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In the UK, Ofcom is responsible for, among other things, authorising and moderating use of radio spectrum. This is done through the granting of licences under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 or by making regulations exempting the use of particular equipment from the need to obtain such a licence. As part of their responsibilities regulating radio spectrum, Ofcom is also responsible for regulating mobile devices and their use of wireless frequencies, which although always improving in quality, still offer significant areas for improvement.

In 2018, Ofcom issued a decision allowing people to install and use certain mobile repeaters (a device used to amplify a mobile signal) to increase mobile service indoors and within motor vehicles without the need for a licence. This was achieved through the implementation of the Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Repeater) (Exemption) Regulations 2018.

Since then, Ofcom have continued to review the progress and successes of this decision and in November 2021 launched a consultation on their decision to extend the permitted range of mobile phone repeater devices that can be installed without a licence. After receiving positive feedback, Ofcom’s decision to extend the range was finalised and in March 2022 an order to implement their policies through the creation of the Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Repeater) (Exemption) Regulations 2022 (the “Regulations”) was made.

Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Repeater) (Exemption) Regulations 2022

Set to come into force on 16 June 2022, the Regulations have two primary objectives:

The Regulation is set out as follows:

In implementing the Regulations, Ofcom hopes to continue to support the development and provision of a greater array of mobile repeater devices and continue to assist consumers increase the availability of mobile service indoors and within motor vehicles.

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