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Statement - digital radio multiplex information requirements.pdf

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Published: 4 June 2026

This statement sets out the condition we have decided to apply to multiplex operators, requiring them to publish up to date ‘rate cards’ about the charges to radio stations seeking carriage on the multiplex.

Statement: Digital radio multiplex information requirements

Published: 10 September 2025

Last updated: 4 June 2026

Ofcom is consulting on proposals that multiplex operators must publish up to date ‘rate cards’ about the payments to be made by radio stations seeking carriage on the multiplex.

Call for Inputs: Openreach’s proposed commercial offers

Published: 2 June 2026

On 1 June 2026, Openreach notified several pricing offers.

Statement: STV licence change request

Published: 16 December 2025

Last updated: 1 June 2026

This Statement sets out Ofcom's decisions on STV's request to change its regional programming commitments.

Statement: Decision to make Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption)(Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026

Published: 11 December 2025

Last updated: 29 May 2026

We are consulting on proposals to make new regulations entitled The Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (the “Proposed Regulations”).

Call for input: Sector Spectrum Review - Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE)

Published: 21 January 2026

Last updated: 28 May 2026

Ofcom is reviewing spectrum use by audio and video PMSE applications to ensure our spectrum management decisions continue to support the sector in delivering benefits to UK citizens and the wider economy. As part of the first stage of our review, we have published a Call for Input (CFI).

Consultation: Proposal to apply Code powers to Clear Mobitel Ltd

Published: 28 May 2026

We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Clear Mobitel Ltd.

Cynnig i gymhwyso pwerau'r Cod i Clear Mobitel Ltd

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Published: 28 May 2026

Rydym yn gwahodd sylwadau ar ein cynnig erbyn 29 Mehefin 2026. Byddwn yn ystyried unrhyw ymatebion i'r ymgynghoriad hwn cyn dod i benderfyniad terfynol ynghylch a ddylid rhoi pwerau'r Cod i Clear Mobitel Ltd.

Consultation - Proposal to apply Code powers to Clear Mobitel Ltd

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Published: 28 May 2026

We invite comments on our proposal by 29 June 2026. We will consider any responses to this consultation before reaching a final decision on whether to grant Code powers to Clear Mobitel Ltd.

Consultation: Expanding access to the 6 GHz band - Our approach to future mobile use in high density areas and incumbent users

Published: 13 April 2026

Last updated: 27 May 2026

The focus of this consultation is to set out our proposed high density areas and our proposals to ensure that mobile operators will be able to deploy in those areas without significant constraint from incumbent users.

Final Direction Boom Telecom Networks Ltd

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Published: 19 May 2026

This is the statement for Boom Telecom Networks Ltd.

Statement: Proposal to apply Code powers to Boom Telecom Networks Limited

Published: 12 February 2026

Last updated: 19 May 2026

We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Boom Telecom Networks Limited.

Statement: Protecting people from illegal harms online

Published: 16 December 2024

Last updated: 18 May 2026

Our illegal harms policy statement includes our full guidance, Codes of Practice and other documents relating to online services' duties under the Online Safety Act.

Statement: Proposal to apply code powers to London Fibre Group Limited

Published: 11 March 2026

Last updated: 15 May 2026

This document sets out Ofcom’s proposal to apply the Electronic Communications Code (“the Code”) to London Fibre Group Limited.

Ymgynghoriad: Cod Hygyrchedd Haen 1

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Published: 14 May 2026

Gweithredu Deddf y Cyfryngau: Rheoleiddio fideo-ar-alw

Final direction for Village Networks Limited

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Published: 14 May 2026

This is the statement for Village Networks Limited.

Consultation: Tier 1 Accessibility Code

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Published: 14 May 2026

Implementing the Media Act: Video-on-demand regulation

Statement: Proposal to apply Code powers to Village Networks Limited

Published: 23 February 2026

Last updated: 14 May 2026

We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Village Networks Limited.

Consultation: Tier 1 Standards Code

Published: 14 May 2026

Part 4 of the Media Act 2024 amends the regulation for on-demand programme services (“ODPS”) under Part 4A of the Communications Act 2003 by creating a new regime for services called “Tier 1 Services”.

Consultation: Tier 1 Accessibility Code

Published: 14 May 2026

This consultation explains how we have developed the Tier 1 Accessibility Code and invites views on our proposed approach.

Explanatory statement Modification of SMP Conditions set in the TAR 2026-31

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Published: 13 May 2026

Explanatory statement Modification of SMP Conditions set in the TAR 2026-31

Statement: Promoting competition and investment in fibre networks - Telecoms Access Review 2026-31

Published: 17 March 2026

Last updated: 13 May 2026

This statement sets out Ofcom’s decisions for our regulation of the fixed telecoms markets that underpin broadband, mobile and business connections, for the period from April 2026 to March 2031.

Consultation Changes to our General Statement of Policy under section 105Y of the Communications Act 2003

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Published: 12 May 2026

The Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (the “Security Act”) introduced into the Communications Act 2003 (the “2003 Act”) a revised framework for protecting the security and resilience of public electronic communications networks and services in the UK, which imposes a series of duties on providers of those public electronic communications networks and services.

Consultation: Proposals to update our General Statement of Policy under section 105Y of the Communications Act 2003

Published: 12 May 2026

Ofcom has a duty to provide guidance for communications providers about how we will exercise our functions to seek to ensure they comply with their duties under the security framework brought in by the Telecommunications Security Act. We are consulting on proposals to make updates to our guidance and are seeking input from the sector on the implications of these changes.

Consultation: Online Safety - Additional Safety Measures

Published: 30 June 2025

Last updated: 12 May 2026

This consultation sets out Ofcom’s latest proposals to strengthen our Codes of Practice for providers of online services, as part of our role under the Online Safety Act 2023.

Statement: updates to Ofcom’s Guidance for assessing changes to BBC’s public service activities

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Published: 11 May 2026

The BBC Charter and Framework Agreement (the ‘Agreement’) sets out the roles of the BBC and Ofcom in assessing the impact of the BBC’s proposed changes to its public services.

Statement: Updates to Ofcom’s Guidance for assessing changes to BBC’s public service activities

Published: 20 January 2026

Last updated: 11 May 2026

We are consulting on the updates we need to make to our guidance in light of changes to the Agreement.