Fixed terrestrial links
Published: 20 June 2023
Last updated: 5 August 2026
Fixed Terrestrial Links or Fixed Wireless Systems (FWS) refer to terrestrial based wireless systems, operating between two or more fixed points.
Online Licensing Services
Published: 30 January 2017
Last updated: 4 August 2026
This page provides information on the Online Licensing Services, answering FAQ's.
Apply for an aeronautical or Unmanned Aircraft System licence
Published: 6 March 2024
Last updated: 27 July 2026
Everything you need to apply for an aircraft, aeronautical ground station or Unmanned Aircraft System licence, and how to manage an existing licence.
Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC)
Published: 20 July 2026
Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) system combines location and technical parameters provided by higher power (Standard Power) Wi Fi devices; and data on protected services operating in the 5925–7125 MHz (6 GHz) band, to automatically provide Standard Power devices with spectrum availability and permitted power levels at a given location, ensuring that existing and future users of the band are protected.
PMSE fees
Published: 10 February 2015
Last updated: 9 July 2026
PMSE Fees
Radio 2 In The Park 2026
Published: 19 December 2025
Last updated: 29 June 2026
The Radio 2 In The Park 2026 event is designated as a major event, where frequency assignments need to be carefully controlled. Contact information is also available.
Licensing updates
Published: 21 February 2024
Last updated: 26 June 2026
Here we provide news and updates on Ofcom’s spectrum licensing system and our implementation of related policy changes to update Stakeholders.
Point to Point Links
Published: 9 February 2015
Last updated: 11 June 2026
Technical information about point to point links and how they are used.
Short-range devices
Published: 20 July 2010
Last updated: 4 June 2026
A short-range device (SRD) is a general term applied to various radio devices designed to operate usually on a licence-exempt basis, over short range and at low power levels.
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).