Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2025
Published on 29th May 2025
Statement published confirming amendments to the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations
On 16 May 2025, Ofcom published a statement confirming the amendments to be made to the Wireless Telegraphy (Spectrum Trading) Regulations 2012 and the Wireless Telegraphy (Register) Regulations 2012. These changes are being implemented through the Wireless Telegraphy (Spectrum Trading and Register) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.
The key changes introduced by these regulations are:
- Enabling the full transfer of rights and obligations (outright and concurrent) under "Shared Access" licences (covering the 2.3 GHz, 26 GHz, and 40 GHz bands) and enabling Ofcom to include relevant information on these licences and transfers in its Wireless Telegraphy Act Register (WTR) and Transfer Notification Register (TNR).
- Authorising the transfer of rights and obligations for Point-to-Point Fixed Links licences in the 7900-8400 MHz band and permitting Ofcom to include related information in its WTR and TNR.
- Removing the 64-66 GHz band for Self-Coordinated Links from the Trading and Register Regulations, as licences for equipment operating in this band are no longer available.
The regulations shall enter into force on 2 June 2025.
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