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.
How to make the most of communications services as a small business.
How to make the most of the services you use, and deal with problems.
Proposals we are consulting on and decisions we've made.
How we make sure companies follow our rules, to protect customers and promote competition.
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.
Our latest news, features, views and information about our work.
Evidence we gather to inform our work as a regulator.
Published: 26 September 2019
Last updated: 2 April 2025
Community radio stations provide a new voice for hundreds of local communities across the UK.
Published: 6 October 2023
Last updated: 1 April 2025
Everything you will need to apply for a small-scale DAB multiplex or digital sound programme service licence.
Published: 14 December 2016
Last updated: 31 March 2025
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: 8 March 2024
This spectrum information portal provides information on allocation, applications, licenced use (this view replaces the Wireless Telegraphy Act Register) and licence trades (this view replaces the TNR).
Published: 5 February 2024
Last updated: 27 March 2025
A list of small-scale radio multiplex licence applications that have been submitted to Ofcom, and details of licences we have awarded.
Published: 26 May 2010
Last updated: 25 March 2025
Ofcom is responsible for managing civilian use of the radio spectrum. Our work involves releasing spectrum for new uses as well as developing policies to ensure that the spectrum is used efficiently. This section covers wireless telegraphy exemption regulations
Published: 1 March 2024
Last updated: 24 March 2025
This page provides a copy of any community digital sound programme (C-DSP) application which has been submitted to Ofcom.
Published: 21 February 2024
To update Stakeholders on the latest Ofcom policy and licensing system implementation
Published: 27 June 2010
Last updated: 19 March 2025
Find information on applying for or renewing an Ofcom Programme Making & Special Events licence.
Published: 6 March 2024
Last updated: 13 March 2025
Everything you need to apply for an aircraft or drone licence.
Published: 27 January 2025
Published: 1 February 2023
Last updated: 7 March 2025
A monthly round-up of recent licensing activity on broadcast TV stations. This includes new licensed services, transfers and name changes.
Published: 7 March 2025
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in February 2025.
Published: 20 June 2023
Last updated: 6 March 2025
Fixed Terrestrial Links or Fixed Wireless Systems (FWS) refer to terrestrial based wireless systems, operating between two or more fixed points.
Published: 5 March 2024
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Contact details for all currently-licensed local TV broadcasters
Published: 12 March 2024
Last updated: 25 February 2025
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.
Last updated: 19 February 2025
Non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite earth station licences are used to authorise gateway earth stations and user terminals that relay traffic via NGSO satellites that orbit the Earth. Here's everything you need to know about applications.
Published: 20 January 2015
Last updated: 10 February 2025
Information on International coordination and current memoranda of understanding relating to mobile and wireless broadband frequency bands.
Published: 7 February 2025
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in January 2025.
Published: 18 February 2022
Last updated: 6 February 2025
Published: 9 May 2024
Last updated: 31 January 2025
Everything you need to apply for a digital TV programme service or additional service (DTPS/DTAS) licence.
Published: 20 January 2023
Last updated: 30 January 2025
Details of applications we have received for spectrum trades.
Find the 2021 major events for PMSE licensees.
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