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Invitation to comment and guidance note – 5 November 2026

Published: 5 November 2026

On 4 November 2026, the Secretary of State issued a Public Interest Intervention Notice (PIIN) in relation to the potential relevant merger situation arising from the proposed acquisition by Sky UK Limited of ITV M&E Holdings Limited.

Consultation: Disability Action Plan for Northern Ireland

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Published: 2 November 2026

This document reviews the implementation of Ofcom’s current DAP which was published in July 2022 and covers the period to March 2027.

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

Published: 16 September 2026

Last updated: 2 November 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: Disability Action Plan for Northern Ireland

Published: 2 November 2026

As a UK-wide public body operating in Northern Ireland, we are required by legislation  to have a Disability Action Plan (DAP) in place for Northern Ireland and to review it every five years.

Statement: Upper 6 GHz licence exemption regulations update

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Published: 30 October 2026

This document provides notice that Ofcom has made the Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) (No.3) Regulations 2026 (the “Amending Regulations").

Notice of proposals to make the Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2027

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Published: 30 October 2026

The Proposed Regulations will implement a number of changes on which we have previously consulted and published our decision. In addition, we are also consulting on making further changes to the 2020 Regulations.

Statement: Expanding access to the 6 GHz band for commercial mobile and Wi-Fi services

Published: 13 February 2025

Last updated: 30 October 2026

In this consultation we set out our proposed approach to authorising Wi-Fi and mobile services in the 6 GHz band. This includes a proposal to authorise standard power Wi-Fi in Lower 6 GHz under the control of an AFC database (subject to industry demand), and a proposal to authorise low power indoor Wi-Fi in Upper 6 GHz, with mobile coming into the Upper 6 GHz band at a later stage.

1.4 GHz spectrum auction: statements and consultations

Published: 18 October 2023

Last updated: 30 October 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: Notice of proposals to make the Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2027

Published: 30 October 2026

Consultation on regulations to update the fees for Wireless Telegraphy Act licences

Statement: Promoting competition and investment in fibre networks - Hull Area Review 2026-31

Published: 18 December 2025

Last updated: 27 October 2026

This consultation sets out Ofcom’s proposals for the regulation of the fixed telecoms markets that underpin broadband, mobile networks and business connections in the Hull Area for the five-year period from November 2026.

Statement: Review of UK Maritime Spectrum Licences

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Published: 23 October 2026

This document sets out Ofcom’s decisions to update the UK’s maritime spectrum licensing framework. The changes implement internationally agreed spectrum arrangements, support new maritime technologies, and simplify some existing licences.

Statement: Satellite spectrum access for aeronautical and maritime uses

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Published: 23 October 2026

This document sets out our decision to extend the range of Ku and Ka band frequencies in which aeronautical and maritime ESIMs are authorised, and how we will implement these additional authorisations into the existing ESIMs authorisation framework.

Statement: Expanding spectrum access for satellite gateways

Published: 22 July 2025

Last updated: 23 October 2026

This Statement sets out the decisions we are taking to open new frequencies for satellite gateways in ‘low density’ areas, following our July 2025 Consultation, along with new proposals for the authorisation of Q/V band frequencies in ‘high density’ urban areas.

Statement: Review of UK Maritime Spectrum Licences

Published: 25 March 2026

Last updated: 23 October 2026

We are consulting on proposals to make changes to some maritime spectrum licences and seeking stakeholder input on the spectrum authorisation implications of changes in maritime technologies

Statement: Satellite spectrum access for aeronautical and maritime uses

Published: 16 June 2026

Last updated: 23 October 2026

To support satellite connectivity services for UK ships and aircraft, we are proposing to make more spectrum available for Earth Stations in Motion (ESIM) uplink, aligned with the ITU Radio Regulations.

Statement - 23 October 2026 - Expanding spectrum access for satellite gateways

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Published: 23 October 2026

Decision to make more Q/V band spectrum available for satellite gateways in ‘high density’ urban areas

Call for evidence: Statutory report on content harmful to children

Published: 10 February 2026

Last updated: 22 October 2026

This is a call for evidence in preparation for the first statutory report that Ofcom must produce under the Act on content harmful to children

Consultation: Proposal to apply Code powers to Harrelli Communications Limited

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Published: 21 October 2026

We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Harrelli Communications Limited, whose registered company number is 12877526, for the purposes of the provision by it of an electronic communications network and the provision of a system of infrastructure.

Consultation: Proposal to apply Code powers to Harrelli Communications Limited

Published: 21 October 2026

We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Harrelli Communications Limited.

Statement: Proposal to revoke Code Powers

Published: 26 August 2026

Last updated: 20 October 2026

We are proposing to revoke the directions applying the Code to companies who have notified us that they no longer require Code powers and wish for their Code powers to be revoked.

Consultation - Enabling drone innovation and security

Published: 16 July 2026

Last updated: 20 October 2026

This consultation seeks to gather views on the future use and regulation of spectrum for drone use

Public interest test on the potential merger situation in relation to Telegraph Media Group

Published: 1 December 2023

Last updated: 16 October 2026

Ofcom has today published an invitation to comment on the public interest test concerning the potential merger situation in relation to Telegraph Media Group.

Consultation - Interim review of Second Class cap

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Published: 16 October 2026

This document sets out Ofcom’s consultation proposals for the existing retail price cap on Second Class letters to be extended at its current level for one year, to 31 March 2028.

Consultation: Interim review of Second Class cap

Published: 16 October 2026

This consultation sets out Ofcom’s consultation proposals for the existing retail price cap on Second Class letters to be extended at its current level for one year, to 31 March 2028.

Consultation: Request to change Key Commitments for B Radio (Reading)

Published: 14 October 2026

Ofcom is considering the Key Commitments change request submitted by B Radio Limited, which holds a community radio licence for Reading broadcasting as ‘B Radio’.

Statement: Crisis response protocol

Published: 9 June 2026

Last updated: 12 October 2026

This statement sets out our decision to recommend that service providers should prepare and apply a crisis protocol to mitigate and manage the risks arising from a significant increase in relevant illegal content and/or content harmful to children on their services.

Consultation: Future use of 2 GHz MSS

Published: 16 June 2026

Last updated: 5 October 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.