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Final Direction Boom Telecom Networks Ltd

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Published: 19 May 2026

This is the statement for Boom Telecom Networks Ltd.

Statement: Proposal to apply Code powers to Boom Telecom Networks Limited

Published: 12 February 2026

Last updated: 19 May 2026

We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Boom Telecom Networks Limited.

Statement: Protecting people from illegal harms online

Published: 16 December 2024

Last updated: 18 May 2026

Our illegal harms policy statement includes our full guidance, Codes of Practice and other documents relating to online services' duties under the Online Safety Act.

Statement: Proposal to apply code powers to London Fibre Group Limited

Published: 11 March 2026

Last updated: 15 May 2026

This document sets out Ofcom’s proposal to apply the Electronic Communications Code (“the Code”) to London Fibre Group Limited.

Ymgynghoriad: Cod Hygyrchedd Haen 1

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Published: 14 May 2026

Gweithredu Deddf y Cyfryngau: Rheoleiddio fideo-ar-alw

Final direction for Village Networks Limited

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Published: 14 May 2026

This is the statement for Village Networks Limited.

Consultation: Tier 1 Accessibility Code

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Published: 14 May 2026

Implementing the Media Act: Video-on-demand regulation

Statement: Proposal to apply Code powers to Village Networks Limited

Published: 23 February 2026

Last updated: 14 May 2026

We are proposing to apply the electronic communications code set out in Schedule 3A to the Communications Act 2003 to Village Networks Limited.

Consultation: Tier 1 Standards Code

Published: 14 May 2026

Part 4 of the Media Act 2024 amends the regulation for on-demand programme services (“ODPS”) under Part 4A of the Communications Act 2003 by creating a new regime for services called “Tier 1 Services”.

Consultation: Tier 1 Accessibility Code

Published: 14 May 2026

This consultation explains how we have developed the Tier 1 Accessibility Code and invites views on our proposed approach.

Explanatory statement Modification of SMP Conditions set in the TAR 2026-31

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Published: 13 May 2026

Explanatory statement Modification of SMP Conditions set in the TAR 2026-31

Statement: Promoting competition and investment in fibre networks - Telecoms Access Review 2026-31

Published: 17 March 2026

Last updated: 13 May 2026

This statement sets out Ofcom’s decisions for our regulation of the fixed telecoms markets that underpin broadband, mobile and business connections, for the period from April 2026 to March 2031.

Consultation Changes to our General Statement of Policy under section 105Y of the Communications Act 2003

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Published: 12 May 2026

The Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (the “Security Act”) introduced into the Communications Act 2003 (the “2003 Act”) a revised framework for protecting the security and resilience of public electronic communications networks and services in the UK, which imposes a series of duties on providers of those public electronic communications networks and services.

Consultation: Proposals to update our General Statement of Policy under section 105Y of the Communications Act 2003

Published: 12 May 2026

Ofcom has a duty to provide guidance for communications providers about how we will exercise our functions to seek to ensure they comply with their duties under the security framework brought in by the Telecommunications Security Act. We are consulting on proposals to make updates to our guidance and are seeking input from the sector on the implications of these changes.

Consultation: Online Safety - Additional Safety Measures

Published: 30 June 2025

Last updated: 12 May 2026

This consultation sets out Ofcom’s latest proposals to strengthen our Codes of Practice for providers of online services, as part of our role under the Online Safety Act 2023.

Statement: updates to Ofcom’s Guidance for assessing changes to BBC’s public service activities

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Published: 11 May 2026

The BBC Charter and Framework Agreement (the ‘Agreement’) sets out the roles of the BBC and Ofcom in assessing the impact of the BBC’s proposed changes to its public services.

Statement: Updates to Ofcom’s Guidance for assessing changes to BBC’s public service activities

Published: 20 January 2026

Last updated: 11 May 2026

We are consulting on the updates we need to make to our guidance in light of changes to the Agreement.

Statement: Minimum Standards of Accuracy Advice

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Published: 8 May 2026

In this document we discuss accreditation for terrorism and/or CSEA detection technologies, including Ofcom’s research, evidence, and advice to the DSIT Secretary of State on how to set minimum standards of accuracy.

Statement: Technology Notices Guidance

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Published: 8 May 2026

This statement is about the Guidance we have produced to support the use of Ofcom’s new powers in Chapter 5 of Part 7 of the Act. Under section 127 of the Act, Ofcom is required to produce guidance for providers of regulated user-to-user and regulated search services (Part 3 services) on how we propose to exercise our Technology Notice functions.

Statement: Technology Notices

Published: 16 December 2024

Last updated: 8 May 2026

Statement on Ofcom’s Technology Notice powers. The statement includes our final advice to the DSIT Secretary of State on how to set minimum standards of accuracy against which technology must be accredited before we can require its use under a Notice, and guidance to providers about how we propose to use this power.

Consultation: Starlink application for two non-geostationary gateway earth station licences

Published: 13 March 2026

Last updated: 8 May 2026

This consultation sets out Ofcom’s proposal to grant two NGSO gateway licences to Starlink for its constellation operating in the Ka band.

Statement: Small-scale DAB coverage change - Torbay

Published: 11 March 2026

Last updated: 5 May 2026

This consultation seeks views on a request to change the area to be served by the Torbay small-scale radio multiplex service.

Consultation: Men’s FIFA World Cup Finals Tournament 2026 and 2030

Published: 23 April 2026

Ofcom has received requests from the BBC and ITV for consent to broadcast exclusive live coverage of the Men’s FIFA World Cup Finals Tournaments in 2026 and 2030.

Consultation: Men’s FIFA World Cup Finals Tournament 2026 and 2030

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Published: 23 April 2026

Ofcom has received requests from the BBC and ITV for consent to broadcast exclusive live coverage of the FIFA World Cup Finals Tournaments in 2026 and 2030 (“the Tournaments”).

Consultation: Promoting competition and investment in fibre networks - Hull Area Review 2026-31

Published: 18 December 2025

Last updated: 21 April 2026

This consultation sets out Ofcom’s proposals for the regulation of the fixed telecoms markets that underpin broadband, mobile networks and business connections in the Hull Area for the five-year period from November 2026.

Public interest test on the potential merger situation in relation to Telegraph Media Group

Published: 1 December 2023

Last updated: 21 April 2026

Ofcom has today published an invitation to comment on the public interest test concerning the potential merger situation in relation to Telegraph Media Group.

Call for evidence: Statutory report on content harmful to children

Published: 10 February 2026

Last updated: 21 April 2026

This is a call for evidence in preparation for the first statutory report that Ofcom must produce under the Act on content harmful to children