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Guidance for Communications Providers on Network and Service Resilience

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Published: 16 June 2026

Updated Guidance for communications providers on resilience related security duties under the Communications Act 2003

Consultation: Satellite spectrum access for aeronautical and maritime uses

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Published: 16 June 2026

Consultation: Future use of 2 GHz MSS

Published: 16 June 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.

Consultation: Satellite spectrum access for aeronautical and maritime uses

Published: 16 June 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: Network and Service Resilience Guidance

Published: 8 December 2023

Last updated: 16 June 2026

In this consultation, we are proposing to update our existing resilience guidance to provide greater clarity on how providers of public electronic communications networks and services can comply with their security duties under a new framework for security and resilience that came into force in October 2022.

Consultation - Future use of 2GHz MSS

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Published: 16 June 2026

Proposals for the use of 1980 – 2010 MHz and 2170 – 2200 MHz from May 2027

Consultation: New priority offences - serious self-harm and cyberflashing

Published: 24 March 2026

Last updated: 12 June 2026

Ofcom is consulting on changes we propose to make to the Illegal Harms regulatory documents and guidance under the Online Safety Act.

1.4 GHz Statement

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Published: 11 June 2026

Statement document: 1.4 GHz spectrum auction - Decision to auction 1492-1517 MHz for mobile use

Statement: 1.4 GHz spectrum auction

Published: 18 October 2023

Last updated: 11 June 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.

Proposal to apply Code powers to G.Network Holdco Limited

Published: 10 June 2026

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

Consultation - Proposal to apply Code powers to G.Network Holdco Limited

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Published: 10 June 2026

We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to G.Network Holdco Limited, whose registered company number is 16971502, for the purposes of the provision by it of an electronic communications network.

Crisis response protocol Online Safety Additional Safety Measures

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Published: 9 June 2026

We have published a statement that sets out a new measure to be included in the Illegal Content Codes of Practice to respond to a crisis event.

Statement: Crisis response protocol

Published: 9 June 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.

Statement: Protecting people from illegal harms online

Published: 16 December 2024

Last updated: 9 June 2026

Our illegal harms policy statement includes our full guidance, Codes of Practice and other documents relating to online services' duties under the Online Safety Act.

Statement - digital radio multiplex information requirements.pdf

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Published: 4 June 2026

This statement sets out the condition we have decided to apply to multiplex operators, requiring them to publish up to date ‘rate cards’ about the charges to radio stations seeking carriage on the multiplex.

Statement: Men’s FIFA World Cup Finals Tournament 2026 and 2030

Published: 23 April 2026

Last updated: 4 June 2026

Ofcom has received requests from the BBC and ITV for consent to broadcast exclusive live coverage of the Men’s FIFA World Cup Finals Tournaments in 2026 and 2030.

Statement: Digital radio multiplex information requirements

Published: 10 September 2025

Last updated: 4 June 2026

Ofcom is consulting on proposals that multiplex operators must publish up to date ‘rate cards’ about the payments to be made by radio stations seeking carriage on the multiplex.

Call for Inputs: Openreach’s proposed commercial offers

Published: 2 June 2026

On 1 June 2026, Openreach notified several pricing offers.

Statement: STV licence change request

Published: 16 December 2025

Last updated: 1 June 2026

This Statement sets out Ofcom's decisions on STV's request to change its regional programming commitments.

Statement: Decision to make Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption)(Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Published: 11 December 2025

Last updated: 29 May 2026

We are consulting on proposals to make new regulations entitled The Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (the “Proposed Regulations”).

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

Published: 21 January 2026

Last updated: 28 May 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: Proposal to apply Code powers to Clear Mobitel Ltd

Published: 28 May 2026

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

Cynnig i gymhwyso pwerau'r Cod i Clear Mobitel Ltd

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Published: 28 May 2026

Rydym yn gwahodd sylwadau ar ein cynnig erbyn 29 Mehefin 2026. Byddwn yn ystyried unrhyw ymatebion i'r ymgynghoriad hwn cyn dod i benderfyniad terfynol ynghylch a ddylid rhoi pwerau'r Cod i Clear Mobitel Ltd.

Consultation - Proposal to apply Code powers to Clear Mobitel Ltd

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Published: 28 May 2026

We invite comments on our proposal by 29 June 2026. We will consider any responses to this consultation before reaching a final decision on whether to grant Code powers to Clear Mobitel Ltd.

Consultation: Expanding access to the 6 GHz band - Our approach to future mobile use in high density areas and incumbent users

Published: 13 April 2026

Last updated: 27 May 2026

The focus of this consultation is to set out our proposed high density areas and our proposals to ensure that mobile operators will be able to deploy in those areas without significant constraint from incumbent users.

Final Direction Boom Telecom Networks Ltd

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Published: 19 May 2026

This is the statement for Boom Telecom Networks Ltd.

Statement: Proposal to apply Code powers to Boom Telecom Networks Limited

Published: 12 February 2026

Last updated: 19 May 2026

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