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.
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Published: 4 March 2024
Last updated: 17 March 2025
Ofcom occasionally publishes notes to alert broadcasters and on demand service providers to key changes or information.
Published: 5 January 2021
This section of the Broadcasting Code relates to the concept of "due impartiality" as it applies to news and other programmes.
Published: 31 July 2024
Last updated: 7 March 2025
How well public service broadcasters met their programming quotas in 2024.
Published: 26 May 2010
Last updated: 6 March 2025
This section includes information for the broadcast industry, covering the Broadcasting Code and other programme-related guidance
Published: 24 February 2025
Results of the second round of community radio funding for the 2024-25 financial year.
Published: 25 May 2010
Last updated: 24 February 2025
The Community Radio Fund helps to fund the core costs of running Ofcom-licensed community radio stations.
Published: 4 December 2015
Last updated: 20 February 2025
Ofcom regulates editorial content on on-demand programme services (ODPS).
Published: 11 February 2025
In the last month we have published four consultations, as we continue to implement the new provisions in the Media Act 2024.
Published: 23 January 2024
Last updated: 23 January 2025
Licensed TV broadcasters are requested to submit Market Intelligence database returns to Ofcom via the Ofcom Online Services Portal.
Information on submitting radio relevant turnover returns for commercial licence holders.
Published: 20 March 2024
Last updated: 14 January 2025
Information about how we regulate Channel 4 in the UK, including our latest reports and reviews.
Published: 21 July 2023
Last updated: 6 January 2025
Details of the technical parameters of all analogue VHF, MF, and DAB transmitters (including services on multiplexes) currently on-air.
Published: 8 February 2024
Last updated: 19 December 2024
Ofcom must consider the impacts of the BBC’s activities on fair and effective competition.
Published: 8 January 2021
Last updated: 16 December 2024
Ofcom Broadcasting Code financial promotions and investment recommendations.
Published: 3 August 2023
How well public service broadcasters met their programming quotas in 2023.
Published: 11 December 2024
Ofcom is today publishing two consultations as we continue to implement new laws under the Media Act 2024.
Published: 5 July 2023
Last updated: 3 December 2024
Coverage maps for small-scale DAB multiplexes.
Published: 30 November 2023
Last updated: 29 November 2024
This is Ofcom’s seventh Annual Report on the BBC in which we assess the BBC’s performance against all areas of our regulation and set out how we have carried out our role.
Published: 22 February 2022
Last updated: 7 November 2024
Radio Operations Coverage; Ofcom licenses all UK commercial television and radio services. Our Broadcasting Code also sets out the rules which television and radio broadcasters must follow.
Published: 17 October 2024
The Secretary of State of Culture, Media and Sport has made commencement regulations which bring Part 5 of the Media Act 2024 into force, as well as a section of Part 1 to allow for our preparatory work on PSB reform.
Published: 12 October 2021
Last updated: 8 October 2024
Details of the current technical parameters for the UK’s digital terrestrial television (DTT) transmitter network.
Published: 1 March 2024
Last updated: 12 September 2024
Information on the renewal of the Channel 3 and Channel 5 licences, in time for the start of the next licence period in 2025.
We have decided to renew the Channel 3 and Channel 5 licences for a further ten years.
Published: 19 September 2023
Last updated: 10 September 2024
Information and all published documents from each of Ofcom’s reviews of Public Service Broadcasting (PSB).
Published: 10 September 2024
This document sets out the Terms of Reference for our 2025 review of public service media. The review will explain how the PSBs have delivered for UK audiences over the last five years and explore challenges and opportunities for the future provision of public service media.
Published: 19 August 2024
Results of the first round of community radio funding for the 2024-25 financial year.
Last updated: 6 August 2024
Ofcom is tasked with holding the BBC to account in relation to its output and services, using the range of regulatory tools at our disposal.
