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: 9 August 2023
Last updated: 14 July 2025
This report shines a light on platforms’ approaches to designing and implementing their terms and conditions to protect users and highlights what we consider to be examples of good practice. It is the first of a series of VSP reports we will publish in 2023.
Published: 25 January 2024
Ofcom’s approach and plan of work around video sharing platforms (VSP) – websites and apps, established in the UK, that allow users to share video, such as TikTok, OnlyFans and Twitch.
Published: 11 July 2025
As the UK regulator, our vision is to make sure communications work for everyone. This report sets out how Ofcom has performed against our objectives in 2024/25, and the impact of our work on people and businesses in the UK.
Deepfakes are AI-generated audio-visual content that is deliberately designed to misrepresent someone or something.
Published: 15 February 2024
Last updated: 10 July 2025
Consultation documents and final directions relating to the application and revocation of the Electronic Communications Code.
This register lists companies that have been granted powers under the Electronic Communications Code.
Published: 7 April 2020
Documents relating to enforcement action taken by Ofcom in relation to contraventions of the Electronic Communications Code.
Published: 9 July 2025
Published: 25 May 2010
Last updated: 8 July 2025
The Community Radio Fund helps to fund the core costs of running Ofcom-licensed community radio stations.
Published: 9 November 2023
Last updated: 4 July 2025
One way services can keep their users safe is to adopt the measures in our codes of practices. Find out what measures we've proposed in our codes.
Published: 7 May 2024
Under the Online Safety Act, services that are likely to be accessed by children have new duties to comply with to protect children online. One way they can do that is to adopt the safety measures in Ofcom’s codes of practices.
Published: 24 April 2025
Our protection of children policy Statement includes our full guidance, Codes of Practice and other documents relating to online services' duties under the Online Safety Act.
Published: 17 October 2024
Last updated: 1 July 2025
Latest updates for implementing the Media Act can be found here.
Published: 26 October 2023
Last updated: 30 June 2025
Our plans for putting online safety laws into practice, and what we expect from tech firms.
Published: 4 March 2024
Ofcom occasionally publishes notes to alert broadcasters and on demand service providers to key changes or information.
Published: 31 January 2025
Last updated: 24 June 2025
If you are involved in the provision of a premium rate service, you need to check if you are a regulated PRS provider carrying out a regulated activity within the meaning of The Regulation of Premium Rate Services Order 2024 (‘the PRS Order’).
Published: 23 June 2025
Today marks two years since Ofcom and some of the UK’s largest telecoms and technology organisations signed a pledge to attract, retain and promote women in tech-based roles.
Last updated: 23 June 2025
Premium rate services are the name given to all content, goods, or services charged to a phone bill. Phone payment is a popular and easy way of paying for a range of services, such as music subscriptions, games, donations to charity and voting on TV talent shows.
Ofcom has given its consent to the BBC and ITV to broadcast exclusive live coverage of the UEFA European Women’s Football Championship Finals Tournament in 2025.
Ofcom has given its consent to a request from the BBC to broadcast exclusive live coverage of non-finals play in the 2025 Wimbledon Championships.
Published: 28 April 2010
Last updated: 16 June 2025
This section provides information about UK telephone numbers, and allows communications providers to apply for telephone numbers from the National Numbering Plan.
Published: 11 April 2023
Last updated: 12 June 2025
Ofcom regulates the accuracy of bills issued by providers of electronic communications services.
Published: 6 March 2024
Guidance and contact information on standards, specifications and other requirements for the telecoms industry.
Published: 4 June 2025
Unexpected charge on your phone bill? Use our service checker to find out who to contact about it.
Published: 5 July 2023
Last updated: 3 June 2025
Coverage maps for small-scale DAB multiplexes.
Published: 3 June 2025
Part 4 of the Media Act 2024 amends the regulatory regime for on-demand programme services (“ODPS”) under Part 4A of the Communications Act 2003. As part of our implementation of the changes, on 30 May 2025 we delivered a report to the Secretary of State on the operation of the market in the United Kingdom (“UK”) for ODPS and non-UK ODPS.
Published: 27 May 2025
Last updated: 2 June 2025
This is the second edition of Ofcom’s online safety industry bulletin and the first since two major parts of the Online Safety Act became legal obligations, the new rules on illegal content and on protecting children online.
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