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Emerging technologies shaping the future of communications
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.
Support to keep children connected for home learning during lockdown
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.
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Advice for consumers: coronavirus scam calls and texts
- News article
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
Emerging technologies shaping the future of communications
- News article
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
Support to keep children connected for home learning during lockdown
- News article
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
Ofcom helps to spread a little Christmas cheer
- News article
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
New protections for people taking part in TV and radio shows
- News article
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
4.7 million UK homes have struggled to afford their telecoms bills this year
- News article
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
Gigabit broadband reaches one in four homes
- News article
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
Ofcom to regulate harmful content online
- News article
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
Maggie Carver appointed Ofcom interim Chair from January
- News article
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
Broadband customers can now get personalised speed estimates
- News article
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
Ofcom proposes plan of work for 2021/22
- News article
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
BT fined for breaking Ofcom rules in Northern Ireland tender
- News article
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
Traditional UK broadcasting at risk without radical shakeup, Ofcom warns
- News article
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
New Ofcom proposals to spur wireless innovation in the UK
- News article
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
Delivering postal users’ needs in a digital age
- News article
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
Broadcasters must look beyond London and reach the whole UK
- News article
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
Ofcom appoints six new Content Board members
- News article
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
Further support for phone and broadband customers during the pandemic
- News article
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
Small Screen: Big Debate – competition winners announced
- News article
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
Mobile firms to be banned from selling ‘locked’ handsets
- News article
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