Consultation: Tier 1 Standards Code
Published: 14 May 2026
Part 4 of the Media Act 2024 amends the regulation for on-demand programme services (“ODPS”) under Part 4A of the Communications Act 2003 by creating a new regime for services called “Tier 1 Services”.
The Media Act – update on our progress
Published: 25 February 2026
The Media Act has introduced new rules, modernised many of the existing ones, and reflects significant changes in audience habits, with on-demand platforms, streamers, and connected devices now central to how people access and enjoy content.
Rules, procedures and fees
Published: 6 March 2024
Last updated: 5 January 2026
Ofcom has published Interim Procedures for handling complaints and investigations. We are currently consulting on long term procedures.
Audience protection measures in practice: Review of Audience Protection Measures on On-Demand Programme Services
Published: 27 November 2025
Ofcom’s review of current audience protection measures used by On-Demand Programme Services, along with commissioned research findings of audience views, highlighting audience perspectives and expectations around current protection measures for viewers.
Update on Report to Secretary of State on the operation of the market in the UK for ODPS and non-UK ODPS
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.
On-demand programme service (ODPS) providers
Published: 4 December 2015
Last updated: 20 February 2025
Ofcom regulates editorial content on on-demand programme services (ODPS).
Accessibility of programme services
Published: 13 February 2024
Ofcom is required to encourage service providers to ensure that their services are progressively made more accessible to people with disabilities affecting their sight or hearing or both.
Television On-Demand Industry Forum
Published: 10 December 2021
Last updated: 16 March 2023
The Industry Forum was established by ATVOD to allow effective two-way communication between the industry and the regulator.
Advertising Standards Authority review responses
Published: 5 October 2012
Last updated: 16 March 2023
Advertising on ODPS
Published: 1 September 2020
Last updated: 16 March 2023
Ofcom has designated the ASA to be the appropriate regulatory authority to carry out certain duties in relation to advertising on ODPS.