Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day.
As people communicate seamlessly online and offline, we now need to invest our efforts into making digital communications work for everyone
Ofcom wants to understand how adults and children in the UK use media.
Under the Online Safety Act, Ofcom's job is to make online services safer for the people who use them. We make sure companies have effective systems in place to protect users from harm.
Ofcom is committed to a thriving telecoms sector, where companies can compete fairly and customers benefit from a broad range of services.
Ofcom's job is to make sure there is a universal postal service.
You can't see or feel radio spectrum, but we use it every day. Our job is to authorise and manage the use of spectrum in the UK.
We make sure that broadcasters provide quality TV, radio and on-demand programmes that appeal to diverse audiences. We also have rules in place to protect viewers and listeners from harm.
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Proposals we are consulting on and decisions we've made.
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Rules, guidance and other information for the industries we regulate.
If you're looking to use certain radio equipment, or broadcast on TV or radio, you'll need a licence from Ofcom.
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Published: 21 February 2024
Last updated: 14 January 2025
To update Stakeholders on the latest Ofcom policy and licensing system implementation
Published: 9 December 2019
Published: 2 October 2023
Technical requirements, spectrum allocations and coordination procedures for mobile and wireless broadband services.
Published: 1 February 2023
Last updated: 10 January 2025
A monthly round-up of recent licensing activity on broadcast TV stations. This includes new licensed services, transfers and name changes.
Published: 10 January 2025
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in December 2024.
Published: 20 June 2023
Last updated: 9 January 2025
Fixed Terrestrial Links or Fixed Wireless Systems (FWS) refer to terrestrial based wireless systems, operating between two or more fixed points.
Published: 1 March 2024
This page provides a copy of any community digital sound programme (C-DSP) application which has been submitted to Ofcom.
Published: 4 June 2010
Last updated: 20 December 2024
Details of how to amend your radio licence.
Published: 20 January 2023
Last updated: 18 December 2024
Details of applications we have received for spectrum trades.
Published: 18 December 2023
Last updated: 13 December 2024
Ofcom is responsible for licensing all UK commercial television services. This section contains information for licensees, including guidance notes and updates, as well as application forms and a list of current Ofcom TV broadcast licensees. This section highlights our current licensees
Published: 14 December 2016
Last updated: 11 December 2024
Within Ofcom's Spectrum Policy Group, the Authorisations, Products and Licensing team manages the radio spectrum resource currently allocated to public wireless telecommunications services, including cellular mobile networks and broadband wireless access networks, both for the UK and for the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. This section covers the UK cellular operators
Published: 17 January 2024
Guidance and procedures for the management of satellite filings.
Published: 6 December 2024
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in November 2024.
Published: 18 February 2022
Last updated: 6 December 2024
This document invites applications for changes to the coverage of existing community radio services. Community radio services can apply for an improvement to existing coverage within the current licensed coverage area or, in specific circumstances, for an extension of the licensed coverage area.
Published: 9 October 2023
Last updated: 5 December 2024
If you use a radio system for your business then you will need a licence from Ofcom. Business radio users range from taxi companies and factories, to hospitals, care homes, industrial sites and transport operators. This section provides Downloadable Forms and Resources
Published: 5 February 2024
Last updated: 3 December 2024
A list of small-scale radio multiplex licence applications that have been submitted to Ofcom, and details of licences we have awarded.
Published: 20 January 2015
Last updated: 29 November 2024
Information on International coordination and current memoranda of understanding relating to mobile and wireless broadband frequency bands.
Published: 30 May 2018
Last updated: 28 November 2024
Ofcom's Spectrum Information System provides information on how radio spectrum issued in the UK, including the types of Wireless Telegraphy (WT) Act licences available from Ofcom and details of tradable licences.
Published: 11 January 2024
Last updated: 21 November 2024
Ofcom is responsible for licensing all UK commercial television services. This section covers Channel 3's current licence. There are 15 regional Channel 3 licensees and one licensee providing the national breakfast-time service.
Published: 5 March 2024
Last updated: 19 November 2024
Contact details for all currently-licensed local TV broadcasters
Published: 8 November 2024
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in October 2024.
Published: 30 October 2023
Last updated: 25 October 2024
This section deals with the licensing information in relation to satellite services; Satellite Earth Stations and the licensing of GNSS repeaters. It also provides information about the grant of Recognised Spectrum Access (RSA) for Receive Only Earth Stations (ROES).
Published: 6 October 2023
Everything you will need to apply for a small-scale DAB multiplex or digital sound programme service licence.
Published: 12 May 2022
Last updated: 22 October 2024
Other information related to how Ofcom manages small-scale DAB licensing.
Published: 16 February 2023
Last updated: 21 October 2024
A list of current TV multiplex licensees, including contact details and relevant licence documents.
Published: 12 March 2024
Last updated: 18 October 2024
Restricted services are radio services with small coverage areas that are used to broadcast at events, or within a particular establishment or other locations in the UK.
Published: 1 December 2023
Last updated: 17 October 2024
Find the key commitments change requests for the past year.
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