International coordination
Published: 20 January 2015
Last updated: 10 February 2025
Information on International coordination and current memoranda of understanding relating to mobile and wireless broadband frequency bands.
Statement: Increasing use of the 27.5-30 GHz and 32 GHz bands
Published: 22 March 2024
Last updated: 3 February 2025
Improving spectrum access for satellite gateways, land-based satellite terminals and fixed links.
Spectrum trades
Published: 20 January 2023
Last updated: 30 January 2025
Details of applications we have received for spectrum trades.
Shared access licences
Published: 9 December 2019
Last updated: 17 January 2025
Frequency and technical information
Published: 2 October 2023
Last updated: 14 January 2025
Technical requirements, spectrum allocations and coordination procedures for mobile and wireless broadband services.
Mobile and wireless broadband below 5 GHz
Published: 14 December 2016
Last updated: 11 December 2024
Within Ofcom's Spectrum Policy Group, the Authorisations, Products and Licensing team manages the radio spectrum resource currently allocated to public wireless telecommunications services, including cellular mobile networks and broadband wireless access networks, both for the UK and for the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. This section covers the UK cellular operators
Statement and further consultation: Supporting increased use of shared spectrum
Published: 24 July 2024
Last updated: 2 December 2024
Ofcom has today set out improvements to its Shared Access framework – which enables spectrum to be shared in local areas – to support growth and innovation, and give access to more users.
Online mapping tool for spectrum availability in 3.8-4.2 GHz
Published: 28 November 2024
We have deployed a beta version of an online mapping tool designed to assist stakeholders in identifying available spectrum in the most heavily used shared access band.
Spectrum Information System (SIS)
Published: 30 May 2018
Last updated: 28 November 2024
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.
mmWave spectrum auction moves a step closer
Published: 11 November 2024
The next UK spectrum auction has moved a significant step closer, with the publication of the text of the final regulations by Ofcom today. This text, which may be subject to minor amendments, will be enacted and become law in early 2025.