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Telecoms Access Review 2026

Published: 26 March 2024

Last updated: 28 September 2026

This is our review of the regulations that will apply to the UK fixed telecoms markets from April 2026 until March 2031.

Statement: Openreach's proposed commercial offers

Published: 28 July 2026

Last updated: 28 September 2026

In this statement, we provide our decisions on whether these offers raise competition concerns under the regulatory framework established in our Telecoms Access Review 2026-31 Statement.

Consumers using AI to help manage their telecoms services, but human contact still valued

Published: 25 September 2026

People and small businesses are using AI to navigate phone, broadband and pay TV markets, but have mixed views about it, according to a new report published today by Ofcom.

Exploring what impact the adoption of AI could have on the experience of telecoms customers

Published: 27 January 2026

Last updated: 25 September 2026

This page explains why we are looking at the adoption of AI in telecoms markets and its potential impact on residential and business customers.

Consultation: Proposal to apply Code powers to AE Technology Services IV UK Limited

Published: 16 September 2026

We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to AE Technology Services IV UK Limited.

UK connectivity: the next chapter

Published: 9 September 2026

Keynote speech given by Natalie Black to the Connected Britain Event, 9 September 2026, London

Statement: Approach to the Copper Retirement second threshold calculation - Telecoms Access Review 2026-31

Published: 17 March 2026

Last updated: 9 September 2026

In this Statement, we set out our proposed approach for allowing Openreach to exclude premises from the second threshold.

Electronic Communications Code: Consultations and Final Directions

Published: 15 February 2024

Last updated: 7 September 2026

Consultation documents and final directions relating to the application and revocation of the Electronic Communications Code.

Register of persons with powers under the Electronic Communications Code

Published: 15 February 2024

Last updated: 7 September 2026

This register lists companies that have been granted powers under the Electronic Communications Code.

Statement: Proposal to apply Code powers to Smarter Technologies Group Limited

Published: 9 July 2026

Last updated: 7 September 2026

We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Smarter Technologies Group Limited, whose registered company number is 12075211, for the purposes of the provision by it of an electronic communications network.