Consultation: Mobile terminal licence exemption regulations update
Published: 28 October 2025
Notice of proposals to make Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption)(Amendment) Regulations 2025. These regulations will update the rules for mobile terminals (e.g. Mobile handsets and dongles) to include new frequency bands (the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz, 3.8-4.2GHz, 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands); 5G technology across all frequency bands; and make some editorial amendments to remove or update out of date provisions.
Statement: Updating Wireless Telegraphy Licence Exemptions
Published: 17 January 2025
Last updated: 27 October 2025
Wireless communications have become an integral part of modern life, enabling a wide range of applications from mobile phones and Wi-Fi networks to satellite communications and car key These technologies rely on the use of radio frequencies, which are a finite resource.
Licensing updates
Published: 21 February 2024
Last updated: 24 October 2025
Here we provide news and updates on Ofcom’s spectrum licensing system and our implementation of related policy changes to update Stakeholders.
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
Published: 27 January 2025
Last updated: 21 October 2025
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 event is designated as a major event, where frequency assignments need to be controlled. Contact information is available below.
Licensing portal
Published: 11 December 2023
Last updated: 14 October 2025
Where you can apply for a new licence or manage an existing licence.
Information for amateur radio licensees
Published: 21 February 2024
Last updated: 14 October 2025
Guidance for amateur radio users, sometimes known as ham radio, which is both a hobby and a service that uses various types of radio equipment.
Fixed terrestrial links
Published: 20 June 2023
Last updated: 2 October 2025
Fixed Terrestrial Links or Fixed Wireless Systems (FWS) refer to terrestrial based wireless systems, operating between two or more fixed points.
Statement on regulations to update the fees for Shared Access licences
Published: 16 July 2025
Last updated: 25 September 2025
We are proposing to make new regulations (Proposed Regulations) that would amend the existing 2020 Regulations in relation to the amending the fees for the Shared Access licence product.
Emergency services
Published: 29 July 2022
Last updated: 23 June 2025
Information on the Airwave shares’ list and the Public Safety Spectrum Policy Group (PSSPG).
Applying for Special Event Station Notice of Variations Online
Published: 6 March 2024
Last updated: 16 June 2025