Consultations and statements

Ofcom is publishing its policy statement regarding the implementation of the online safety fees and penalties regime.

Our Northern Ireland Equality Scheme has been revised and updated periodically, most recently in 2019. We have now conducted a 5-year review of our scheme and are consulting on the changes we propose to make.

We have published our consultation setting out our proposals to auction the upper block of the 1.4 GHz band (1492-1517 MHz) for 4G and 5G mobile use.

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

This consultation sets out Ofcom’s provisional view on the BBC’s request to make two changes to its Operating Licence.

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.

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.

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

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

We are consulting on authorising parts of Q/V band for use by GSO and NGSO gateways.

Ofcom received a joint application from Inmarsat Global Limited (IGL) and Space Norway Heosat AS (Space Norway]) for an NGSO network licence for the GX10 NGSO system operating in Ka band frequencies. This application is to cover the applicants’ user terminals, and details of this application (reference: “IGL/SN-NET-1”) can be found in the application documents

In response to the Media Act’s new transparency measure, we are further proposing to make provision in our Guidance to ensure that independent producers are aware of the PSB’s Code ahead of negotiating a commissioning contract with that PSB.

Under the new online availability and prominence regime introduced by the Media Act, connected TV platforms (referred to as ‘television selection services’) designated by the Secretary of State will be required to ensure that BBC iPlayer and public service broadcaster TV players designated by Ofcom, as well as their public service content are, available, prominent, and easily accessible.

The public service broadcasters (‘PSBs’) hold a unique place in UK society. Their role includes providing a wide range of informative and entertaining programmes that reflect the diversity of the nations and regions of the UK and are freely available to all.

In this consultation, we welcome input on our proposed framework and the methods we intend to apply when deciding whether to designate an IPS. We also seek views on our proposed processes for IPS providers to follow when applying for designation, and for Ofcom to revoke designation.

This document seeks inputs to inform our future proposals for the use of these frequencies after the current licence periods expire. We will consult on our future proposals in 2026.

We are proposing changes to our CLI Guidance, on how providers should process calls from abroad that appear to present a UK mobile number, to protect people and businesses from spoofing.

Our draft transparency reporting guidance, which is open for consultation until 4 October 2024.

This document sets out proposals to authorise the use of spectrum bands used by the UK’s Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) for satellite Direct to Device (D2D) services.

Ofcom is publishing a consultation on guidance for providers of regulated services (under the Online Safety Act 2023) to help them calculate their qualifying worldwide revenue (QWR) for the online safety fees and penalties regime.

This consultation sets out how we propose to regulate the wholesale markets that enable landline and mobile calls, and calls to 070 numbers, for the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031. It also includes our review of the End-to-End Connectivity Condition, an access-related condition that applies to BT.

In this consultation we set out our provisional review of the wholesale rules (‘access conditions’) which apply to free-to-caller (080 and 116) phone numbers. We are proposing to retain these access conditions to ensure that businesses, charities and public sector organisations can continue to provide access to a range of services to consumers free at the point of use, including services of social value.

Our consultation contains proposals for revised Annual Licence Fees for 900, 1800 and 2100 MHz spectrum.

To support efficient use of the 3.8 – 4.2 GHz band and continued growth in innovative wireless applications, this document sets out our decisions to vary UK Broadband’s 3.9 GHz licence and make associated updates to our coordination processes.

As part of our aim to improve spectrum access and efficiency, this document puts forward an additional option to change the 3.9 GHz licence by modifying its permitted frequencies, further to a consultation earlier in the year.

We are proposing to make changes to UK Broadband Limited’s 3.9 GHz licence which authorises use of the 3925–4009 MHz frequency range.