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Ofcom Chief Executive recognised by Which? for consumer focus
- News article
17 May 2017
Ofcom Chief Executive Sharon White has been awarded the Positive Change Award by consumer association Which?, for her work towards ensuring the telecoms industry better serves consumers.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/chief-executive-which-consumer-focus
Service quality of telecoms providers revealed
- News article
12 April 2017
People can find out how well major telecoms providers serve their customers, using an interactive tool launched by Ofcom today.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/service-quality-telecoms-providers
Latest customer complaints figures
- News article
29 March 2017
Ofcom has published data on the volume of consumer complaints it has received against the major providers of telecoms and pay-TV services.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/telecoms-pay-tv-complaints-march-17
Ofcom outlines plans for regulating the BBC’s performance
- News article
29 March 2017
Ofcom publishes detailed proposals on how it will regulate the BBC’s performance under its new Royal Charter, which outlines how it should deliver for audiences.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/bc-regulation
Compensation for landline and broadband customers when things go wrong
- News article
24 March 2017
Landline and broadband customers who suffer slow repairs, or missed deadlines or appointments, would receive money back from their provider, without having to ask.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/automatic-compensation
Plusnet fined £880,000 for billing former customers
- News article
22 March 2017
Plusnet has been fined £880,000 by Ofcom for continuing to bill more than a thousand ex-customers.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/plusnet-fined
Children's online content worksheet
- News article
21 March 2017
Ofcom has put together an informative and fun worksheet to help parents and teachers talk to children about staying safe online.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/safer-internet-day
BT's landline-only customers set for cheaper bills
- Consumer advice
- News article
28 February 2017
More than two million people who buy only a landline telephone service from BT would see their monthly bills cut by at least £5 per month, under new Ofcom plans.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/cheaper-landline-only-bills
EE fined £2.7m for overcharging customers
- News article
18 January 2017
EE is fined £2.7m by Ofcom for overcharging tens of thousands of its customers.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/ee-fine
Rulebook review to protect consumers
- News article
04 January 2017
Ofcom is proposing a number of changes to the rules which apply to all UK communications providers.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/rulebook-review
Latest customer complaints figures
- News article
20 December 2016
Ofcom today published data on the volume of consumer complaints it received against the major providers of telecoms and pay TV services.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/complaints-figures
Digital divide declines, but 1.4 million homes cannot get decent broadband
- News article
16 December 2016
The number of UK properties unable to get a decent broadband connection has fallen by one million over the past year, new research by Ofcom has found.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/connected-nations-2016
63,000 Northern Ireland homes cannot receive decent broadband
- Media release
- News article
16 December 2016
The number of Northern Ireland properties unable to get a decent broadband connection has fallen by more than 40,000 over the past year, new research by Ofcom has found.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2016/digital-divide-declines/northern-ireland
Superfast broadband now reaches 8 in 10 premises in Wales
- Media release
- News article
16 December 2016
The availability of superfast broadband has jumped in Wales, with eight in ten (85%) properties able to get a connection.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2016/digital-divide-declines/superfast-broadband-in-wales
Ofcom plans for a full-fibre future
- News article
06 December 2016
Companies will be able to build ultrafast, ‘full-fibre’ broadband networks more cheaply and easily, using infrastructure owned by BT, under initial plans set out by Ofcom.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/ducts-and-poles
Is your drone legal?
- News article
02 December 2016
If you’re think of buying a drone, particularly if you’re considering buying one from overseas, you need to realise that not all of them may be legal in the UK.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/drones-advice
Landline prices review to protect elderly and vulnerable
- News article
01 December 2016
Ofcom announces review of the retail market for standalone landline telephone services, to ensure that customers receive value for money.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/landline-prices-review
Online overtakes TV as kids’ top pastime
- News article
16 November 2016
Online overtakes TV as kids’ top pastime as children’s internet use hits all-time high.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/childrens-media-use
Ofcom accredits ctrlio
- News article
01 November 2016
Ofcom has today accredited ctrlio for its price comparison service.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/ctrlio-accredited
Vodafone fined £4.6 million for failing customers
- News article
26 October 2016
Ofcom investigation uncovered mis-selling, inaccurate billing and poor complaints handling procedures
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/vodafone-fined-4.6-million