Multiplex licensees
Published: 16 February 2023
Last updated: 21 October 2024
A list of current TV multiplex licensees, including contact details and relevant licence documents.
TV broadcast licensing monthly updates
Published: 1 February 2023
Last updated: 4 October 2024
A monthly round-up of recent licensing activity on broadcast TV stations. This includes new licensed services, transfers and name changes.
Channel 3 (ITV, STV and UTV)
Published: 11 January 2024
Last updated: 12 September 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.
Look up TV broadcast licensees
Published: 18 December 2023
Last updated: 12 September 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
Statement: Proposed changes to the conditions included in digital television additional service licences
Published: 21 February 2024
Last updated: 20 August 2024
Ofcom is making changes to some of the conditions included in Digital Television Additional Service (‘DTAS’) licences. These services broadcast on digital terrestrial television multiplexes and usually consist of text or data services.
Apply for a Restricted Television Service for an Event (RTSL-E) licence
Published: 9 May 2024
Everything you need to know about the licensing process for a restricted television service.
Apply for a television licensable content service (TLCS) licence
Published: 9 May 2024
Apply for a digital TV programme service or additional service (DTPS/DTAS) licence
Published: 9 May 2024
Everything you need to apply for a digital TV programme service or additional service (DTPS/DTAS) licence.
Local TV broadcasters
Published: 5 March 2024
Contact details for all currently-licensed local TV broadcasters
Regulated EPGs
Published: 21 February 2024
An Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) is a service that consists of the listing or promotion of programmes or programme services and provides access to them.