Frequently Asked Questions

What type of licence can I vary?

You can apply for a variation to any Business Radio licences. Contact details can be changed for any licence type; technical changes can be made to Area Defined or Technically Assigned licences only.

If I use the online licensing system how long will it take to get a licence varied?

Business Radio Simple UK, Simple Site and Suppliers Light licences are issued within 7-10 days from the date that the application is received.*
Business Radio Technically Assigned and Area Defined licences are issued within 14-21 days from the date that the application is received.*
*Times stated exclude the period that an application is on hold for while we wait for payment, or if the licence requires national/international coordination.

Can I pay online?

Yes, for licence fees up to and including £5,000. To make an online payment, please visit our online payment portal.

Spectrum Licensing
PO Box 56373
London
SE1 9SZ

Tel: 0300 123 3333 or 020 7981 3131.

We are open Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Fax: 020 7981 3235

Textphone: 0300 123 2024 or 020 7981 3043

Please note that these numbers only work with special equipment used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

E-mail: spectrum.licensing@ofcom.org.uk