Ofcom’s licence renewal process and information for local TV broadcasters
Published: 5 March 2024
Last updated: 12 November 2025
This page provides contact details for all currently-licensed local TV broadcasters, Information about the renewal process and licensing information.
Look up TV broadcast licensees
Published: 18 December 2023
Last updated: 20 October 2025
Contact details and licensing information for all TV broadcasters licensed by Ofcom
Guidance for TV broadcast licensees
Published: 6 June 2023
Last updated: 22 September 2025
This page sets out Guidance for TV broadcast licensees including guidance on advertising, applying for a licence and dealing with overseas regulators.
Apply for a television licensable content service (TLCS) licence
Published: 9 May 2024
Last updated: 22 September 2025
This page gives you information on how you can apply for a television licensable content service (TLCS) which is a TV service broadcast from a satellite.
TV industry data collection
Published: 23 January 2024
Last updated: 15 July 2025
Licensed TV broadcasters are requested to submit Market Intelligence database returns to Ofcom via the Ofcom Online Services Portal.
Apply for a TV broadcast licence
Published: 12 July 2022
Last updated: 16 June 2025
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)
Apply for a digital TV programme service or additional service (DTPS/DTAS) licence
Published: 9 May 2024
Last updated: 31 January 2025
Everything you need to apply for a digital TV programme service or additional service (DTPS/DTAS) licence.
Channel 3 (ITV, STV and UTV)
Published: 11 January 2024
Last updated: 21 November 2024
Licensing information on the 15 regional Channel 3 licensees and one licensee providing the national breakfast-time service.
Multiplex licensees
Published: 16 February 2023
Last updated: 21 October 2024
This page provides a list of current TV multiplex licensees, including contact details and relevant licence documents.
Statement: proposed changes to digital television additional service licence conditions
Published: 21 February 2024
Last updated: 20 August 2024
Ofcom is making changes to some of the conditions included in Digital Television Additional Service (‘DTAS’) licences. These services usually consist of text or data services.