Latest News About Ofcom

Here are the latest updates on Ofcom as of today.

• Ofcom is actively consulting and updating its codes of practice in light of new Online Safety Act priorities, including measures to address cyberflashing and self-harm content, with firms required to assess risks and implement protections. This reflects ongoing regulatory evolution to strengthen online safety standards in the UK. [cite ]
• The regulator has published updates on spectrum policy, including satellite services and the 2 GHz band, with ongoing consultations to expand space-to-device capabilities and satellite broadband access. This signals a push to broaden UK wireless infrastructure and satellite services. [cite ]
• In broadband and mobile, Ofcom has been finalizing full-fibre rollout rules for the Openreach framework and is continuing investigations into outages affecting major providers, including BT and Three, to assess regulatory compliance and network stability. [cite ]
• Related coverage notes Ofcom’s role in media regulation, including potential sanctions or action regarding broadcast content and platform practices, and its research on how audiences consume news across online and offline channels. [cite ][cite ]
• For current and rolling updates, Ofcom maintains a News Centre and partners with media outlets to publish ongoing developments, consultations, and enforcement actions. [cite ][cite ]

If you’d like, I can pull specific items (e.g., the latest consultation topics, dates, and how to participate) or summarize recent regulatory actions by topic (online safety, spectrum, broadband rollout, or telecom outages). I can also provide direct links to Ofcom’s official pages and recent press releases.