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: 4 July 2025
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in June 2025. This edition also includes information about the upcoming application window for RSL licensing during 2026’s period of high demand, which includes Ramadan, and the revised General procedures for investigating breaches of broadcast licences.
Published: 1 February 2023
Last updated: 4 July 2025
A monthly round-up of recent licensing activity on broadcast TV stations. This includes new licensed services, transfers and name changes.
Published: 20 January 2023
Details of applications we have received for spectrum trades.
Published: 12 March 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: 20 June 2023
Last updated: 1 July 2025
Fixed Terrestrial Links or Fixed Wireless Systems (FWS) refer to terrestrial based wireless systems, operating between two or more fixed points.
Published: 29 July 2022
Last updated: 23 June 2025
Information on the Airwave shares’ list and the Public Safety Spectrum Policy Group (PSSPG).
Published: 30 January 2017
Last updated: 16 June 2025
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: 26 September 2019
Community radio stations provide a new voice for hundreds of local communities across the UK.
Published: 12 July 2022
Information on applying for a TV broadcast license including, Digital TV Programme Service/Digital TV Additional Service (DTPS/DTAS), Television Licensable Content Services (TLCS) , Local TV (L-DTPS), Restricted services for an event (RTSL-E)
Published: 6 March 2024
Published: 17 March 2023
Licensing advertisements and application forms for broadcast radio licences.
Published: 6 October 2023
Everything you will need to apply for a small-scale DAB multiplex or digital sound programme service licence.
Published: 12 April 2016
Last updated: 10 June 2025
From time to time we are approached by organisations that wish to launch innovative commercial wireless services using spectrum for which there are no suitable licences available from Ofcom.
Published: 6 June 2025
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in May 2025.
Published: 5 February 2024
Last updated: 22 May 2025
A list of small-scale radio multiplex licence applications that have been submitted to Ofcom, and details of licences we have awarded.
Published: 5 March 2024
Last updated: 21 May 2025
Details of open and recent commercial radio licence awards
Published: 9 May 2025
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in April 2025.
Last updated: 8 May 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: 8 March 2024
Last updated: 30 April 2025
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: 6 April 2023
Last updated: 29 April 2025
Ofcom charges a fee for satellite filings work carried out at the request of organisations. This is a notice of the fees we charge for such work.
Published: 6 September 2021
Last updated: 16 April 2025
Lookup broadcast radio licensees
Published: 4 June 2010
Details of how to amend your radio licence.
Last updated: 15 April 2025
Contact details for all currently-licensed local TV broadcasters
Published: 18 February 2022
Last updated: 10 April 2025
Published: 21 February 2024
Last updated: 7 April 2025
To update Stakeholders on the latest Ofcom policy and licensing system implementation
Published: 16 March 2023
Find out about maritime radio licensees, how to pay for your license, making an enquiry for your license and technical information.
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