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.
Advice to make the most of your communications services, and help you deal with problems.
Browse our most popular consumer advice across the areas we regulate.
Accessibility and additional support with your phone and broadband
Phone numbers and call costs
Moving landline phones to digital technology: what you need to know
Telecoms price rises – what are your rights?
Using your mobile abroad
How Ofcom is helping children to be safer online – a guide for parents
Age checks for online safety - what you need to know
Harmful online content: how to report it and where to get help
AI chatbots and online regulation – what you need to know
New rules for a safer generation of children online
How Ofcom deals with BBC TV, radio and on demand complaints
How Ofcom deals with TV and radio complaints
How Ofcom deals with other video-on-demand complaints
Ensuring the quality of TV and on-demand access services
Audience complaints about content on TV or radio programmes
Advice to help with your postal service
Complain about postal services
