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Further consultation: Protecting participants in TV and radio programmes
We are proposing new rules to require broadcasters to take 'due care' of people participating in television and radio programmes, extending existing protections.
Consultation: Proposed measures to require compliance with international guidelines for limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF)
We are proposing to include a specific condition in Wireless Telegraphy Act licences requiring licensees to comply with the relevant levels from the ICNIRP Guidelines.
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Further consultation: Protecting participants in TV and radio programmes
- Consultation
- Start: 13 March 2020
- Status: Open
- End: 07 July 2020
We are proposing new rules to require broadcasters to take 'due care' of people participating in television and radio programmes, extending existing protections.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-2/protecting-tv-radio-participants
Consultation: Improving spectrum access for wifi – spectrum use in the 5 and 6 GHz bands
- Consultation
- Start: 17 January 2020
- Status: Closed
- End: 20 March 2020
We are proposing to make the lower 6 GHz band available for wifi, to improve the wifi experience for people and businesses.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-2/improving-spectrum-access-for-wi-fi
Statement: Bradford Asian Radio – request to change Key Commitments
- Consultation
- Statement
- Start: 05 November 2019
- Status: Statement published
- End: 09 January 2020
Ofcom is considering the Key Commitments change request submitted by Bradford Asian Radio Limited Company (‘BAR’), which holds a community radio licence for Bradford broadcasting as ‘Bradford Asian Radio’.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-2/bradford-asian-radio-key-commitments-change
Statement: Award of the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz spectrum bands
- Consultation
- Statement
- Start: 18 December 2018
- Status: Statement published
- End: 12 March 2019
In this document, we set out proposals for an award of the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz spectrum to enable the industry to provide services with greater capacity and wider coverage.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/award-700mhz-3.6-3.8ghz-spectrum
Consultation: Notice of Ofcom’s proposal to make regulations for the award of the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz spectrum bands
- Consultation
- Start: 31 January 2019
- Status: Closed
- End: 12 March 2019
This document provides notice of, and invites stakeholders’ views on, Ofcom’s proposals to make regulations for the award by auction of radio spectrum licences in the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz bands.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-2/proposal-auction-regulations-700mhz-3.6-3.8-ghz
Consultation: Promoting investment and competition in fibre networks – Wholesale Fixed Telecoms Market Review 2021-26
- Consultation
- Start: 08 January 2020
- Status: Open
- End: 01 April 2020
We have published our detailed plans for regulation from April 2021 of the fixed telecoms markets that underpin broadband, mobile and business connections.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/2021-26-wholesale-fixed-telecoms-market-review
Consultation: Fair treatment and easier switching for broadband and mobile customers – Proposals to implement the new European Electronic Communications Code
- Consultation
- Start: 17 December 2019
- Status: Closed
- End: 03 March 2020
We are proposing a new package of measures to protect broadband, mobile, pay TV and landline phone customers and help ensure they get a fair deal.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/proposals-to-implement-new-eecc
Consultation: Promoting competition and investment in fibre networks – BT Regulatory Financial Reporting
- Consultation
- Start: 06 February 2020
- Status: Open
- End: 24 April 2020
Our proposals cover the preparation and presentation of information published by BT, and information provided privately to Ofcom.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/bt-financial-reporting
Consultation: Digital Comparison Tools – proposed changes to Ofcom’s voluntary accreditation scheme
- Consultation
- Start: 17 December 2019
- Status: Closed
- End: 28 February 2020
We are proposing changes to our accreditation scheme to make sure comparison tools continue to work for customers in the digital market.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/proposed-changes-voluntary-accreditation-scheme
Consultation: Proposal to apply Code powers to Aquind Limited
- Consultation
- Start: 21 January 2020
- Status: Closed
- End: 21 February 2020
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code (“the Code”) to Aquind Limited.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/code-powers-aquind-limited
Consultation: Proposal to apply Code powers to Liberty Networks Limited
- Consultation
- Start: 21 January 2020
- Status: Closed
- End: 21 February 2020
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code (“the Code”) to Liberty Networks Limited.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/code-powers-liberty-networks-limited
Consultation: Proposed measures to require compliance with international guidelines for limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF)
- Consultation
- Start: 21 February 2020
- Status: Open
- End: 15 May 2020
We are proposing to include a specific condition in Wireless Telegraphy Act licences requiring licensees to comply with the relevant levels from the ICNIRP Guidelines.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/limiting-exposure-to-emf
Consultation: Proposal to apply Code powers to Optifi Ltd
- Consultation
- Start: 17 February 2020
- Status: Closed
- End: 17 March 2020
This document sets out Ofcom’s proposal to apply the electronic communications code (“the Code”) to Optifi Ltd.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/code-powers-optifi-ltd
Consultation: Proposal to apply Code powers to Net Support UK Limited
- Consultation
- Start: 17 February 2020
- Status: Closed
- End: 17 March 2020
This document sets out Ofcom’s proposal to apply the electronic communications code (“the Code”) to Net Support UK Limited.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/code-powers-net-support-uk-limited
Consultation: XS Manchester – Request to change Format
- Consultation
- Start: 16 December 2019
- Status: Closed
- End: 17 January 2020
We are consulting on a request from Real Radio XS to change the character of service for its Manchester licence.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/xs-manchester-request-to-change-format
Consultation: Proposal to apply Code powers to People's Fibre Ltd
- Consultation
- Start: 10 January 2020
- Status: Closed
- End: 11 February 2020
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code (“the Code”) to People's Fibre Ltd.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/code-powers-peoples-fibre
Consultation: Proposal to apply Code powers to Fidelity Broadband Ltd
- Consultation
- Start: 17 December 2019
- Status: Closed
- End: 17 January 2020
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code (“the Code”) to Fidelity Broadband Ltd.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/code-powers-fidelity-broadband-ltd
Consultation: Supporting innovation in the 100-200 GHz range
- Consultation
- Start: 17 January 2020
- Status: Closed
- End: 20 March 2020
We are proposing to enable greater access to Extremely High Frequency (EHF) spectrum in the 100-200 GHz frequency range, given the potential to support a range of new wireless services in the future.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-2/supporting-innovation-100-200-ghz
Invitation to comment: Public interest test on the completed acquisition by Daily Mail and General Trust plc of JPI Media Publications Limited and thus the ‘i’ newspaper
- Consultation
- Start: 22 January 2020
- Status: Closed
- End: 05 February 2020
On 21 January 2020, the Secretary of State issued a Public Interest Intervention Notice concerning the acquisition by Daily Mail and General Trust plc of JPI Media Publications Limited.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/public-interest-test-jpi-media-publications
Statement: ‘Specially restricted material’ and Age Verification Guidance for Providers of On-Demand Programme Services
- Consultation
- Statement
- Start: 22 October 2018
- Status: Statement published
- End: 03 December 2018
This document sets out our decisions regarding changes to Ofcom’s Guidance for Rule 11 relating to age-related content by on-demand programme service providers .
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-2/restricted-material-age-verification-odps-guidance