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Statement: 1.4 GHz spectrum auction

Published: 18 October 2023

Last updated: 18 September 2026

We have published our Statement setting out our proposals to auction the upper block of the 1.4 GHz band (1492-1517 MHz) for 4G and 5G mobile use.

Consultation: Proposal to apply Code powers to AE Technology Services IV UK Limited

Published: 16 September 2026

We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to AE Technology Services IV UK Limited.

Consultation - Proposal to apply Code powers to AE Technology Services IV UK Limited

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Published: 16 September 2026

Statutory notification under section 107(6) of the Communications Act 2003

Call for input: Sector Spectrum Review - Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE)

Published: 21 January 2026

Last updated: 15 September 2026

Ofcom is reviewing spectrum use by audio and video PMSE applications to ensure our spectrum management decisions continue to support the sector in delivering benefits to UK citizens and the wider economy. As part of the first stage of our review, we have published a Call for Input (CFI).

Consultation: Code of Practice for Designated Radio Selection Services

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Published: 14 September 2026

In this consultation, we set out our proposals for a code of practice (Code) that explains how providers of DRSS can meet their new duties and sets out the recommended actions they should follow to ensure compliance.

Consultation: Code of Practice for Designated Radio Selection Services

Published: 14 September 2026

The Media Act 2024 introduced a new regulatory framework for internet radio delivered through voice assistants to safeguard audiences’ access to broadcast radio streamed online.

Blaenoriaethau Trwyddedu ar gyfer Radio Darlledu

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Published: 14 September 2026

Fe wnaethom ystyried yr ymatebion hyn ynghyd â’r sylwadau a’r dystiolaeth a gyflwynwyd drwy’r broses ymgynghori ac rydym wedi nodi isod ein penderfyniadau ar ein blaenoriaethau trwyddedu darlledu tymor byr i dymor ganolig.

Statement - Licensing Priorities for Broadcast Radio

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Published: 14 September 2026

We considered these responses together with the comments and evidence submitted through the consultation process and we have set out our decisions on our short-to-medium broadcast licensing priorities.

Statement: Licensing Priorities for Broadcast Radio

Published: 11 February 2026

Last updated: 14 September 2026

As the rollout of the Small-Scale Digital Audio Broadcasting (SSDAB) licensing programme comes to a close, we are consulting on our proposals to prioritise, where appropriate, the following broadcast licensing activity for the short to medium term.

Consultation: Revising the Enforcement guidelines for Competition Act investigations

Published: 11 September 2026

Following several changes to the Competition Act regime, we are proposing to revise the Guidelines to reflect current legislation and policy, including new powers and duties arising from the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and current CMA guidance. This consultation seeks views from stakeholders on our proposed revisions to the Guidelines.

Statement: Small-scale DAB coverage change - Southampton

Published: 28 July 2026

Last updated: 11 September 2026

This consultation seeks views on a request to change the area to be served by the Southampton small-scale radio multiplex service.

Statement - Small-scale DAB coverage change Southampton.pdf

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Published: 11 September 2026

Decision on request to vary the licensed area of the Southampton small-scale radio multiplex

Consultation: Future use of 2 GHz MSS

Published: 16 June 2026

Last updated: 11 September 2026

We are proposing a short-term authorisation for the current licensees EchoStar and Viasat, alongside seeking stakeholder views on potential approaches to the longer-term UK authorisation of the 2 GHz MSS band.

Statement: Future authorisation of the 1900–1920 MHz band

Published: 10 March 2025

Last updated: 10 September 2026

This statement sets out our decision to allow access to the 1910–1915 MHz spectrum for Emergency Services Network (ESN) gateways prior to 4 April 2029.

Bywyd Mwy Diogel Ar-lein i Fenywod a Merched

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Published: 9 September 2026

Galwad am dystiolaeth

Statement: Approach to the copper retirement second threshold calculation

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Published: 9 September 2026

This document relates to the second threshold of our copper retirement framework. It sets out our decision to allow Openreach to exclude premises from the ultrafast coverage requirement that it must meet before the charge control on copper-based services is disapplied in an exchange area where FTTP is available.

Call for Evidence: A Safer Life Online for Women and Girls

Published: 9 September 2026

This Call for Evidence invites interested stakeholders to provide Ofcom with evidence and insights about women and girls’ online experiences since the publication of our Guidance in November 2025.

Call for Evidence - A Safer Life Online for Women and Girls

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Published: 9 September 2026

Women and girls’ online safety is a priority for Ofcom, and we want to understand how their experiences have changed since our Guidance was published in November 2025.

Statement: Approach to the Copper Retirement second threshold calculation - Telecoms Access Review 2026-31

Published: 17 March 2026

Last updated: 9 September 2026

In this Statement, we set out our proposed approach for allowing Openreach to exclude premises from the second threshold.

Review of broadcast regulation

Published: 20 November 2025

Last updated: 8 September 2026

We want to hear from stakeholders on their priorities for reforming regulation and where this impacts their ability to innovate and grow.

Statement: Proposal to apply Code powers to Smarter Technologies Group Limited

Published: 9 July 2026

Last updated: 7 September 2026

We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Smarter Technologies Group Limited, whose registered company number is 12075211, for the purposes of the provision by it of an electronic communications network.

Statement Radio Wyvern Request to change Key Commitments

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Published: 3 September 2026

Ofcom has decided to approve the Key Commitments change request submitted by Youth Community Media, which holds a community radio licence for Worcester broadcasting as ‘Radio Wyvern’.

Consultation: Proposal to apply Code powers to EXA Infrastructure UK Ltd

Published: 3 September 2026

We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to EXA Infrastructure UK Ltd.

Proposal to apply Code powers to EXA Infrastructure UK Limited

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Published: 3 September 2026

We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to EXA Infrastructure UK Limited, whose registered company number is 04472687, for the purposes of the provision by it of an electronic communications network, and a system of infrastructure.

Statement: Radio Wyvern - Request to change Key Commitments

Published: 22 June 2026

Last updated: 3 September 2026

We are considering the Key Commitments change request submitted by Youth Community Media, which holds a community radio licence for Worcester broadcasting as ‘Radio Wyvern’.

Statement: Proposal to apply Code powers to Spectrum Comms (Solutions) Limited

Published: 15 July 2026

Last updated: 3 September 2026

This document sets out Ofcom’s proposal to apply the Electronic Communications Code (“the Code”) to Spectrum Comms (Solutions) Limited.

Call for input on UK preparations for WRC-27

Published: 1 September 2026

This Call for Input seeks views on the issues that will be addressed at the World Radiocommunication Conference which will be held in Shanghai, China in late 2027 (WRC-27). The issues addressed are varied but include a range of satellite related issues, future mobile broadband spectrum requirements and items considering scientific use of spectrum.