Consultations and statements

Statement: Future of telephone numbers

This consultation proposes amendments to the rules that govern the use of phone numbers in the UK.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/future-of-telephone-numbers

Public interest test on the potential merger situation in relation to Telegraph Media Group

Ofcom has today published an invitation to comment on the public interest test concerning the potential merger situation in relation to Telegraph Media Group.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/public-interest-test-telegraph-merger

Consultation: Further consultation on revenue sharing

This consultation forms part of our ongoing review of telephone numbers (the Future of Numbering Review).

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-2/further-consultation-on-revenue-sharing

Statement: Enabling future use of the unpaired 2100 MHz (1899.9–1920 MHz) spectrum

In this document we set out our provisional view on the possible future use of the unpaired 2100 MHz spectrum.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/future-use-of-the-unpaired-2100-MHz-spectrum

Consultation: Community Voice FM

Ofcom is considering the Key Commitments change request submitted by Community Voice FM Ltd., which holds a community radio licence for Middlesborough broadcasting as ‘Community Voice FM’

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-2/community-voice-fm

Call for Input: Potential spectrum bands to support utilities sector transformation

Ofcom is seeking views on five potential candidate spectrum bands that might be suitable to support the future operational communications needs of the utilities sector.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/potential-spectrum-bands-to-support-utilities

Consultation: Supporting increased use of shared spectrum

This consultation sets out proposals for the evolution of Ofcom’s Shared Access framework, to secure continued access to this spectrum for a growing range of users, and to support innovation across the UK.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/consultation-supporting-increased-use-of-shared-spectrum

Consultation: The BBC’s proposals for BBC Radio Cymru 2

The BBC has proposed to extend the number of originated Welsh-language hours offered by BBC Radio Cymru 2 so that it becomes a new UK Public Service. We are consulting on our provisional conclusion that the BBC may proceed with its proposal.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/statement-bbcs-proposals-for-welsh-language-radio

Consultation: The future regulation of phone-paid services

This consultation sets out our proposals in effect to transfer the regulatory functions of the PSA to Ofcom, including associated proposed changes to the regulation of controlled PRS (CPRS).

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/the-future-regulation-of-phone-paid-services

Consultation: Protecting people from illegal harms online

This consultation focuses on our proposals for how internet services that enable the sharing of user-generated content ('user-to-user services') and search services should approach their new duties relating to illegal content.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/protecting-people-from-illegal-content-online

Enabling mmWave spectrum for new uses: Statement and consultation on auction design

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.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/mmwave-spectrum-for-new-uses

Statement: Electronic Communications Code - proposed amendments to Template Notices

Electronic Communications Code: In response to our consultation we have decided to make the proposed amendments to the template notices without any further changes.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/consultation-ecc-proposed-amendments-template-notices

Call for input: Principles for media literacy by design

Help us understand what good media literacy by design should look like for social media, search, video-sharing and gaming services.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-2/principles-for-media-literacy-by-design

Statement: Quality of service for ethernet and dark fibre

Ofcom are choosing to modify the QoS standard for repairing ethernet and Dark Fibre products and associated transparency requirements.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-2/quality-of-service-for-ethernet-and-dark-fibre

Statement: Net Neutrality Review

Last year, we started a review of the UK’s net neutrality framework. In this consultation, we set out our assessment of the issues that have been raised with us and propose revised guidance on how the rules should apply.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/net-neutrality-review

Call for input: Review of the use of fixed wireless links and spectrum implications

We are seeking input from stakeholders on their potential use of fixed wireless links (fixed links), and the decision factors that lead to selecting a fixed wireless link instead of an alternative technology.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-1/call-for-input-review-of-the-use-of-fixed-wireless-links-and-spectrum-implications

Consultation: Mobile phone repeaters: Proposed changes to the Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2022

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/mobile-phone-repeaters

Statement: Spectrum access for Enhanced Long-Range Navigation (eLoran) systems at 90-110 kHz

Having carefully considered all responses to the consultation we have decided to proceed with our proposals to introduce a new licence product authorising eLoran in the 90-110 kHz spectrum band.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-2/spectrum-access-for-eloran-systems-at-90-110-khz

Ofcom's responses to external consultations and reports

Ofcom's recent responses to UK consultations.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/ofcomresponses

Consultation: Rivada Space Networks GmbH - application for non-geostationary earth station network licence

This consultation sets out Ofcom’s proposal to grant a NGSO network licence to Rivada for their Rivada Networks constellation. Details of the application (reference: RIVADA-NET-1) can be found under the “Applications received” section of our website.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/rivada-space-networks-gmbh