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: 17 October 2024
Last updated: 15 November 2024
The Online Safety Act makes companies that operate a wide range of online services legally responsible for keeping people, especially children, safe online. If you provide an online service, there are actions you must take when duties come into force. This page explains the important milestones.
Published: 15 February 2024
Last updated: 12 November 2024
Consultation documents and final directions relating to the application and revocation of the Electronic Communications Code.
This register lists companies that have been granted powers under the Electronic Communications Code.
Published: 5 May 2021
Last updated: 8 November 2024
The 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz frequency bands are being awarded by auction. The frequency bands are likely to be used by mobile network operators to deliver a range of services, including 5G mobile.
Published: 22 February 2022
Last updated: 7 November 2024
Radio Operations Coverage; Ofcom licenses all UK commercial television and radio services. Our Broadcasting Code also sets out the rules which television and radio broadcasters must follow.
Published: 20 February 2024
Last updated: 6 November 2024
Information about mobile network operators' obligations to provide good quality data and voice coverage across the UK.
Published: 25 May 2010
Last updated: 5 November 2024
The Community Radio Fund helps to fund the core costs of running Ofcom-licensed community radio stations.
Published: 26 April 2018
Last updated: 31 October 2024
Guidelines for the provision of Calling Line Identification Facilities and other related services over Electronic Communications Networks Version 2
Published: 11 January 2024
Last updated: 30 October 2024
A list of video-sharing platform (VSP) services that have notified to Ofcom.
Published: 14 March 2024
Last updated: 24 October 2024
Ofcom has joined forces with international regulators to enhance global efforts to make the online world a safer place.
How Ofcom plans to issue information notices to relevant providers for the purpose of categorisation.
The Secretary of State of Culture, Media and Sport has made commencement regulations which bring Part 5 of the Media Act 2024 into force, as well as a section of Part 1 to allow for our preparatory work on PSB reform.
Published: 26 October 2023
Last updated: 17 October 2024
Our plans for putting online safety laws into practice, and what we expect from tech firms.
Published: 27 February 2024
The Online Safety Act makes businesses responsible for keeping people, especially children, safe online. Here’s what you need to know and do now.
The Online Safety Act (OSA) makes businesses, and anyone else who operates a wide range of online services, legally responsible for keeping people (especially children) in the UK safe online.
Published: 28 April 2010
Last updated: 11 October 2024
This section provides information about UK telephone numbers, and allows communications providers to apply for telephone numbers from the National Numbering Plan.
Published: 20 March 2024
Last updated: 8 October 2024
Information about how we regulate Channel 4 in the UK, including our latest reports and reviews.
Published: 12 October 2021
Details of the current technical parameters for the UK’s digital terrestrial television (DTT) transmitter network.
Published: 19 July 2023
Last updated: 1 October 2024
A guide to some of Ofcom’s most important telecoms regulations, guidance and voluntary schemes – ones that every phone or broadband provider should know about.
Published: 15 December 2022
Links to statements on changes to General Conditions of Entitlement.
Published: 16 August 2023
The General Conditions of Entitlement are the regulatory conditions that all providers of electronic communications networks and services must comply with if they want to provide services in the UK.
Published: 21 July 2023
Last updated: 26 September 2024
Details of the technical parameters of all analogue VHF, MF, and DAB transmitters (including services on multiplexes) currently on-air.
Published: 23 November 2023
Last updated: 24 September 2024
Ofcom and the UK's major telecoms providers have committed to promoting the role of women in technology roles.
Last updated: 16 September 2024
What the repeal of video-sharing platform rules means for providers.
Published: 1 March 2024
Last updated: 12 September 2024
Information on the renewal of the Channel 3 and Channel 5 licences, in time for the start of the next licence period in 2025.
We have decided to renew the Channel 3 and Channel 5 licences for a further ten years.
Published: 27 June 2023
Last updated: 11 September 2024
The Openreach Monitoring Unit assesses whether Openreach is meeting our expectations for how it deals with both its customers and its competitors.
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