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A guide to the regulation of video-sharing platforms
We have today published a guide to the new regulations for video-sharing platforms (VSPs) that are based in the UK.
Small Screen: Big Debate virtual conference – videos now available
Videos of the sessions from Ofcom’s Small Screen: Big Debate virtual conference, are now available to view on-demand.
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A guide to the regulation of video-sharing platforms
- News article
21 October 2020
We have today published a guide to the new regulations for video-sharing platforms (VSPs) that are based in the UK.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/a-guide-to-the-regulation-of-video-sharing-platforms
Small Screen: Big Debate virtual conference – videos now available
- News article
12 October 2020
Videos of the sessions from Ofcom’s Small Screen: Big Debate virtual conference, are now available to view on-demand.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/small-screen-big-debate-2020-videos
Fall in scam calls following Ofcom action
- News article
08 October 2020
Scam calls using a particular set of phone numbers have reduced dramatically, after Ofcom introduced new rules a year ago.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/fall-in-scam-calls-following-ofcom-action
UK talks for longer during lockdown
- News article
08 October 2020
Time spent on mobile calls surged dramatically this year, as people turned to their phones to keep in touch with loved ones and work from home.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/uk-talks-for-longer-during-lockdown
Small Screen: Big Debate 2020
- News article
05 October 2020
Today we begin our Small Screen: Big Debate virtual conference, discussing the role of public service broadcasting (PSB) in a changing media landscape.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/small-screen-big-debate-2020
Small Screen: Big Debate – competition winners announced
- News article
01 October 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
New spectrum licences set to spur UK innovation
- News article
01 October 2020
People in the UK can look forward to new wireless technologies in the future thanks to changes made today by Ofcom.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/spectrum-licences-spur-uk-innovation
How an old TV was responsible for villagers’ broadband woes
- News article
22 September 2020
The mystery of a rural village’s faltering broadband has been solved, thanks to engineers who tracked the problem to an unlikely source – one resident’s old TV set.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/old-tv-responsible-for-broadband-woes
Essex radar tower granted listed status
- News article
21 September 2020
The Chain Home radar tower in Essex has been granted listed status by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/essex-radar-tower-granted-listed-status
Ofcom director recognised with ‘5G champion’ award
- News article
16 September 2020
Philip Marnick, Ofcom’s spectrum group director, has been recognised for his contributions to developments in 5G technology with an award given as part of 5G Week.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/5g-champion-award
Latest telecoms and pay-TV complaints revealed
- News article
04 September 2020
Ofcom has today published the latest league tables on the complaints we’ve received about the UK’s major home phone, broadband, mobile and pay-TV firms.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/telecoms-and-pay-tv-complaints
Diversity: Ofcom prioritises actions over words
- News article
03 September 2020
Vikki Cook, Ofcom’s director, content and media policy, outlines what we are doing to improve minority ethnic representation in television.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/actions-over-words
Best and worst phone and broadband customer service revealed
- News article
21 August 2020
Research published by Ofcom today highlights which phone and broadband companies are providing their customers with the best service.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/customer-service-revealed
The biggest Ofcom project you’ve probably never heard of
- News article
20 August 2020
This week Ofcom finished work on one of the biggest projects we’ve ever been involved with: the 700 MHz clearance programme.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/completion-of-the-700-mhz-clearance-programme
How Ofcom dealt with mobile phone interference during lockdown
- News article
19 August 2020
During lockdown most of us have spent more time than ever working and learning from home. This means we’ve never been more reliant on the telecoms services that help to keep us connected.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/dealing-with-mobile-interference-during-lockdown
Fewer people getting news from social media
- News article
13 August 2020
Fewer people say they are getting their news from social media than a year ago, according to Ofcom’s annual news consumption report.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/news-from-social-media
Ofcom appoints two new members to the Advisory Committee for Scotland
- News article
10 August 2020
Ofcom has appointed two new members to its Advisory Committee for Scotland (ACS) members.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/new-members-to-the-acs
How Ofcom has enabled innovation through spectrum sharing
- News article
06 August 2020
Last year we published our decision to support local connectivity requirements by opening up airwaves (spectrum) previously only available for certain services for shared use.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/innovation-through-spectrum-sharing
Lockdown leads to surge in TV screen time and streaming
- News article
05 August 2020
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.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/lockdown-leads-to-surge-in-tv-screen-time-and-streaming
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