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.
Published: 9 November 2023
Last updated: 4 July 2025
One way services can keep their users safe is to adopt the measures in our codes of practices. Find out what measures we've proposed in our codes.
Published: 7 May 2024
Under the Online Safety Act, services that are likely to be accessed by children have new duties to comply with to protect children online. One way they can do that is to adopt the safety measures in Ofcom’s codes of practices.
Published: 24 April 2025
Today we are publishing a major policy Statement for the protection of children online.
Published: 17 October 2024
Last updated: 1 July 2025
Latest updates for implementing the Media Act can be found here.
Published: 26 October 2023
Last updated: 30 June 2025
Our plans for putting online safety laws into practice, and what we expect from tech firms.
Published: 4 March 2024
Ofcom occasionally publishes notes to alert broadcasters and on demand service providers to key changes or information.
Published: 31 January 2025
Last updated: 24 June 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’).
Published: 23 June 2025
Today marks two years since Ofcom and some of the UK’s largest telecoms and technology organisations signed a pledge to attract, retain and promote women in tech-based roles.
Last updated: 23 June 2025
Premium rate services are the name given to all content, goods, or services charged to a phone bill. Phone payment is a popular and easy way of paying for a range of services, such as music subscriptions, games, donations to charity and voting on TV talent shows.
Ofcom has given its consent to the BBC and ITV to broadcast exclusive live coverage of the UEFA European Women’s Football Championship Finals Tournament in 2025.
Ofcom has given its consent to a request from the BBC to broadcast exclusive live coverage of non-finals play in the 2025 Wimbledon Championships.
Published: 15 February 2024
Last updated: 19 June 2025
This register lists companies that have been granted powers under the Electronic Communications Code.
Last updated: 16 June 2025
Consultation documents and final directions relating to the application and revocation of the Electronic Communications Code.
Published: 28 April 2010
This section provides information about UK telephone numbers, and allows communications providers to apply for telephone numbers from the National Numbering Plan.
Published: 11 April 2023
Last updated: 12 June 2025
Ofcom regulates the accuracy of bills issued by providers of electronic communications services.
Published: 6 March 2024
Guidance and contact information on standards, specifications and other requirements for the telecoms industry.
Published: 4 June 2025
Unexpected charge on your phone bill? Use our service checker to find out who to contact about it.
Published: 5 July 2023
Last updated: 3 June 2025
Coverage maps for small-scale DAB multiplexes.
Published: 3 June 2025
Part 4 of the Media Act 2024 amends the regulatory regime for on-demand programme services (“ODPS”) under Part 4A of the Communications Act 2003. As part of our implementation of the changes, on 30 May 2025 we delivered a report to the Secretary of State on the operation of the market in the United Kingdom (“UK”) for ODPS and non-UK ODPS.
Published: 27 May 2025
Last updated: 2 June 2025
This is the second edition of Ofcom’s online safety industry bulletin and the first since two major parts of the Online Safety Act became legal obligations, the new rules on illegal content and on protecting children online.
Published: 30 May 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.
Published: 13 June 2024
Last updated: 29 May 2025
More information about how radio spectrum is allocated in the UK, including links to important documents.
Published: 14 March 2024
Last updated: 28 May 2025
Ofcom has joined forces with international regulators to enhance global efforts to make the online world a safer place.
Published: 21 May 2025
Our interactive tool will help providers of user-to-user and search services to understand how to comply with the children’s risk assessment duties.
Published: 20 March 2024
Last updated: 21 May 2025
Information about how we regulate Channel 4 in the UK, including our latest reports and reviews.
Published: 27 February 2024
The Online Safety Act makes businesses responsible for keeping people, especially children, safe online. Here’s what you need to know and do now.
Published: 14 May 2025
Ofcom has given its consent to a request from Sky UK Limited (“Sky”) to broadcast exclusive live coverage of men’s cricket Test matches played in England between 2025 and 2028 (“the matches”).
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