Ofcom pioneers sharing of upper 6 GHz spectrum between mobile and Wi-Fi services
Published: 13 February 2025
Consultation: Expanding access to the 6 GHz band for commercial mobile and Wi-Fi services
Published: 13 February 2025
In this consultation we set out our proposed approach to authorising Wi-Fi and mobile services in the 6 GHz band. This includes a proposal to authorise standard power Wi-Fi in Lower 6 GHz under the control of an AFC database (subject to industry demand), and a proposal to authorise low power indoor Wi-Fi in Upper 6 GHz, with mobile coming into the Upper 6 GHz band at a later stage.
Consultation: Optimal use of 3.9GHz spectrum – Additional option
Published: 17 December 2024
Last updated: 27 January 2025
As part of our aim to improve spectrum access and efficiency, this document puts forward an additional option to change the 3.9 GHz licence by modifying its permitted frequencies, further to a consultation earlier in the year.
Consultation: Review of Annual Licence Fees
Published: 13 December 2024
Last updated: 6 January 2025
Our consultation contains proposals for revised Annual Licence Fees for 900, 1800 and 2100 MHz spectrum.
Consultation: Optimal use of 3.9 GHz spectrum
Published: 21 May 2024
Last updated: 17 December 2024
We are proposing to make changes to UK Broadband Limited’s 3.9 GHz licence which authorises use of the 3925–4009 MHz frequency range.
Update on Ofcom’s long-term radio noise monitoring campaign
Published: 1 November 2024
All electronic devices generate what is called “radio noise” in the form of unwanted random emissions that can create low level of interference to radiocommunications systems. It can be considered as a form of pollution of the radio spectrum that degrades the performance of radio receivers.
Conclusions: Ofcom’s future approach to mobile markets
Published: 9 February 2022
Last updated: 22 October 2024
Our conclusions on how we will future approach to mobile markets and the role of spectrum in enabling mobile internet growth
Call for input: Review of the use of fixed wireless links and spectrum implications
Published: 25 October 2023
Last updated: 5 September 2024
This document provides an update on our review of the use of fixed wireless links and spectrum implications.
Ofcom launches review of spectrum licence fees
Published: 23 July 2024
Ofcom is today launching a review of the annual licence fees we charge mobile network operators for use of three mobile spectrum bands (900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz).
Review of Ofcom’s market-based approach to mobile spectrum management
Published: 11 January 2024
Last updated: 23 July 2024
At the Government’s request, we have undertaken a review of our market based approach to allocating mobile spectrum licences.