Mobile and wireless broadband below 5 GHz
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
Spectrum information portal
Published: 8 March 2024
Last updated: 31 March 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).
Wireless Telegraphy Act Register
Published: 3 August 2022
Last updated: 28 March 2025
Information about spectrum frequencies and allocations
Published: 13 June 2024
Last updated: 11 March 2025
More information about how radio spectrum is allocated in the UK, including links to important documents.
Consultation: Future authorisation of the 1900–1920 MHz band
Published: 10 March 2025
Ofcom is seeking views on its proposals to make the 1900–1920 MHz (“1900 MHz”) band available for the UK’s rail network and the emergency services.
International coordination
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.
Statement: Increasing use of the 27.5-30 GHz and 32 GHz bands
Published: 22 March 2024
Last updated: 3 February 2025
Improving spectrum access for satellite gateways, land-based satellite terminals and fixed links.
Spectrum trades
Published: 20 January 2023
Last updated: 30 January 2025
Details of applications we have received for spectrum trades.
Frequency and technical information
Published: 2 October 2023
Last updated: 14 January 2025
Technical requirements, spectrum allocations and coordination procedures for mobile and wireless broadband services.
Statement and further consultation: Supporting increased use of shared spectrum
Published: 24 July 2024
Last updated: 2 December 2024
Ofcom has today set out improvements to its Shared Access framework – which enables spectrum to be shared in local areas – to support growth and innovation, and give access to more users.