangiri Sri Lanka | 91.7 MHz, 96.7 MHz, 98.1 MHz, 107.2 MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| Real Radio | 87.8 MHz, 93.9 MHz, 106.7 MHz | English | Active |
| Rhythm FM (formerly Asura FM) | 87.6 MHz, 95.6 MHz, 100.7 MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| Fm Vip | 103.6 MHz, 103.6 MHz, 103.6 MHz | Sinhala | |
| Seth FM | 101.5 MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| Shakthi FM | 103.8MHz, 105.1MHz, 91.2MHz, 91.5MHz | Tamil | Active |
| Shree FM | 99MHz, 99.3MHz, 93.2MHz, 98.8MHz, 95.8MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| SLBC - English National Service | 95.6 MHz, 96.4 MHz, 96.4 MHz, 98.4 MHz, 99.6 MHz, 100.2 MHz | English | Active |
| SLBC - Sinhala National Service (Swadeshiya Sevaya) | 90.3 MHz, 90.3 MHz, 97.0 MHz, 98.3 MHz, 99.6 MHz, 102.0 MHz, 107.6 MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| SLBC - Sinhala Commercial Service (Velanda Sevaya) | 93.3FM, 106.9FM, 92.7FM | Sinhala | Active |
| SLBC - Tamil National Service | 94.2 MHz, 98.8 MHz, 101.3 MHz, 102.0 MHz, 102.4 MHz, 103.5 MHz, 104.8 MHz | Tamil | Active |
| SLBC - Tamil Commercial Service (Thendral) | 92.2 MHz, 92.8 MHz, 94.2 MHz, 104.5 MHz, 104.8 MHz, 105.6 MHz, 105.6 MHz, 107.9 MHz | Tamil | Active |
| SLBC - Vidula Children's Service | 102.6 MHz | Sinhala, Tamil and English | Active |
| Sirasa FM | 106.6MHz, 88.8MHz, 106.5MHz, 106.2MHz, 101.7MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| Siyatha FM | 90.9MHz, , 98.6MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| Sooriyan FM | 103.2MHz, 97.3MHz, 93MHz, 97.9MHz | Tamil | Active |
| Sun Fm | 98.8MHz | English | Active |
| TNL Radio | 101.7 MHz, 87.9 MHz | English | Active |
| The Budhhist | 104.5 MHz | Sinhala, English | Active |
| V FM | 100.4 MHz, 104.0 MHz, 107.6 MHz | Sinhala | Active |
| Vasantham FM | 102.4 MHz | Tamil | Active |
| Vettri FM | 99.6 MHz, 101.5 MHz, 106.1 MHz | Tamil | Active |
| Y FM | 92.6 MHz, 101.3MHz, 91.2MHz, 99.1MHZ | English | Active |
| Yes FM | 88.2 MHz, 88.2 MHz, 89.5 MHz, 101.0 MHz | English | Active |
| Rivira Fm | 107.9 MHz, 100.7 MHz, 104.4 MHz, 104.8 MHz | Sinhala | Testing |
| Your Radio | 88.3 MHz | English | Active |
Listeners from outside of Sri Lanka have the ability to listen to Sri Lankan radio stations via third party streaming sites (e.g. the LankaWebNet.info Toolbar which is powered by Conduit or directly from the radio station's website.
Several international broadcasters operate radio stations in Sri Lanka or use dedicated airtime on local stations to broadcast their content. (e.g. Sandeshaya by BBC World Service).
(In order of name, Owned/Run by, Base Country)