Office of Communications Legislation

14 statutory instruments made by the Office of Communications, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.

The Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2025

Published: Fri 18th Jul 25 Came into force: Mon 28th Jul 25

The Order amended the Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) Order 2012, updating definitions, delivery and collection services, and revoking a prior amendment order.


The Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2025 amends the 2012 Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) Order.

Key changes include updated definitions to reflect the UK's departure from the EU, revised routing times for standard and priority letters, and adjustments to delivery and collection schedules, aiming for greater clarity and efficiency in the postal system.

The Order also revokes a previous, incomplete amendment Order.

OFCOM conducted a user needs review before implementing these changes.

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The Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) (Amendment) Order 2025

Published: Tue 15th Jul 25 Came into force: Mon 28th Jul 25

The 2025 Order amended the 2012 Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) Order, updating definitions, delivery and collection schedules, and routing times for letters.


This Order amends the 2012 Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) Order to update definitions, reflecting the UK's departure from the European Union.

It also modifies delivery and collection service requirements, specifying separate standards for priority and standard letters, while outlining revised routing time calculations.

These changes aim to improve service standards and are made after a user needs review and a public consultation process.

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The Online Safety Act 2023 (Fees Notification) Regulations 2025

Published: Fri 27th Jun 25 Came into force: Sun 14th Sept 25

The Online Safety Act 2023 (Fees Notification) Regulations 2025 were enacted, outlining the necessary documentation and procedures for providers of regulated online services to submit fee-related information to OFCOM.


The Online Safety Act 2023 (Fees Notification) Regulations 2025, effective September 14, 2025, mandate evidence submission by providers of regulated online services to OFCOM for fee calculations under the 2023 Act.

These regulations specify the required information, including financial statements and declarations of accuracy, and the prescribed method for submission, clarifying the process outlined in the Online Safety Act 2023.

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The Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Spectrum Trading) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Published: Wed 18th Jun 25 Came into force: Mon 7th Jul 25

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.

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The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) Order 2025

Published: Wed 18th Jun 25 Came into force: Mon 7th Jul 25

OFCOM issued an order limiting the number of wireless telegraphy licenses for specific frequency bands, implementing a defined procedure for licence allocation.


The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Licences) Order 2025, issued by OFCOM, limits the number of wireless telegraphy licenses granted for use in the 25.1 to 27.5 gigahertz and 40.5 to 43.5 gigahertz frequency bands.

OFCOM will use a defined procedure outlined in the Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Award) Regulations 2025 to determine the number of licenses and their recipients.

The order came into force on July 7, 2025, and does not apply to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

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The Wireless Telegraphy (Spectrum Trading and Register) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Published: Thu 15th May 25 Came into force: Mon 2nd Jun 25

The 2025 regulations amended the 2012 Wireless Telegraphy (Spectrum Trading) and (Register) Regulations to update license transfer processes and frequency band information for various wireless licenses, removing some license classes from transfer eligibility.


The Wireless Telegraphy (Spectrum Trading and Register) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, effective June 2nd, 2025, amend the 2012 Spectrum Trading and Register Regulations.

Key changes include updating the list of frequency bands available for shared access licenses in the 2.3 GHz, 26 GHz, and 40 GHz bands, as well as point-to-point licenses in the 7900-8400 MHz band, and removing Self Contained Links in the 64-66 GHz band from transfer eligibility.

The amendments aim to improve spectrum management, promote innovation, and enhance regulatory clarity for wireless telegraphy licenses.

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