Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day.
As people communicate seamlessly online and offline, we now need to invest our efforts into making digital communications work for everyone
Ofcom wants to understand how adults and children in the UK use media.
Under the Online Safety Act, Ofcom's job is to make online services safer for the people who use them. We make sure companies have effective systems in place to protect users from harm.
Ofcom is committed to a thriving telecoms sector, where companies can compete fairly and customers benefit from a broad range of services.
Ofcom's job is to make sure there is a universal postal service.
You can't see or feel radio spectrum, but we use it every day. Our job is to authorise and manage the use of spectrum in the UK.
We make sure that broadcasters provide quality TV, radio and on-demand programmes that appeal to diverse audiences. We also have rules in place to protect viewers and listeners from harm.
How to make the most of communications services as a small business.
How to make the most of the services you use, and deal with problems.
Proposals we are consulting on and decisions we've made.
How we make sure companies follow our rules, to protect customers and promote competition.
Rules, guidance and other information for the industries we regulate.
If you're looking to use certain radio equipment, or broadcast on TV or radio, you'll need a licence from Ofcom.
Our latest news, features, views and information about our work.
Evidence we gather to inform our work as a regulator.
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We want the UK’s communications systems to be accessible to everyone. This means we always look at accessibility in the areas we regulate. We also focus on these principles in our own organisation.
Ofcom’s annual report sets out how we have performed against our objectives, and the impact of our work. Meanwhile, our plan of work sets out how we plan to make communications work for everyone over the coming year.
Information about Ofcom’s corporate policies and guidelines.
At Ofcom, we are determined to promote diversity and equality inside our organisation and in the sectors we regulate.
Ofcom is a public body, so you can request information from us under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
The sectors we regulate are global in nature, so international engagement is an important part of making communications work for everyone. Here you’ll find information about our international activities.
Ofcom uses research and data to make decisions, and to shape policy across all the sectors we regulate.
Information about the Ofcom website.
How Ofcom is run, including information about our Board and other committees that provide strategic direction for our organisation.
Information about Ofcom: who we are, what we do and why it matters.
