a a a Display options Cymraeg

Independent regulator and competition authority
for the UK communications industries.

Search Ofcom

News

Jump in UK broadband speeds

February 2, 2012

UK consumers are achieving 22 per cent faster broadband speeds at home than they were 12 months ago, new Ofcom research reveals.

Ofcom prepares for record spectrum demand at London 2012 Games

January 23, 2012

Demand from wireless technologies that will help ensure the smooth running of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will more than double within London during the seven week event, according to analysis by Ofcom.

Proposals to extend 4G mobile coverage

January 12, 2012

Ofcom has today set out a number of new proposals for making 4G mobile spectrum available in the UK. This includes introducing new measures expected to extend coverage to at least 98% of the UK population and revised plans to promote competition.

Ofcom announces changes to Channel 4 Board

December 21, 2011

Ofcom today announced the award of a second term to the current Chairman of the Channel 4 Board, Lord Burns.

Ofcom publishes latest telecoms complaints data

December 20, 2011

Ofcom today published its latest complaints data revealing the most complained about major telecoms providers between July and September 2011.

Ofcom appoints new chairman for MG ALBA

December 19, 2011

Maggie Cunningham has been appointed by Ofcom as the new Chairman of MG ALBA, the body responsible for funding Gaelic programming. She will take up the four-year appointment at the beginning of July 2012.

Ofcom decides not to refer advertising trading market to Competition Commission

December 15, 2011

Ofcom today concluded its review of TV advertising trading. The review, which examined the way TV advertising is bought and sold, found no clear evidence of harm to consumers – whether TV viewers, advertisers or end users of products advertised on TV.

UK consumers are a nation of online shoppers

December 14, 2011

More consumers in the UK use the internet for shopping than other major countries, a new Ofcom report reveals.

Draft work programme for 2012/13

December 8, 2011

Ofcom today published its draft 2012/13 Annual Plan for consultation.

Ofcom awards four new community radio licences

December 8, 2011

Ofcom today announces the award of four new community radio licences.

Filter by Date

The Ofcom Communications Team welcomes enquiries from the media:

Telephone
+44 (0) 300 123 4000

Email
ofcomnews@ofcom.org.uk

More Info

  • About Ofcom

    Ofcom is the communications regulator. We regulate TV and radio, fixed line telecoms and mobiles, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate.
    Read more about Ofcom

  • Facts & figures

    Got a deadline? Here are some fast facts about the communications sector.
    View facts & figures

  • Broadcast Bulletins

    Ofcom's fortnightly complaints bulletin. Some of the language and descriptions used in our complaints Bulletins may cause offence.
    Read the bulletins

  • Latest Speeches

    Transcripts of public speeches made by members of the Ofcom Board and senior executives of Ofcom.
    View speeches & presentations

  • Consultations

    Ofcom seeks people's views on a very broad range of policies; at any one time we will have a number of consultations open for comment.
    View consultations

  • Consumer guides

    Let Ofcom help you with handy guides on communications products and services.
    View our guides