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UK to publish new civil/military spectrum sharing framework
Jan 27, 2026
by Laura Sear

The regulator Ofcom and the defence ministry recently approved a new spectrum sharing framework designed to enable the military to access mobile bands and mobile operators to access military bands. Read more...

UK breaks from EU’s 6 GHz caution
Jan 19, 2026
by Laura Sear

Ofcom, the regulator, wants to move ahead "as soon as possible" with a prioritised band split, with 160 MHz prioritised for Wi-Fi and 540 MHz for mobile. Read more...

Study claims satellite D2D is less spectrally efficient than terrestrial service   
Dec 30, 2025
by Camilla Mina

A new report by Real Wireless for the UK Spectrum Policy Forum considers future spectrum planning for sharing between satellites and terrestrial mobile networks. Read more...

Stakeholders discuss future of UK spectrum policy
Dec 16, 2025
by Mirva Villa

Many sectors with an interest in UK spectrum use were able to have their say at a recent event held in London. Key topics included the RSPG's change of heart on the upper 6 GHz band, increasing pressure on the lower UHF band, and the upper C-band auction in the… Read more...

UK regulator grants Starlink temporary E-band licences
Nov 24, 2025
by Cameron Hill

Ofcom has awarded satellite operator Starlink temporary E-band licences for use at three of its gateway sites. There is currently no international technical regulation to use this band for commercial satellite services. Read more...

UK regulator assigns 20 MHz for rail and emergency use
Nov 05, 2025
by Camilla Mina

The 1900-1920 MHz band will be available for the UK's rail network and emergency services. Read more...

UK completes low-cost mmWave auction
Oct 17, 2025
by Richard Haas

The regulator Ofcom has published the results of its 26 GHz and 40 GHz auction. Read more...

Future remains unclear for DTT in the UK
Sep 23, 2025
by Laura Sear

Members of parliament have had their say on the future of TV, while the BBC has published a report on viewership that predicts a transition to IPTV in the 2030s. Read more...

BT calls for spectrum to be doubled in the UK
Aug 18, 2025
by Cameron Hill

A summer report by BT recommends making more spectrum available in the upper 6 GHz, 3.8-4.2 GHz and 600 MHz bands.  Read more...

UK announces new public spectrum plan
Aug 04, 2025
by Laura Sear

The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) recently announced a new plan to assess and potentially release spectrum for public use. DSIT is also currently consulting on strategic priorities for spectrum management. Read more...