Revoked the 2010 Order that directed OFCOM to manage wireless spectrum licenses and auctions.

This Order revokes the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (Directions to OFCOM) Order 2010, effectively ending the specific legal directions previously issued by the Secretary of State to the Office of Communications (OFCOM).

It applies to the UK's telecommunications regulator, removing mandated requirements to vary wireless telegraphy licences, amend spectrum trading and charging regulations, and set specific auction rules for electromagnetic spectrum.

The revocation reflects the government's position that the 2010 mandates, which aimed to facilitate the deployment of mobile broadband, have been fully implemented and are no longer necessary.

Expanded the frequency bands and adjusted transmission power limits for license-exempt direct-to-device satellite communication apparatus.

These Regulations amend the Wireless Telegraphy (Direct to Device Satellite Communications) (Exemption) Regulations 2026 to include additional frequency bands in the licensing exemption for satellite-to-device communications.

They authorize the establishment, installation, and use of wireless telegraphy apparatus within the 880.1-885.1 Megahertz and 925.1-930.1 Megahertz ranges without a formal license, provided specific power limits are met.

The regulations apply to any person or entity operating apparatus, such as mobile phones, capable of direct communication with satellite systems using the specified frequencies and GSM standards.

Expanded the categories of radio equipment exempt from licensing to include certain maritime autonomous devices, training stations, and broadband systems.

These regulations amend the Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) Regulations 2021 to remove the requirement for individual licences for certain classes of radio equipment.

They establish new categories for licence-exempt use, specifically covering autonomous maritime radio devices operating at 160.9 MHz, indoor maritime radio training equipment, and fixed wireless access apparatus in the 5.8 GHz band.

The regulations apply to any person or entity establishing, installing, or using such equipment within the United Kingdom or its territorial sea, provided the equipment meets specific technical interface requirements and does not cause undue interference.

OFCOM exempted wireless telegraphy apparatus used for direct-to-device satellite communications from licensing under specific technical and power limitations in February 2026.

OFCOM created these Regulations, which came into force on February 25, 2026, to exempt the establishment, installation, and use of wireless telegraphy apparatus for direct-to-device satellite services from standard licensing requirements under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006, provided strict technical conditions regarding operating frequencies, mandated ETSI standards, maximum power levels, and non-airborne operation are met, while specifically excluding apparatus that qualifies as a commercial multi-user gateway device.

OFCOM amended core conditions governing the transfer of mobile spectrum licences by removing instalment payment prerequisites and updating references to current licence charge regulations.

The Office of Communications (OFCOM) enacted these Regulations under the authority of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 to amend the 2011 Mobile Spectrum Trading Regulations, specifically modifying Regulation 6 which defines circumstances where a transfer of licence rights and obligations is not authorized.

The primary changes involve removing the requirement that all instalment payments towards a licence charge must be paid before a transfer can occur, and updating the references within the regulation concerning outstanding sums payable under the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2100 MHz frequency band licence charge regulations to reflect the current 2025 legislation.

OFCOM established the Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges for the 2100 MHz Frequency Band) Regulations 2025, setting one-off and index-linked annual charges for 2100 MHz spectrum access, effective late 2025 and 2026, while revoking the 2021 charges regulations.

The Office of Communications (OFCOM) enacted these Regulations under the authority of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 to establish the specific licence charges payable for utilizing the 2100 MHz paired frequency band.

The regulations detail an initial one-off charge payable in January 2026, set at £622 per kilohertz, and prescribe an annual charge formula effective from October 2026, which adjusts based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation relative to September 2024.

They also offer licensees the option to pay the annual charges in twelve monthly instalments, revoke obsolete 2021 regulations, and ensure continuity for recovering outstanding debts under the old framework.

The 2025 Wireless Telegraphy Regulations established new licence charges for the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz frequency bands, provided for payment via installments, and revoked the 2018 regulations.

These regulations establish the licence charges payable to OFCOM for using the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz frequency bands in the UK. Effective September 30, 2025, the charges are calculated using formulas based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the amount of kilohertz used.

Licensees can pay in monthly installments.

The regulations revoke the 2018 version and address outstanding payments.

The 2025 regulations amended the 2011 Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Spectrum Trading) Regulations by adding a 'Spectrum Access High Density' license class and two new frequency bands.

The Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Spectrum Trading) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, effective July 7, 2025, amend the 2011 regulations to include a new license class, 'Spectrum Access High Density,' and two new frequency bands (25100–27500 MHz and 40500–43500 MHz).

These changes aim to increase mobile spectrum availability, potentially boosting network capacity, promoting technological advancements, and fostering economic growth.

OFCOM followed due process before enacting these amendments, and a regulatory impact assessment is publicly available.