Mobile and wireless broadband above 5 GHz
Published: 22 June 2017
Last updated: 3 November 2025
This section relates to UK Spectrum Access and Broadband Wireless Access Operators. Block-assigned spectrum in the frequency bands between 10 GHz and 40 GHz provides backhaul connections between the network transmitters and may also provide fixed wireless connections for other customers.
International coordination
Published: 20 January 2015
Last updated: 31 October 2025
Information on International coordination and current memoranda of understanding relating to mobile and wireless broadband frequency bands.
Ofcom spectrum auction: final results announced
Published: 24 October 2025
Ofcom has today announced the final results of its mmWave spectrum auction, following completion of the remaining stages.
Statement and further consultation: Future authorisation of the 1900–1920 MHz band
Published: 10 March 2025
Last updated: 24 October 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.
Mobile and wireless broadband below 5 GHz
Published: 14 December 2016
Last updated: 22 October 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
Shared access licences
Published: 9 December 2019
Last updated: 20 October 2025
Call for Input: Future use of the 2 GHz MSS band
Published: 21 July 2025
Last updated: 6 October 2025
This document seeks inputs to inform our future proposals for the use of these frequencies after the current licence periods expire. We will consult on our future proposals in 2026.
Ofcom behind the scenes of the Red Roses’ big rugby win
Published: 1 October 2025
For many major sports and entertainment events like the weekend’s final, our spectrum planning and assurance colleagues work extensively before and during the event, making sure radio spectrum is being used safely and securely.
Spectrum trades
Published: 20 January 2023
Last updated: 4 July 2025
Details of applications we have received for spectrum trades.A register of trades is published under the Spectrum Information Portal in Ofcom’s Spectrum Information System.
Spectrum demand requests
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.