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Understanding children’s use and perceptions of ASMR and self-improvement content

Published: 12 November 2025

This report is part of broader research exploring children’s experiences and views of the online environment, helping build the evidence base on popular content and its potential impact on children and young people.

Ofcom's approach to implementing the Online Safety Act

Published: 26 October 2023

Last updated: 12 November 2025

Our plans for putting online safety laws into practice, and what we expect from tech firms.

mmWave Auction

Published: 3 September 2025

Last updated: 10 November 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.

Joint statement on international cooperation in telecoms sector

Published: 6 November 2025

Following the convening of telecommunications regulators and government agencies from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, the undersigned organisations reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in response to evolving threats and challenges in the telecommunications sector.

Consultation: Mobile terminal licence exemption regulations update

Published: 28 October 2025

Notice of proposals to make Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption)(Amendment) Regulations 2025. These regulations will update the rules for mobile terminals (e.g. Mobile handsets and dongles) to include new frequency bands (the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz, 3.8-4.2GHz, 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands); 5G technology across all frequency bands; and make some editorial amendments to remove or update out of date provisions.

3G and 2G switch-off

Published: 27 February 2024

Last updated: 24 October 2025

Ofcom has set out what it expects from mobile providers when they switch off their 2G and 3G networks. The switch-off will happen over the next ten years and support the roll-out of 4G and 5G networks, which offer faster and more reliable services for customers.

Switching off 2G and 3G and 2G networks: advice for IoT and third-party device suppliers

Published: 22 January 2024

Last updated: 24 October 2025

The UK’s mobile network providers will switch off their 3G and then 2G networks over the next few years. This page explains how suppliers of Internet of Things (IoT) and third-party devices can help their customers during this period of change.

Online safety regulatory documents and guidance

Published: 23 October 2025

Latest versions of Ofcom’s online safety regulatory documents and guidance, as well as links to previous, superseded versions.

Section five: Due impartiality and due accuracy

Published: 5 January 2021

Last updated: 20 October 2025

This section of the Broadcasting Code relates to the concept of "due impartiality" as it applies to news and other programmes.

Programme-related guidance

Published: 26 May 2010

Last updated: 20 October 2025

This section includes information for the broadcast industry, covering the Broadcasting Code and other programme-related guidance

Broadcast and On Demand Bulletin: Notes to broadcasters

Published: 4 March 2024

Last updated: 20 October 2025

Ofcom occasionally publishes notes to alert broadcasters and on demand service providers to key changes or information.

Guidance for communications providers and operators of essential services

Published: 15 September 2023

Last updated: 20 October 2025

Security guidance and contact information for communications providers and operators of essential services.

Telecoms Access Review 2026

Published: 26 March 2024

Last updated: 17 October 2025

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

The Online Safety Act and gaming: know the risks, the rules, and how to comply

Published: 14 October 2025

Guidance for the gaming industry on how the Online Safety Act applies to these services, the risks gaming could present to users, and what to do to comply with the rules.

Complying with article 16 of the PRS Order

Published: 9 October 2025

Guidance note on PRS providers’ compliance with the prohibition in article 16 of the PRS Order regarding relevant sanctions imposed by the PSA (and its predecessors) prior to 1 February 2025

Operating a premium rate service

Published: 31 January 2025

Last updated: 9 October 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’).

Community Radio Fund

Published: 25 May 2010

Last updated: 6 October 2025

The Community Radio Fund helps to fund the core costs of running Ofcom-licensed community radio stations.

Technical parameters for broadcast radio transmitters

Published: 21 July 2023

Last updated: 29 September 2025

Details of the technical parameters of all analogue VHF, MF, and DAB transmitters (including services on multiplexes) currently on-air.

Global Online Safety Regulators Network

Published: 14 March 2024

Last updated: 29 September 2025

Ofcom has joined forces with international regulators to enhance global efforts to make the online world a safer place.

Section ten: Commercial communications on radio

Published: 8 January 2021

Last updated: 22 September 2025

This section of the Broadcasting Code relates to radio broadcast only and is to ensure the transparency of commercial communications as a means to secure consumer protection.

Section nine: Commercial references on TV

Published: 19 February 2024

Last updated: 22 September 2025

This section of the Broadcasting Code relates to broadcasters' editorial independence and control over programming with a distinction between editorial content and advertising.

Approved application: the Ryder Cup 2025

Published: 18 September 2025

Ofcom has given its consent to a request from Sky to broadcast exclusive live coverage of the Ryder Cup in 2025.

Electronic Communications Code: Consultations and Final Directions

Published: 15 February 2024

Last updated: 18 September 2025

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: 18 September 2025

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

Openreach Monitoring Unit

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.

Online safety industry bulletin - September 2025

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.

Ex post evaluation of our emergency video relay regulation

Published: 30 May 2025

Last updated: 5 September 2025

In June 2022, Ofcom rules came into force, which enabled deaf BSL users to contact the emergency services by making a video call. In this report, we examine the impact of the emergency video relay regulation on deaf BSL users.