Ofcom has today published a report that takes a look at some of the emerging technologies that could shape the way we live, communicate and entertain ourselves in the future.
With millions of children across the UK now learning from home, Ofcom has published a guide to the support available to make sure families can get online and children can continue their education.
26 January 2021
We have received reports of scam calls and texts relating to the coronavirus, or Covid-19.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/coronavirus-scam-calls-and-texts
14 January 2021
Ofcom has today published a report that takes a look at some of the emerging technologies that could shape the way we live, communicate and entertain ourselves in the future.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/emerging-technologies-shaping-future-of-communications
06 January 2021
With millions of children across the UK now learning from home, Ofcom has published a guide to the support available to make sure families can get online and children can continue their education.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/children-connected-home-learning-lockdown
22 December 2020
At a time when we all need a bit of festive fun, Ofcom has been helping to bring about a new spin on traditional entertainment to keep the country smiling through a Christmas season like no other.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/ofcom-helps-to-spread-a-little-christmas-cheer
18 December 2020
People taking part in TV and radio programmes must be properly looked after by broadcasters, under new rules introduced by Ofcom.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/new-protections-for-people-taking-part-in-tv-and-radio-shows
18 December 2020
New Ofcom research reveals the challenges and tough choices many telecoms customers are facing this year, with more action needed from providers to support customers in financial difficulty.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/4.7-million-uk-homes-have-struggled-to-afford-their-telecoms-bills-this-year
17 December 2020
Eight million UK homes can now access gigabit-speed broadband – fast, reliable connections that are fit for the future.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/gigabit-broadband-reaches-one-in-four-homes
15 December 2020
The Government has decided to appoint Ofcom as the regulator for online harms in the UK.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/ofcom-to-regulate-harmful-content-online
15 December 2020
The Government has appointed Maggie Carver as Ofcom’s interim Chair from 1 January 2021, following the departure of our current Chairman Lord Burns at the end of this year.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/maggie-carver-appointed-ofcom-interim-chair
14 December 2020
People shopping around for a better broadband deal will get personalised speed estimates from providers before they take out a new contract, under strengthened Ofcom protections that are now in place.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/personalised-speed-estimates
11 December 2020
Ofcom has today published its proposed 2021/22 Plan of Work, outlining our priorities for the next financial year.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/plan-of-work-202122
11 December 2020
Ofcom has today fined BT £6.3m after its network division failed to give a rival company the same information as BT’s own bid team during the tender for a public sector telecoms contract in Northern Ireland in 2017/18.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/bt-fined-for-breaking-rules-in-northern-ireland-tender
08 December 2020
Traditional UK broadcasting designed to serve the public is unlikely to survive in the online world, unless broadcasting laws and regulation are overhauled, and broadcasters speed up transformation for the digital age.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/traditional-uk-broadcasting-at-risk
04 December 2020
Ofcom is proposing to make it easier for companies and individuals to innovate and launch new wireless services, by changing how they’re allowed to access the radio spectrum.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/new-proposals-to-spur-uk-wireless-innovation
26 November 2020
Ofcom is calling on Royal Mail to modernise its network and become more efficient, so it can sustain the universal service and keep up with the changing needs of postal users.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/delivering-postal-users-needs-in-a-digital-age
25 November 2020
Ofcom is calling on the whole TV and radio industry to broaden the geographic and social make-up of its workforce.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/broadcasters-must-look-beyond-london
24 November 2020
Ofcom has appointed six new members to its Content Board.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/six-new-content-board-members
19 November 2020
If you’re struggling to pay your phone or broadband bill during the pandemic, you should 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-during-pandemic
06 November 2020
We’re delighted to announce the winners of the Ofcom and Financial Times Small Screen: Big Debate competition.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/ssbd-competition-winners
27 October 2020
Mobile phone companies will be banned from selling ‘locked’ handsets, under a range of new rules from Ofcom that will make switching even simpler.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/mobile-firms-banned-from-selling-locked-handsets