Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day.
As people communicate seamlessly online and offline, we now need to invest our efforts into making digital communications work for everyone
Ofcom wants to understand how adults and children in the UK use media.
Under the Online Safety Act, Ofcom's job is to make online services safer for the people who use them. We make sure companies have effective systems in place to protect users from harm.
Ofcom is committed to a thriving telecoms sector, where companies can compete fairly and customers benefit from a broad range of services.
Ofcom's job is to make sure there is a universal postal service.
You can't see or feel radio spectrum, but we use it every day. Our job is to authorise and manage the use of spectrum in the UK.
We make sure that broadcasters provide quality TV, radio and on-demand programmes that appeal to diverse audiences. We also have rules in place to protect viewers and listeners from harm.
How to make the most of communications services as a small business.
How to make the most of the services you use, and deal with problems.
Proposals we are consulting on and decisions we've made.
How we make sure companies follow our rules, to protect customers and promote competition.
Rules, guidance and other information for the industries we regulate.
If you're looking to use certain radio equipment, or broadcast on TV or radio, you'll need a licence from Ofcom.
Our latest news, features, views and information about our work.
Evidence we gather to inform our work as a regulator.
Published: 13 June 2025
This consultation sets out our proposals for defining a number of terms used in the listed events regime and for revising our Code on listed events, to implement changes made by the Media Act. We are inviting responses from stakeholders by 7 August 2025
Published: 6 June 2023
Last updated: 13 June 2025
We are exploring options that would enable both licensed mobile and Wi-Fi users to access the upper 6 GHz band (6425-7125 MHz).
Published: 13 February 2025
In this consultation we set out our proposed approach to authorising Wi-Fi and mobile services in the 6 GHz band. This includes a proposal to authorise standard power Wi-Fi in Lower 6 GHz under the control of an AFC database (subject to industry demand), and a proposal to authorise low power indoor Wi-Fi in Upper 6 GHz, with mobile coming into the Upper 6 GHz band at a later stage.
Published: 30 January 2025
Following extensive engagement with stakeholders and consumer research, we are proposing a package of reforms to the Universal Service Obligation (USO) on Royal Mail and corresponding changes to Royal Mail’s obligation to provide access to its letter network.
Published: 2 May 2025
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to One Tek Business Solutions Ltd.
Published: 13 December 2024
Our consultation contains proposals for revised Annual Licence Fees for 900, 1800 and 2100 MHz spectrum.
Published: 12 June 2025
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Jet Network Solutions Limited.
Published: 10 March 2025
Last updated: 9 June 2025
Ofcom is seeking views on its proposals to make the 1900–1920 MHz (“1900 MHz”) band available for the UK’s rail network and the emergency services.
Published: 15 April 2025
Last updated: 2 June 2025
This consultation soughtviews on a request to extend the area to be served by the Newcastle & Gateshead small-scale radio multiplex service to include an adjoining area or locality
Published: 16 February 2021
Last updated: 30 May 2025
Ofcom wants to make sure disabled people can easily contact the emergency services. We have decided to require the provision of an emergency video relay service.
Published: 29 May 2025
This consultation sets out Ofcom’s provisional view on the BBC’s request to make two changes to its Operating Licence.
Published: 20 March 2025
Last updated: 29 May 2025
This consultation sets out Ofcom’s proposals for our regulation of the fixed telecoms markets that underpin broadband, mobile and business connections, for the period from April 2026 to March 2031.
Published: 15 January 2025
Last updated: 28 May 2025
Alternative Dispute Resolution (‘ADR’) is an option available to telecoms customers when they are unhappy with the outcome of their complaint with a provider, or if their complaint remains unresolved after eight weeks. Under these conditions, customers may raise their complaint to an ADR scheme, which is an independent body that carries out an impartial assessment of their unresolved complaint, free of charge.
Published: 22 March 2024
Last updated: 27 May 2025
Call for input on making additional spectrum available for satellite gateway use in Q/V and E bands.
Published: 27 May 2025
Non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite systems have the potential to deliver high capacity and low latency satellite-based broadband services to consumers, governments and businesses. Satellite communication systems rely on gateway earth stations (“gateways”), which connect satellites to the internet or to a private network.
Published: 23 May 2025
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Apollo Submarine Cable System Limited.
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Cellnex Newco 3 Limited.
Published: 18 October 2023
Last updated: 23 May 2025
We have published our consultation setting out our proposals to auction the upper block of the 1.4 GHz band (1492-1517 MHz) for 4G and 5G mobile use.
Published: 31 October 2024
Last updated: 19 May 2025
This document consults and seeks representations on draft regulations entitled the ‘Wireless Telegraphy (Spectrum Trading and Register) (Amendment) Regulations 2024’ (the “Proposed Regulations”) which are intended to implement previous policy decisions.
Published: 15 May 2025
Production quota obligations support and safeguard the provision of new, UK public service media content. The public service broadcasters (‘PSBs’) each have quotas for original, regional and independent production.
Published: 4 February 2025
Last updated: 15 May 2025
Our role in the designation of radio selection services is to provide the Secretary of State with a report making recommendations about which radio selection services should be designated. It is for the Secretary of State to decide which of the RSS available in the UK are designated. This statement sets out our principles and methods by which we will arrive at the recommendations in the report.
Published: 16 April 2024
Last updated: 13 May 2025
We have set out the design of the auction for awarding citywide licences for the mmWave spectrum and invite evidence on whether to include a negotiation period in the assignment stage.
Published: 12 May 2025
Ofcom has received requests from the BBC and ITV for consent to broadcast exclusive live coverage of the UEFA European Women’s Football Championship Finals Tournament in 2025 (“the Tournament”).
Published: 7 May 2025
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to River City Networks Limited.
Published: 1 May 2025
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to TFW Fibre Limited.
Published: 28 January 2025
Last updated: 29 April 2025
Application-to-Person Short Message Service (A2P SMS) is the most common form of business messaging service. It enables businesses and public sector organisations to send text messages in bulk to customers and the wider public.
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