Business radio - Ofcom

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Spectrum Radio equipment Licence information

Published: 29 January 2024

If you use a radio system for your business, you will need a licence from Ofcom. Business radio users range from taxi companies and factories, to hospitals, care homes, industrial sites and transport operators.

Delays in applications and responses

Due to high volumes of work, there may be delays in processing applications and responding to enquiries. However, we still aim to complete applications within our turnaround times published in Section 4 of the Wireless Telegraphy (Licensing Procedures) Regulations 2010. If your enquiry relates to Amateur, Ships or Business Radio Light Licences, we recommend using our online licensing portal, where you can update you contact details or apply for a new licence quickly and efficiently.

Pay online

Received an invoice? Use our secure portal to pay for your licence in a few easy steps

Apply for a business radio licence

If you use a radio system for your business then you will need a licence from Ofcom. Business radio users range from taxi companies and factories, to hospitals, care homes, industrial sites and transport operators. This section provides Downloadable Forms and Resources

Amend your business radio licence

Information about amending your business radio licence and spectrum trading and find amendment forms.

Guidance for business radio licensees

If you use a radio system for your business then you will need a licence from Ofcom. Business radio users range from taxi companies and factories, to hospitals, care homes, industrial sites and transport operators. This section covers guidance for licensees.

Business radio FAQs

If you use a radio system for your business then you will need a licence from Ofcom. Business radio users range from taxi companies and factories, to hospitals, care homes, industrial sites and transport operators.

Related content

Spectrum Information System (SIS)

Ofcom's Spectrum Information System provides information on how radio spectrum issued in the UK, including the types of Wireless Telegraphy (WT) Act licences available from Ofcom and details of tradable licences.