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.
Broadcasters must make sure that their services are available to people with disabilities.
Strict advertising rules apply to the UK's commercially-funded public service broadcasters. Here you'll find our information about these rules.
Commonly known as AM/FM radio, Ofcom licenses analogue radio services like community radio and some commercial radio stations.
As the BBC's regulator, our job is to make sure the corporation delivers for audiences. We also regulate the BBC's editorial standards and complaints, and work to protect fair and effective competition.
We set the rules by which radio and television programmes in the UK must abide. Our Broadcasting Code sets out these rules, and we publish our decisions on complaints about programmes in a fortnightly bulletin.
Community radio stations provide a new voice for hundreds of local communities across the UK.
Technical information about the transmitters that radio and TV services use to reach all parts of the UK.
Ofcom licenses a variety of digital radio services, from national DAB multiplexes to small-scale, specialist stations.
Ofcom licenses all UK commercial television services. Here you'll find information for licensees, application forms and other updates on our work.
TV and radio programmes should reflect the experiences of everyone in society, regardless of background. To help achieve this, we work with the broadcasting industry to promote equity, diversity and inclusion.
Public service broadcasting (PSB) has a long and proud tradition in the UK, delivering impartial and trusted news, UK-originated programmes and distinctive content. We monitor how well the UK's public service broadcasters are performing.
We grant licences for restricted radio services that are used to broadcast at events, or within a particular establishment. Examples include sports commentaries, hospitals or religious observances like Ramadan.
Ofcom regulates programming on the UK's 'video on demand' services, or on-demand programme services (ODPS). These include TV catch-up, online film services and libraries of archive content.
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
Other than in exceptional circumstances, Ofcom can only consider your complaint if you’ve already complained to the BBC first.
Have you ever tuned in to your favourite radio programme only for it to be drowned out by another station?
Information about how we regulate Channel 5 in the UK, including our latest reports and reviews.
Information about how we regulate Channel 4 in the UK, including our latest reports and reviews.
Information about how we regulate Channel 3 in the UK, including our latest reports and reviews.
