Shared
Published: 11 May 2015
Last updated: 27 April 2026
Technical information for shared wireless microphones.
Statement: Updating Wireless Telegraphy Licence Exemptions
Published: 17 January 2025
Last updated: 10 April 2026
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.
Fixed terrestrial links
Published: 20 June 2023
Last updated: 7 April 2026
Fixed Terrestrial Links or Fixed Wireless Systems (FWS) refer to terrestrial based wireless systems, operating between two or more fixed points.
Consultation: Review of UK Maritime Spectrum Licences
Published: 25 March 2026
We are consulting on proposals to make changes to some maritime spectrum licences and seeking stakeholder input on the spectrum authorisation implications of changes in maritime technologies
Call for input: Sector Spectrum Review - Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE)
Published: 21 January 2026
Last updated: 12 March 2026
Ofcom is reviewing spectrum use by audio and video PMSE applications to ensure our spectrum management decisions continue to support the sector in delivering benefits to UK citizens and the wider economy. As part of the first stage of our review, we have published a Call for Input (CFI).
Statement: Mobile terminal licence exemption regulations update
Published: 28 October 2025
Last updated: 11 March 2026
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GHz and 40 GHz bands); 5G technology across all frequency bands; and make some editorial amendments to remove or update out of date provisions.
Licensing updates
Published: 21 February 2024
Last updated: 5 March 2026
Here we provide news and updates on Ofcom’s spectrum licensing system and our implementation of related policy changes to update Stakeholders.
Aeronautical licence fees and calculator
Published: 17 January 2022
Last updated: 11 February 2026
This page provides information on Aeronautical licence fees and Licence fees calculator.
Annual licence fees for 900 MHz and 1800 MHz spectrum
Published: 10 October 2013
Last updated: 11 February 2026
A consultation on revising annual licence fees for the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz spectrum bands, currently used by mobile network operators.
Online Licensing Services
Published: 30 January 2017
Last updated: 11 February 2026
This page provides information on the Online Licensing Services, answering FAQ's.