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UK broadband speeds on the rise
Broadband speeds in UK homes have continued to improve, with both download and upload speeds on the rise, according to the latest Ofcom research
Ofcom to gain new online safety powers as Government bill published today
The Government will today publish its draft Online Safety Bill, granting Ofcom new responsibilities to protect people when they are online.
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Ofcom to gain new online safety powers as Government bill to be published today
- News article
12 May 2021
The Government will today publish its draft Online Safety Bill, granting Ofcom new responsibilities to protect people when they are online.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/new-online-safety-powers-government-bill-published
Why do some broadband providers charge for an email address?
- News article
07 May 2021
Some broadband customers who switch provider need to pay if they want to continue using the email address their old provider gave them.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/why-broadband-providers-charge-for-email
Telecoms firms should go further on customer service
- News article
07 May 2021
Telecoms firms need to go further in tackling customer service problems, despite the support they offered during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Ofcom has found.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/telecoms-firms-should-go-further-on-customer-service
Give us your view on British Sign Language on TV channels and on-demand services
- News article
06 May 2021
We’re inviting people who use British Sign language (BSL) to tell us what they think about the use of BSL on TV and video-on-demand services.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/your-view-bsl-on-tv-and-on-demand
Ofcom announces latest small-scale DAB multiplex awards
- News article
05 May 2021
Ofcom has today awarded small-scale DAB radio multiplex licences for five more areas in England, Scotland and Wales.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/latest-small-scale-dab-multiplex-awards
Why does Ofcom keep an eye on weather in space?
- News article
04 May 2021
There is a possibility that the Sun's changing activity might disrupt the wireless communications, electricity grids and GPS we all use every day.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/why-does-ofcom-keep-an-eye-on-weather-in-space
Ofcom named a Times Top 50 employer for women
- News article
29 April 2021
We’re pleased to announce that Ofcom has again been recognised as a Times Top 50 employer for women.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/times-top-50-employer-for-women
Digital divide narrowed by the pandemic, but around 1.5m homes remain offline
- News article
28 April 2021
The UK’s digital divide narrowed during the coronavirus pandemic, as people have gone online to escape the lockdown, Ofcom research suggests.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/digital-divide-narrowed-but-around-1.5m-homes-offline
Ofcom spectrum auction: final results announced
- News article
27 April 2021
Ofcom has today announced the final results of the auction for spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz bands, following completion of the remaining stages.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/final-spectrum-auction-results
Malware alert: beware of fake delivery company text messages
- Consumer advice
- News article
23 April 2021
A text-message scam that infects Android mobile phones with malicious software (malware) is targeting people in the UK.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/flubot-scam-fake-delivery-company-text-messages
Coronavirus scam calls and texts
- News article
16 April 2021
We have received reports of scam calls and texts relating to the coronavirus, or Covid-19.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/problems/tackling-nuisance-calls-and-messages/coronavirus-scam-calls-and-texts
Ofcom awards second wave of small-scale DAB multiplex licences
- News article
31 March 2021
Ofcom has today awarded small-scale DAB radio multiplex licences for four more areas in England and Scotland.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/second-wave-ssdab-multiplex-licences
Do you take your phone to the loo? Ofcom’s ‘alternative census’ results revealed
- News article
30 March 2021
Ofcom’s ‘alternative census’ results revealed
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/ofcoms-alternative-census-results-revealed
Ofcom to build tech hub in Manchester ahead of online safety role
- News article
26 March 2021
Ofcom today announced plans to open a major new digital and technology hub in Manchester, with the creation of up to 150 new jobs by 2025.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/tech-hub-in-manchester
Ofcom publishes plan of work for 2021/2022
- News article
26 March 2021
Ofcom has today published its Plan of Work for 2021/22, outlining our priorities for the next twelve months.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/plan-of-work-for-20212022
Protecting prices for BT’s landline-only customers
- News article
25 March 2021
BT’s landline-only customers will continue to have their prices protected for the next five years, after Ofcom accepted BT’s commitment to continue price caps on its line rental and call charges.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/protecting-prices-for-landline-only-customers
One in three video-sharing users find hate speech
- News article
24 March 2021
A third of people who use online video-sharing services have come across hateful content in the past three months, according to new Ofcom research.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/one-in-three-video-sharing-users-find-hate-speech
Ofcom and the ICO publish plan for tackling nuisance calls
- News article
23 March 2021
Ofcom and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have today outlined a joint plan for tackling nuisance and scam calls for 2021/2022.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/tackling-nuisance-calls
Ramping up the rollout of full-fibre broadband
- News article
18 March 2021
Millions of homes across the UK are set be upgraded to faster, more reliable broadband, under new regulations announced today by Ofcom that will help shape the UK’s full-fibre future.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/rollout-full-fibre-broadband
Ofcom spectrum auction: principal stage results
- News article
17 March 2021
Ofcom has announced the outcome of the principal stage of its auction to release more airwaves to improve mobile services and support 5G.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/spectrum-auction-principal-stage-results