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: 5 December 2024
Last updated: 16 December 2024
This document sets out our updated areas of focus under our Digital Markets Strategy. It sets out how we will continue to support competition and the best outcomes for customers and businesses when considering the impact of digital markets on communications and media sectors in the UK.
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.
Published: 15 September 2023
Last updated: 9 September 2024
Security guidance and contact information for communications providers and operators of essential services.
Published: 25 October 2023
In September 2022 we published our approach to digital markets in the communications sector, where we announced a programme of work to examine how digital markets are working for UK consumers and businesses.
Published: 22 September 2022
Last updated: 16 March 2023
How we plan to regulate internet-based communications markets so they work for everyone.
Published: 13 April 2010
The Digital Economy Act (the Act) has created new responsibilities for Ofcom to adopt measures aimed at significantly reducing levels of unlawful file sharing via peer-to-peer online networks.
Published: 13 February 2023
An overview of some of the work we do in network security for communications providers and operators of essential services
Information about our work to enable strong and secure networks for people across the UK.
Published: 14 July 2022
How Ofcom and the CMA will work together to carry out their safety and competition duties in ways that create the greatest possible benefit for UK consumers and citizens.
