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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Cloud computing has become essential to how digital services are delivered, including in the telecoms and broadcasting sectors.
Net neutrality is the principle that you control what you see and do online, not the broadband provider who connects you to the internet.
We want to make sure people across the UK can rely on strong and secure networks.
Smart devices like speakers and connected TVs are growing in popularity. We want to explore competition in this sector, and understand consumers' use and attitudes.
How we're responding to emerging technologies like generative AI and the metaverse.
Net neutrality, also known as ‘open internet’, is the principle that you control what you see and do online.
Ofcom and the UK's major telecoms providers have committed to promoting the role of women in technology roles.
In September 2022 we published our approach to digital markets in the communications sector, where we announced a programme of work to examine how digital markets are working for UK consumers and businesses.
Security guidance and contact information for communications providers and operators of essential services.
