Ofcom Licensing

Ofcom License

Man using ofcom licensed radio

An Ofcom licence is required by law for the operation of any system. These licenses are acquired, monitored and regulated by the Office of Communications (Ofcom). There are various types available depending upon the complexity or simplicity of your radio system. An outline of these can be seen below:

Simple Site Light Ofcom licence is used, among others, for localised voice and paging systems within a defined area using a base station and antenna. Covering up to three kilometres these frequencies are low power for more security.

Cost: £75.00 + £25 admin fee for 5 years

Simple UK Light (a.k.a. UK General) Ofcom licenses are used widely throughout the UK due to their versatility and cost-effectiveness. This type of licence is most commonly used for basic two-way radio communications, allowing for full power back to back transmission across handheld devices without the need for a base station. Users will be given a shared selection of frequencies and signalling tones in which the radio channels can be allocated, allowing the radios to be used anywhere within the UK. Suits smaller sites where repeaters are not needed for coverage.

Cost: £75 + £25 admin fee for 5 years

Technically Assigned Ofcom licenses are for those who wish to have an individual frequency assigned to them within a designated coverage area around a national grid reference, ranging from 1km to 100km. These licenses are often used in conjunction with repeater/antenna systems, but can also be used for back to back communications. Most suitable for large sites or companies who wish to have a private frequency.

Cost: £75.00 to £1,480.00 + £25 admin fee for 1 year, based on location & number of frequencies etc.

Area Defined Ofcom licenses allow for exclusive use of a particular frequency within a defined area. This can encompass a 50km map square, country or the whole of the UK.

Cost: £75.00 to £9,900.00 + £25 admin fee for 1 year based upon frequency, range and area covered

To find out more about Ofcom License and how Apex can help speak to our team today on 0191 228 0466.

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    Section A: Type of Licence (if known)

    Section B: Licensee Details

    1a) Are you an existing Ofcom customer?

    YesNo

    1b) If yes, what is your customer reference? (can be found at the top-right of your licence document)

    2a) Type of business

    2b) I) Company Registration Number (if applicable)

    II) Number of partnership members (if applicable)

    III) Charity Registration Number (if applicable)

    3a) Licensee Name and Address (This is usually the head office address of licensee but can be an alternative address if you wish)

    Organisation Name

    Trading Name (if applicable)

    Address Line 1

    Address Line 2

    Town/City

    Country

    Postcode

    Telephone Number

    Email Address

    3b) Licensee Name and Address (This is usually the person who will be using/applying for the licence, person in charge of radio system or person responsible onsite where radios are used) (If address is same as above please leave blank)

    Forename

    Surname (if applicable)

    Address Line 1

    Address Line 2

    Town/City

    Country

    Postcode

    Telephone Number

    Email Address

    3c) Licensee Name and Address (This is usually the person that will be responsible for paying licence renewals etc. Apex will pay for the initial application on your behalf. Quite often this is the same as licence contact. Apex can also handle renewals on your behalf -see section c) (If address is same as above please leave blank)

    Forename

    Surname (if applicable)

    Address Line 1

    Address Line 2

    Town/City

    Country

    Postcode

    Telephone No.

    Fax No.

    Email Address

    4) Declaration

    By placing an 'X' in the box to the right I confirm that:

    a) The information given in this application form is accurate and correct to the best of my knowledge.
    b) The licensee consents to receive notice of variations or changes of the product Terms and Conditions and other communications regarding their licence by email.
    c) I understand and agree that the information provided in this form will be used by Ofcom for the purpose of issuing, amending, validating and/or surrendering a Business Radio licence and, if applicable, published on the Wireless Telegraphy Act Register.
    d) This information may also be provided by Ofcom to law enforcement agencies (such as the police and other third parties) for crime and taxation purposes and the discharging of functions relating to regulatory activities.

    Declaration

    Declaration

    Name of person completing form

    Company