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Ofcom confirms plans for spectrum auction early next year
Ofcom has today confirmed plans to auction important airwaves to help improve mobile broadband and support the rollout of 5G.
Broadband customers to save millions following Ofcom review
Broadband customers who are out of contract are set to benefit from a package of pricing changes and commitments from their providers, following a review by Ofcom.
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Ofcom confirms plans for spectrum auction early next year
- Media release
03 August 2020
Ofcom has today confirmed plans to auction important airwaves to help improve mobile broadband and support the rollout of 5G.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/plans-for-spectrum-auction
Broadband customers to save millions following Ofcom review
- Media release
28 July 2020
Broadband customers who are out of contract are set to benefit from a package of pricing changes and commitments from their providers, following a review by Ofcom.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/broadband-customers-to-save-millions
Ofcom awards three new community radio licences in Northampton
- Media release
22 July 2020
Ofcom has today announced the award of three new community radio licences to serve communities in Northampton.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/new-community-radio-licences-in-northampton
Royal Mail fined £1.5m for missing 2018/19 delivery target
- Media release
10 July 2020
Ofcom has today fined Royal Mail £1.5m for failing to meet its regulatory first-class delivery target in 2018/19.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/royal-mail-fined-for-missing-target
UK regulators join forces to ensure online services work well for consumers and businesses
- Media release
01 July 2020
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Ofcom have set up a new forum to help ensure online services work well for consumers and businesses in the UK.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/regulators-join-forces-to-ensure-online-services-work-for-consumers-and-businesses
UK’s internet use surges to record levels
- Media release
24 June 2020
UK adults are now spending more than a quarter of their waking day online – the highest on record – with services such as TikTok and Zoom seeing unprecedented growth, according to Ofcom’s latest study into the nation’s online lives.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/uk-internet-use-surges
Ofcom's General Counsel Polly Weitzman to move on
- Media release
01 June 2020
Ofcom has today announced that Polly Weitzman, Ofcom’s General Counsel, has decided to move on.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/polly-weitzman-to-move-on
New Board appointment for Channel 4
- Media release
29 May 2020
Ofcom has today announced the appointment of a new non-executive director to the Board of Channel 4.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/channel4-board-appointment
Ofcom appoints Alison Marsden as Director of Content Standards, Licensing and Enforcement
- Media release
18 May 2020
Ofcom has today announced that Alison Marsden has been appointed as Director of Content Standards, Licensing and Enforcement.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/ofcom-appoints-alison-marsden
Jonathan Oxley to step down
- Media release
13 May 2020
Ofcom has today announced that Jonathan Oxley, Group Director for Competition and Board member, has decided to step down.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/jonathan-oxley-to-step-down
Broadband networks stand firm during pandemic
- Media release
13 May 2020
Average UK broadband speeds largely held up during the Covid-19 lockdown – despite rising demand from home working, online lessons and TV streaming.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/broadband-networks-during-pandemic
Ofcom awards six new community radio licences (May 2020)
- Media release
12 May 2020
Ofcom has today announced the award of six new community radio licences in England and Scotland.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/six-new-community-radio-licences-may-2020
Reappointment of Mairi Kidd to MG ALBA board
- Media release
30 April 2020
Ofcom has today announced the reappointment of Mairi Kidd to the board of MG ALBA.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/mairi-kidd-mg-alba-board-reappointment
Kevin Bakhurst appointed to the Ofcom Board
- Media release
17 April 2020
Ofcom has appointed Kevin Bakhurst, Ofcom’s Content and Media Policy Group Director, to its Board.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/kevin-bakhurst-appointed-to-ofcom-board
Half of UK adults exposed to false claims about coronavirus
- Media release
09 April 2020
Almost half of UK online adults came across false or misleading information about coronavirus (Covid-19) in the last week, Ofcom has found.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/half-of-uk-adults-exposed-to-false-claims-about-coronavirus
Ofcom sets out licensing plans for small-scale DAB
- Media release
07 April 2020
Local radio listeners will be able to tune into new digital stations following measures announced by Ofcom today.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/licensing-plans-for-small-scale-dab
Changing attitudes of viewers and listeners revealed
- Media release
03 April 2020
TV and radio programmes that are unsuitable for children, or which contain hateful or discriminatory content, should be the priorities for Ofcom’s work in upholding standards – according to viewers and listeners.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/changing-attitudes-of-viewers-and-listeners-revealed
Ofcom awards six new community radio licences (March 2020)
- Media release
25 March 2020
Ofcom has today announced the award of six new community radio licences in England.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/six-new-community-radio-licences
Helping broadband and mobile users stay connected
- Media release
25 March 2020
Ofcom is launching a national information campaign to help broadband and mobile users get the most from their connections as millions of families work and learn at home.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/helping-broadband-and-mobile-users-stay-connected
Ofcom finalises rules for mobile airwaves auction
- Media release
13 March 2020
Ofcom has today confirmed how we will release important airwaves to help improve mobile broadband and support the rollout of 5G.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2020/mobile-airwaves-auction