Licence information

NFL London 2024: New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings

Published: 16 January 2024

Last updated: 25 June 2024

International coordination

Published: 5 May 2021

Last updated: 19 June 2024

Information on International coordination and current memoranda of understanding relating to mobile and wireless broadband frequency bands.

Apply for improvements to existing coverage and coverage extensions for commercial radio services

Published: 1 August 2023

Last updated: 17 June 2024

Apply for improvements to existing coverage and coverage extensions for community radio services

Published: 11 March 2024

Last updated: 17 June 2024

This document invites applications for changes to the coverage of existing community radio services. Community radio services can apply for an improvement to existing coverage within the current licensed coverage area or, in specific circumstances, for an extension of the licensed coverage area.

C-DSP licence applications

Published: 1 March 2024

Last updated: 17 June 2024

This page provides a copy of any community digital sound programme (C-DSP) application which has been submitted to Ofcom.

Radio broadcast update – May 2024

Published: 6 June 2024

A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in May 2024.

Radio broadcast update – April 2024

Published: 10 May 2024

A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in March 2024.

Apply for a Restricted Television Service for an Event (RTSL-E) licence

Published: 9 May 2024

Everything you need to know about the licensing process for a restricted television service.

Apply for a television licensable content service (TLCS) licence

Published: 9 May 2024

Apply for a digital TV programme service or additional service (DTPS/DTAS) licence

Published: 9 May 2024

Everything you need to apply for a digital TV programme service or additional service (DTPS/DTAS) licence.

Apply for a DAB programme service or multiplex licence

Published: 8 May 2024

Everything you need to know about the licensing process for DAB programme services and multiplexes.

Radio 2 In The Park

Published: 16 January 2024

Last updated: 2 May 2024

Radio broadcast update – March 2024

Published: 4 April 2024

A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in March 2024.

Help with your broadcast licence

Published: 3 April 2024

If you have a question about your radio or TV licence, or would like to find out more about applying for a licence, we might have the answer.

Apply for a restricted service licence

Published: 12 March 2024

Restricted services are radio services with small coverage areas that are used to broadcast at events, or within a particular establishment or other locations in the UK.

TV broadcast licensing monthly updates

Published: 8 March 2024

Last updated: 8 March 2024

A monthly round-up of recent licensing activity on broadcast TV stations. This includes new licensed services, transfers and name changes.

Radio broadcast update - February 2024

Published: 8 March 2024

Spectrum information portal

Published: 8 March 2024

Last updated: 8 March 2024

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).

Applying for Special Event Station Notice of Variations Online

Published: 6 March 2024

Last updated: 6 March 2024

Apply for an aeronautical or Unmanned Aircraft System licence

Published: 6 March 2024

Everything you need to apply for an aircraft or drone licence.

Fixed terrestrial links

Published: 5 March 2024

Last updated: 5 March 2024

Fixed Terrestrial Links or Fixed Wireless Systems (FWS) refer to terrestrial based wireless systems, operating between two or more fixed points.

Commercial radio licence application and awards

Published: 5 March 2024

Details of open and recent commercial radio licence awards

Local TV broadcasters

Published: 5 March 2024

Last updated: 5 March 2024

Contact details for all currently-licensed local TV broadcasters

Apply for or vary a maritime radio licence

Published: 4 March 2024

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Maritime radio enables ship stations to communicate with each other and with shore stations, primarily for the safety of human life and the protection of vessels

Licences for the Channel Islands and Isle of Man

Published: 1 March 2024

Mobile and wireless broadband licences for Guernsey, Jersey and Isle of Man.

Apply for a non-geostationary satellite earth station licence (FSS)

Published: 1 March 2024

Aeronautical licence products

Published: 29 February 2024

Last updated: 29 February 2024

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