The "radio industry" is a generic term for any companies or public service providers who are involved with the broadcast of radio stations or ancillary services.
This may be through money received directly from the government, or, as in the UK, through a license fee.
The license fee is typically protected by law and set by the government, and is required for any household which contains equipment which can be used to receive a TV signal.
Commercial stations are often quite local, and may have some public service commitments within their permit.
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