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.
Children in the UK will be able to live a safer life online under new rules. Find out how your child will be better protected.
If you're heading overseas, be aware of how you might be charged for using your mobile. Our tips can help.
Use our new checker to find out if you're getting the best coverage in your postcode
Ofcom regulates the communication services we use and rely on each day.
Enter a postcode to view mobile coverage by provider, or availability of broadband services (standard, superfast and ultrafast). You can also view the results as interactive maps.
Find out how to report an unwanted or scam text or mobile call to your provider using the free 7726 service.
The Broadcast and On Demand Bulletin reports on investigations into potential breaches of Ofcom’s codes and rules for TV, radio and video-on-demand programmes.
Look up UK dialling codes (or ‘STD codes’) by geographic area or the first few numbers of a landline phone number.
Published: 15 September 2025
This report examines three media literacy train the trainer pilot programmes for professionals working with children and young people, supported by Ofcom.
Published: 4 September 2025
This annual market review report continues the series of annual market insight reports previously published by the PSA.
Published: 25 January 2024
Last updated: 7 August 2025
We publish the number of complaints we have received about landline, broadband, pay-monthly mobile and pay-TV services.
Published: 3 September 2025
Last updated: 15 September 2025
On 16 and 17 September 2025 we will accept applications to participate in the auction of licences authorising use of 26 GHz and 40 GHz spectrum in ‘High Density Areas’. We then expect to begin the principal stage of the auction in October 2025. All updates and notices relating to the auction will be published on this page.
Published: 27 June 2023
Last updated: 11 September 2025
The Openreach Monitoring Unit assesses whether Openreach is meeting our expectations for how it deals with both its customers and its competitors.
Published: 9 September 2025
This is the third edition of Ofcom’s online safety industry bulletin and the first since new rules came into force to protect children online in the UK. In that time, Ofcom has seen change across industry, with many websites and apps putting in place age checks, alongside other new measures.
Published: 25 May 2010
Last updated: 1 September 2025
The Community Radio Fund helps to fund the core costs of running Ofcom-licensed community radio stations.
Published: 20 February 2024
Last updated: 27 August 2025
Information about mobile network operators' obligations to provide good quality data and voice coverage across the UK.
Published: 14 March 2024
Last updated: 15 August 2025
Ofcom has joined forces with international regulators to enhance global efforts to make the online world a safer place.