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.
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If you're looking to use certain radio equipment, or broadcast on TV or radio, you'll need a licence from Ofcom.
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Published: 5 September 2024
Last updated: 4 October 2024
Non-geostationary orbiting (NGSO) satellite systems are a way of delivering broadband services from space using a constellation of satellites in a low or medium Earth orbit. These satellite systems have the potential to deliver higher speeds and lower latency services.
Published: 23 July 2024
In this call for input we are seeking stakeholder views on the potential supply of, and demand for, direct to device services (D2D) and MSS in the UK, and the associated spectrum needs. We also set out our initial thinking on the implications for how we manage spectrum that these services might use.
Published: 2 October 2024
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Pulse Fibre Limited, whose registered company number is 13873355, for the purposes of the provision by it of an electronic communications network.
Published: 20 July 2023
Last updated: 1 October 2024
We are proposing new rules and guidance to protect mobile customers when roaming.
Published: 3 February 2021
Last updated: 25 September 2024
Ofcom has confirmed proposed amendments to our General Conditions to give effect to these decisions from 3 April 2023.
Published: 24 September 2024
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Step Telecoms UK Limited.
Published: 1 August 2024
Last updated: 20 September 2024
We propose to make the unassigned spectrum in the 32 GHz band (32.445-32.571 GHz paired with 33.257-33.383 GHz) available for new fixed links assignments on an Ofcom-managed basis across the UK.
Published: 20 September 2024
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Countryside Fibre Limited.
Published: 16 September 2024
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Gigaloch Limited.
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Network Planning Solutions.
Published: 27 February 2020
Last updated: 10 September 2024
This review looked at how to renew the UK’s public service media (PSM) system, including broadcast and online, for the next decade.
Published: 8 December 2023
Last updated: 6 September 2024
In this consultation, we are proposing to update our existing resilience guidance to provide greater clarity on how providers of public electronic communications networks and services can comply with their security duties under a new framework for security and resilience that came into force in October 2022.
Published: 24 January 2024
Last updated: 5 September 2024
In January 2024, we called for a national debate on the future of the UK’s postal services, highlighting that letter volumes had halved since 2011 and user needs had changed. We set out evidence we had gathered and options for reform. We invited input from all stakeholders and held events in each UK nation. This document summarises the responses we received and views expressed at our events. It then sets out our next steps.
Published: 25 October 2023
This document provides an update on our review of the use of fixed wireless links and spectrum implications.
Published: 10 July 2024
Last updated: 29 August 2024
This document sets out Ofcom’s proposal to apply the Electronic Communications Code (“the Code”) to Quantum Communications Limited.
Published: 15 July 2024
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code to Skyline Networks and Consultancy Limited and invite comments before reaching a final decision.
Published: 28 August 2024
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Liberty Global Management Services 2 Limited.
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Liberty Global Management Services 1 Limited.
Published: 16 April 2024
Last updated: 28 August 2024
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.
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Liberty Global Management Services Operations Limited.
Published: 27 August 2024
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Solas Fibre Limited.
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Theia Infrastructure Limited.
Published: 21 February 2024
Last updated: 20 August 2024
Ofcom is making changes to some of the conditions included in Digital Television Additional Service (‘DTAS’) licences. These services broadcast on digital terrestrial television multiplexes and usually consist of text or data services.
Published: 22 March 2024
Statement and consultation on improving spectrum access for satellite gateways and enabling other uses.
Published: 15 August 2024
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to JSM Group Services Limited.
Published: 3 May 2024
Last updated: 6 August 2024
We have approved a request by the BBC to reduce the peak time news quota for the BBC Scotland channel in the BBC Operating Licence.
Published: 6 August 2024
We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to LF HOLDCO 2 LTD.
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