Consultations and statements

Ofcom has a duty to secure the wide availability of TV and radio services throughout the UK and to help us carry this out, we grant broadcasting licences with specific licence conditions attached. We enforce these licence conditions in line with our published General Procedures, which were last updated in April 2017. Since then, there have been developments in the types of broadcasters we regulate, changes in our approach to regulation, and an increase in our caseload. In this context, we are now reviewing our General Procedures to ensure they remain fit for purpose.

This page sets out our proposed Guidance for C4C’s completion of its Statement of Commissioning Policy.

We have set out the design of the auction for awarding citywide licences for the mmWave spectrum and invite evidence on whether to include a negotiation period in the assignment stage.

As part of our aim to improve spectrum access and efficiency, this document puts forward an additional option to change the 3.9 GHz licence by modifying its permitted frequencies, further to a consultation earlier in the year.

This document sets out proposals to authorise the use of spectrum bands used by the UK’s Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) for satellite Direct to Device (D2D) services.

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

This consultation sets out our proposals for defining a number of terms used in the listed events regime and for revising our Code on listed events, to implement changes made by the Media Act. We are inviting responses from stakeholders by 7 August 2025

We are exploring options that would enable both licensed mobile and Wi-Fi users to access the upper 6 GHz band (6425-7125 MHz).

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.

We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to One Tek Business Solutions Ltd.

Following extensive engagement with stakeholders and consumer research, we are proposing a package of reforms to the Universal Service Obligation (USO) on Royal Mail and corresponding changes to Royal Mail’s obligation to provide access to its letter network.

Our consultation contains proposals for revised Annual Licence Fees for 900, 1800 and 2100 MHz spectrum.

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

Ofcom is seeking views on its proposals to make the 1900–1920 MHz (“1900 MHz”) band available for the UK’s rail network and the emergency services.

This consultation soughtviews on a request to extend the area to be served by the Newcastle & Gateshead small-scale radio multiplex service to include an adjoining area or locality

Ofcom wants to make sure disabled people can easily contact the emergency services. We have decided to require the provision of an emergency video relay service.

This consultation sets out Ofcom’s provisional view on the BBC’s request to make two changes to its Operating Licence.

This consultation sets out Ofcom’s proposals for our regulation of the fixed telecoms markets that underpin broadband, mobile and business connections, for the period from April 2026 to March 2031.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (‘ADR’) is an option available to telecoms customers when they are unhappy with the outcome of their complaint with a provider, or if their complaint remains unresolved after eight weeks. Under these conditions, customers may raise their complaint to an ADR scheme, which is an independent body that carries out an impartial assessment of their unresolved complaint, free of charge.

Call for input on making additional spectrum available for satellite gateway use in Q/V and E bands.

Non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite systems have the potential to deliver high capacity and low latency satellite-based broadband services to consumers, governments and businesses. Satellite communication systems rely on gateway earth stations (“gateways”), which connect satellites to the internet or to a private network.

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

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

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

This document consults and seeks representations on draft regulations entitled the ‘Wireless Telegraphy (Spectrum Trading and Register) (Amendment) Regulations 2024’ (the “Proposed Regulations”) which are intended to implement previous policy decisions.

Production quota obligations support and safeguard the provision of new, UK public service media content. The public service broadcasters (‘PSBs’) each have quotas for original, regional and independent production.

Our role in the designation of radio selection services is to provide the Secretary of State with a report making recommendations about which radio selection services should be designated. It is for the Secretary of State to decide which of the RSS available in the UK are designated. This statement sets out our principles and methods by which we will arrive at the recommendations in the report.