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Latest telecoms and pay TV complaints figures

March 28, 2013

Ofcom today published levels of complaints for the major telecoms and pay TV providers between October and December 2012.

Protecting the universal postal service for consumers

March 27, 2013

Ofcom has today outlined measures to continue to safeguard the universal postal service, including increased protection for rural post boxes.

Average UK broadband speeds hit double figures

March 14, 2013

Residential broadband speeds more than treble in four years to 12.0Mbit/s Average residential UK broadband speeds reached 12.0Mbit/s in November 2012, Ofcom research reveals.

Ofcom prepares for second phase of local TV licensing

March 13, 2013

Ofcom today invites expressions of interest to offer local TV services in 30 locations across the UK, ahead of a second phase of licensing.

Report for Government on UK’s broadband progress

March 5, 2013

Ofcom has today published a report for the Government on the coverage, take-up, usage, price and choice of fixed and mobile broadband services in the UK, relative to other European countries.

Ofcom awards Preston local TV licence

March 1, 2013

Ofcom has awarded the licence to run the local TV service in Preston on digital terrestrial TV (DTT), completing the first phase of local TV licensing.

Ofcom appoints new members to the Advisory Committee for Scotland

February 27, 2013

Ofcom today announces the appointment of two new members of the Advisory Committee for Scotland.

Ofcom proposes to reduce prices for high-speed data links

February 25, 2013

Ofcom has notified the European Commission of proposals to reduce prices for high speed data links which support UK businesses as well as mobile and broadband providers.

Ofcom awards Liverpool local TV licence

February 21, 2013

Ofcom has awarded the licence to run the local TV service in Liverpool on digital terrestrial TV (DTT).

Ofcom seeks views on ITV, STV, UTV and Channel 5 licences

February 21, 2013

Ofcom today invites views on proposals regarding the ITV, STV, UTV and Channel 5 television broadcast licences.

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