Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day.
As people communicate seamlessly online and offline, we now need to invest our efforts into making digital communications work for everyone
Ofcom wants to understand how adults and children in the UK use media.
Under the Online Safety Act, Ofcom's job is to make online services safer for the people who use them. We make sure companies have effective systems in place to protect users from harm.
Ofcom is committed to a thriving telecoms sector, where companies can compete fairly and customers benefit from a broad range of services.
Ofcom's job is to make sure there is a universal postal service.
You can't see or feel radio spectrum, but we use it every day. Our job is to authorise and manage the use of spectrum in the UK.
We make sure that broadcasters provide quality TV, radio and on-demand programmes that appeal to diverse audiences. We also have rules in place to protect viewers and listeners from harm.
How to make the most of communications services as a small business.
How to make the most of the services you use, and deal with problems.
Proposals we are consulting on and decisions we've made.
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Rules, guidance and other information for the industries we regulate.
If you're looking to use certain radio equipment, or broadcast on TV or radio, you'll need a licence from Ofcom.
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Published: 11 January 2024
Last updated: 21 November 2024
Ofcom is responsible for licensing all UK commercial television services. This section covers Channel 3's current licence. There are 15 regional Channel 3 licensees and one licensee providing the national breakfast-time service.
Published: 5 March 2024
Last updated: 19 November 2024
Contact details for all currently-licensed local TV broadcasters
Published: 1 March 2024
Last updated: 14 November 2024
This page provides a copy of any community digital sound programme (C-DSP) application which has been submitted to Ofcom.
Published: 5 February 2024
Last updated: 13 November 2024
A list of small-scale radio multiplex licence applications that have been submitted to Ofcom, and details of licences we have awarded.
Published: 1 February 2023
Last updated: 8 November 2024
A monthly round-up of recent licensing activity on broadcast TV stations. This includes new licensed services, transfers and name changes.
Published: 8 November 2024
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in October 2024.
Published: 20 June 2023
Last updated: 5 November 2024
Fixed Terrestrial Links or Fixed Wireless Systems (FWS) refer to terrestrial based wireless systems, operating between two or more fixed points.
Published: 20 January 2015
Last updated: 29 October 2024
Information on International coordination and current memoranda of understanding relating to mobile and wireless broadband frequency bands.
Published: 21 February 2024
Last updated: 25 October 2024
Amateur radio, sometimes known as ham radio, is both a hobby and a service that uses various types of radio equipment allowing communication with other radio amateurs for the purpose of self-training, recreation and public service. Licencing updates
Published: 30 October 2023
This section deals with the licensing information in relation to satellite services; Satellite Earth Stations and the licensing of GNSS repeaters. It also provides information about the grant of Recognised Spectrum Access (RSA) for Receive Only Earth Stations (ROES).
Published: 6 October 2023
Everything you will need to apply for a small-scale DAB multiplex or digital sound programme service licence.
Published: 12 May 2022
Last updated: 22 October 2024
Other information related to how Ofcom manages small-scale DAB licensing.
Published: 16 February 2023
Last updated: 21 October 2024
A list of current TV multiplex licensees, including contact details and relevant licence documents.
Published: 12 March 2024
Last updated: 18 October 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.
Published: 1 December 2023
Last updated: 17 October 2024
Find the key commitments change requests for the past year.
Published: 18 February 2022
Last updated: 9 October 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.
Published: 4 June 2010
Last updated: 4 October 2024
Details of how to amend your radio licence.
Published: 4 October 2024
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in September 2024.
Last updated: 1 October 2024
Last updated: 30 September 2024
Non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite earth station licences are used to authorise gateway earth stations and user terminals that relay traffic via NGSO satellites that orbit the Earth. Here's everything you need to know about applications.
Published: 18 December 2023
Last updated: 12 September 2024
Ofcom is responsible for licensing all UK commercial television services. This section contains information for licensees, including guidance notes and updates, as well as application forms and a list of current Ofcom TV broadcast licensees. This section highlights our current licensees
Published: 5 September 2024
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in August 2024.
Published: 2 October 2023
Last updated: 9 August 2024
Technical requirements, spectrum allocations and coordination procedures for mobile and wireless broadband services.
Published: 8 August 2024
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in July 2024.
Published: 29 July 2022
Last updated: 1 August 2024
Information on the Airwave shares’ list and the Public Safety Spectrum Policy Group (PSSPG).
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Published: 8 July 2024
Published: 5 July 2024
A round-up of Ofcom’s broadcast radio licensing activity in June 2024.
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