The purpose of this research is to show the categories of regional broadcasters, their difference from the capital and to explore the problems and benefits of such stations. Research methodology. The following research methods were used in the course of the article: empirical (to study the characteristics of Ukrainian regional languages of the 21st century); complex-analytical (for opening and formulating the conceptual apparatus of research and study of the problem); comparison (to understand how they differ or what is common in radio stations); systematization (summarizing the analyzed information in the conclusions). Scientific novelty. For the first time an analysis of typological features and characteristics of regional broadcasting was conducted, the classification of Ukrainian radio stations was described, new categories appeared in modern broadcasters. Conclusions. During the study of the features of regional radio stations as a means of transmitting audio information, the scientific works of the researchers of this phenomenon were analyzed. On the basis of these tasks, the characteristics of radio stations of the last twenty years were studied; the problem is identified and studied; the common and distinctive features of regional radio stations were analyzed and all the information processed was summarized.