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Sachin Jogia to join Ofcom as Chief Technology Officer
Ofcom has appointed Sachin Jogia from Amazon as its new Chief Technology Officer.
A nation’s online migration: Ofcom reveals a year lived online
UK adults spent more time online on desktop, smartphones or tablets in 2020 than comparable European countries, according to Ofcom’s annual study into the nation’s online habits.
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Sachin Jogia to join Ofcom as Chief Technology Officer
- Media release
10 June 2021
Ofcom has appointed Sachin Jogia from Amazon as its new Chief Technology Officer.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/sachin-jogia-joins-as-chief-technology-officer
A nation’s online migration: Ofcom reveals a year lived online
- Media release
09 June 2021
UK adults spent more time online on desktop, smartphones or tablets in 2020 than comparable European countries, according to Ofcom’s annual study into the nation’s online habits.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/a-year-lived-online
Ofcom's Chief Executive, Dame Melanie Dawes, responds to the Dyson report
- Media release
21 May 2021
Lord Dyson’s findings are clearly of great concern and raise important questions about the BBC's transparency and accountability.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/dame-melanie-dawes-responds-to-dyson-investigation
Telecoms firms should go further on customer service
- Media release
07 May 2021
Telecoms firms need to go further in tackling customer service problems, despite the support they offered during the pandemic, Ofcom has found.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/telecoms-firms-should-go-further-on-customer-service
Ofcom Election Committee’s decision on complaint from Reform UK
- Media release
05 May 2021
Ofcom’s Election Committee has considered a complaint from Reform UK about the BBC’s live televised leaders’ debate in Wales, broadcast on 29 April 2021.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/election-committee-decision-reform-uk-complaint
Ofcom Election Committee’s decision on Alba Party complaint (4 May 2021)
- Media release
04 May 2021
Ofcom’s Election Committee has considered a complaint, dated 3 May 2021, submitted on behalf of the Alba Party.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/040521-election-committee-decision-alba-party-complaint
Ofcom Election Committee’s decision on Alba Party complaint
- Media release
28 April 2021
Ofcom’s Election Committee has considered a complaint from the Alba Party about the BBC’s coverage of the Scottish Parliamentary Election.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/election-committee-decision-alba-party-complaint
Digital divide narrowed by pandemic, but around 1.5m homes remain offline
- Media release
28 April 2021
The UK’s digital divide narrowed during the coronavirus pandemic, as people have gone online to escape the lockdown, Ofcom research suggests
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/digital-divide-narrowed-but-around-1.5m-homes-offline
Ofcom spectrum auction: final results announced
- Media release
27 April 2021
Ofcom has today announced the final results of the auction for spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz bands, following completion of the remaining stages.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/final-spectrum-auction-results
Melissa Tatton appointed to lead Corporate Group
- Media release
30 March 2021
Ofcom has appointed Melissa Tatton as Chief Operating Officer on a permanent basis.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/melissa-tatton-appointed-to-lead-corporate-group
Ofcom to build tech hub in Manchester ahead of online safety role
- Media release
26 March 2021
Ofcom today announced plans to open a major new digital and technology hub in Manchester, with the creation of up to 150 new jobs by 2025.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/tech-hub-in-manchester
One in three video-sharing users find hate speech
- Media release
24 March 2021
A third of people who use online video-sharing services have come across hateful content in the last three months, according to a new study by Ofcom.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/one-in-three-video-sharing-users-find-hate-speech
Ramping up the rollout of full-fibre broadband
- Media release
18 March 2021
Millions of homes across the country are set be upgraded to faster, more reliable broadband, under new regulations announced today.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/rollout-full-fibre-broadband
Ofcom spectrum auction: principal stage results
- Media release
17 March 2021
Ofcom has announced the outcome of the principal stage of its auction to release more airwaves to improve mobile services and support 5G.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/spectrum-auction-principal-stage-results
Ofcom appoints new Chair and new member to its Advisory Committee for Scotland
- Media release
12 March 2021
Ofcom has today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Partyka as the new Chair of its Advisory Committee for Scotland, and Gerry Crawley as a new member.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/features-and-news/new-chair-and-member-advisory-committee-for-scotland
Ofcom appoints new Chair and new member to its Advisory Committee for Scotland
- Media release
12 March 2021
Ofcom has today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Partyka as the new Chair of its Advisory Committee for Scotland, and Gerry Crawley as a new member.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/new-chair-and-member-advisory-committee-for-scotland
A joined-up approach to digital regulation
- Media release
10 March 2021
The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) today outlined its priorities for the coming year, marking a step-change in coordination of regulation across digital and online services.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/a-joined-up-approach-to-digital-regulation
Ofcom fines O2 £10.5m for overcharging customers
- Media release
12 February 2021
Ofcom has fined O2 £10.5m, after customers leaving the mobile provider were overcharged, due to billing errors by the company.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/ofcom-fines-o2-for-overcharging
Ofcom revokes CGTN's licence to broadcast in the UK
- Media release
04 February 2021
Ofcom has today withdrawn the licence for CGTN to broadcast in the UK, after its investigation concluded that the licence is wrongfully held by Star China Media Limited.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/ofcom-revokes-cgtn-licence-to-broadcast-in-uk
New plans for seamless broadband switching
- Media release
03 February 2021
Broadband and landline customers would benefit from quicker, simpler and more reliable switching, under Ofcom plans to introduce a new ‘one touch’ process.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/media/media-releases/2021/new-plans-for-seamless-broadband-switching