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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Published: 19 July 2019
Protecting children from harmful or inappropriate material on TV and radio is one of Ofcom’s most important duties and we take it very seriously.
Published: 2 April 2017
Links regarding 'How Ofcom deals with complaints about programmes on video-on-demand services'
Other than in exceptional circumstances, Ofcom can only consider your complaint if you’ve already complained to the BBC first.
Published: 23 September 2016
There are strict rules about what can be shown on TV before the 9pm watershed. But what exactly is the watershed and how does it work?
Published: 23 May 2016
Information on why programmes on certain television channels are delivered by the internet and what you need to bear in mind when you watch these channels.
Published: 13 May 2015
If your TV reception is unreliable and you think you need to replace your aerial, we would advise most consumers to buy a wideband aerial.
Published: 25 March 2014
What happens when you make a complaint about something you've seen or heard? Find out more about how Ofcom handles TV and radio complaints
Published: 13 February 2014
Have you ever tuned in to your favourite radio programme only for it to be drowned out by another station?
Published: 16 July 2013
Additional high definition (HD) television services are expected to launch on Freeview before the end of 2013.
Published: 24 May 2011
How transmitters transformed and towered over the UK
Published: 20 June 2010
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