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Lockdown leads to surge in TV screen time and streaming
A surge in screen time during lockdown saw people in the UK spend 40% of their day watching TV and online video services, according to our latest study of the nation’s media habits.
Ofcom named a top 50 employer for women
We’re delighted to announce that Ofcom has been recognised as one of Business in the Community’s Times Top 50 Employers for Women for 2020.
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Ofcom named a top 50 employer for women
- News article
30 July 2020
We’re delighted to announce that Ofcom has been recognised as one of Business in the Community’s Times Top 50 Employers for Women for 2020.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/ofcom-named-top-50-employer-for-women
Broadband customers to save millions following Ofcom review
- News article
28 July 2020
Broadband customers who are out of contract are set to benefit from a package of pricing changes and commitments from their providers, following a review by Ofcom.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/broadband-customers-to-save-millions
Wifi set for boost after more spectrum freed up for wireless services
- News article
24 July 2020
Homes across the UK could soon experience faster and more reliable wifi due to changes made today by Ofcom.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/wifi-boost-after-more-spectrum-freed-for-wireless-services
Call for inputs on the technologies of tomorrow
- News article
23 July 2020
We want to hear your views on the emerging technologies that could shape how the communications industry looks in the future.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/call-for-evidence-on-the-technologies-of-tomorrow
Tell us about your experience of Ofcom.org.uk
- News article
17 July 2020
We want to know about your experience of using our website. Your feedback will help us to make it better.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/tell-us-about-your-experience-of-ofcom.org.uk
Lockdown signals a boost for amateur radio
- News article
17 July 2020
The Radio Society for Great Britain announced that the 1,000th online amateur radio exam was completed, signalling its growth in popularity during lockdown.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/lockdown-boost-for-amateur-radio
Royal Mail fined £1.5m for missing 2018/19 delivery target
- News article
10 July 2020
Ofcom has today fined Royal Mail £1.5m for failing to meet its first-class delivery target in 2018/19.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/royal-mail-fined-for-missing-delivery-target
Support for customers struggling to pay their phone or broadband bill during the pandemic
- News article
02 July 2020
If you’re struggling to pay your phone or broadband bill during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important that you speak to your provider as soon as possible to see how they can help.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/support-for-customers-struggling-to-pay-their-bills-during-pandemic
Text to switch – a year of making it easier to change mobile provider
- News article
01 July 2020
It’s been a year since the introduction of text to switch, a change that has made it quicker and easier to change your mobile network.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/a-year-of-text-to-switch
UK’s internet use surges to record levels
- News article
24 June 2020
Adults in the UK are now spending more than a quarter of their waking day online, with services such as TikTok and Zoom seeing unprecedented growth, according to our latest study into the nation’s online lives.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/uk-internet-use-surges
Ofcom helps hospitals with drone deliveries
- News article
23 June 2020
Ofcom colleagues recently helped for drones to deliver urgent medical supplies between two UK hospitals, overcoming major challenges during the coronavirus pandemic.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/hospitals-drone-deliveries
Getting post and parcels during the coronavirus
- News article
15 June 2020
During the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, more people are working and learning from home, and businesses are needing to change the way they operate.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/getting-post-and-parcels-during-coronavirus
100 years of radio since Marconi’s big breakthrough
- News article
15 June 2020
On this day in 1920, the first wireless radio broadcast in the UK took place, conducted by Guglielmo Marconi.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/100-years-of-radio
Advice for consumers: NHS ‘test and trace’ scams
- News article
10 June 2020
There have been suggestions that scammers could use the NHS test and trace service as a method of obtaining personal or financial information from victims.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/nhs-test-and-trace-scams
New Board appointment for Channel 4
- News article
29 May 2020
Ofcom has today announced the appointment of a new non-executive director to the Board of Channel 4.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/channel4-board-appointment
Licensing drive-in movies and church services
- News article
27 May 2020
Organisers of drive-in movies and church service events will be able to apply for temporary radio licences by Ofcom, to allow film lovers and congregations to come together while still observing social distancing rules.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/licensing-drive-in-services
Ofcom works fast to keep hospitals connected
- News article
21 May 2020
Ofcom’s Spectrum licensing and technical assignment teams recently worked at lightning speed to turn around a radio licence request for two UK hospitals as they fought to treat patients suffering from the coronavirus (Covid-19).
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/keep-hospitals-connected
News and sermon about Covid-19 on Loveworld breaks broadcasting rules
- News article
18 May 2020
Ofcom has today imposed a sanction on Loveworld Limited, which broadcasts the religious television channel Loveworld, after a news programme and a live sermon included potentially harmful claims about Covid-19.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/loveworld-breaks-broadcasting-rules-covid-19
Broadband networks stand firm during pandemic
- News article
13 May 2020
Average UK broadband speeds largely held up during the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown despite rising demand from home working, online lessons and TV streaming.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/broadband-networks-stand-firm-during-pandemic
Ofcom research shows children trust their parents on coronavirus information
- News article
12 May 2020
We have today published research on how children are receiving and acting on news and information during the coronavirus pandemic.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/children-trust-their-parents-on-coronavirus-information