Apply for a restricted service licence
Published: 12 March 2024
Last updated: 1 May 2026
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.
Ofcom helps to spread a little Christmas cheer
Published: 22 December 2020
Last updated: 15 August 2023
At a time when we all need a bit of festive fun, Ofcom has been helping to bring about a new spin on traditional entertainment to keep the country smiling through a Christmas season like no other.
Licensing drive-in movies and church services
Published: 27 May 2020
Last updated: 16 March 2023
Organisers of drive-in movies and church service events will be able to apply for temporary radio licences by Ofcom, to allow film lovers and congregations to come together while still observing social distancing rules.
Statement: Restricted services – proposals to increase available spectrum and simplify our approach to licensing
Published: 14 March 2022
We are proposing to change our approach to licensing certain broadcast radio services known as restricted services.
Licensing drive-in events
Published: 19 March 2021
Guidance to individuals or organisations who may wish to hold a drive-in service.
Statement: Short-term restricted service licensing review
Published: 3 October 2019
Following consultation, we have decided to cease two aspects of our policy on licensing short-term restricted services licences (SRSL).
Radio Restricted Services and 55 to 68 MHz: A Consultation
Published: 26 April 2006
This statement sets out our new policies in relation to radio restricted services (including Audio Distribution Systems) and unused spectrum between 55 and 68 MHz.