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Ofcom Licensing

Find out how Ofcom manages the airwaves, why and when you need a licence and how to get one.

Radiocommunications Licences

Amateur Radio
Business Radio
Ship’s Radio or Ship Portable Radio
Aeronautical Radio
Fixed terrestrial links
Fixed Wireless Access
Mobile and Wireless Broadband
Maritime radio (excluding ship radio)
Non-operational licences
Programme Making and Special Events
Licensed Short Range Devices
Satellite earth stations
Trade your licence
Regulations and technical reference
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Radio Broadcast Licences

Digital Radio
Community radio
Radio restricted service licences
Analogue commercial radio
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TV broadcast licences

Television Licensable Content Service (TLCS)
Digital Television Programme Service (DTPS) & Digital Television Additional Service (DTAS)
Restricted Television Service Licence for an Event (RTSL-E)
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Contact Us

If you need help with your licence please contact the Ofcom Licensing Centre.

Telephone
0300 123 1000 or 020 7981 3131

Fax
020 7981 3333

Text phone
020 7981 3043

Email
licensingcentre@ofcom.org.uk

What's Changed?

Find out what has changed on our refocused website.

Pay Online

Received an invoice? Then use our new secure payment portal to pay for your licence in a few easy steps.

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Buy or renew your TV Licence

To buy a licence for watching TV, please visit the TV Licensing website.

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