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This section provides information on applying for a licence or managing an existing licence, including information on spectrum trading and liberalisation. It also provides guidance on best use and information on enforcement.

Wireless Telegraphy Act

• Consolidation of legislation: the Wireless Telegraphy Act
• Wireless Telegraphy Act Licences (Terms, Provisions and Limitations)
  Terms, provisions and limitations applicable to each class of WTA licence, including sample licences and relevant terms and conditions booklets

Licensing Process

• Renew or apply for a new licence
  Download an application form or apply online (where available) for an Ofcom licence
• Transfer or vary an existing licence
  Spectrum trading and liberalisation enables transfer or variations on selected Ofcom licences
• WT Act Licensing Policy Manual - updated January 2007
  Guide to the licence issuing process
• Guidelines on using your licence
  Guidelines for the use of the licences issued by Ofcom
• Introduction of new Point to Point Fixed Links Licensing system

General Information

• Technical Information
  Information for manufacturers, importers, distributors or retailers placing equipment on the UK market.
• Enforcing Legal Use of Radio Spectrum
  Enforcement information, guidance and investigation request form.
• Radio Site clearance process
  Ongoing arrangements following the closure of the National Frequency Assignment Panel and Working Group on Radio Site Clearance processes

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