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Operating a premium rate service

Published: 31 January 2025

Last updated: 2 February 2026

If you are involved in the provision of a premium rate service, you need to check if you are a regulated PRS provider carrying out a regulated activity within the meaning of The Regulation of Premium Rate Services Order 2024 (‘the PRS Order’).

Electronic Communications Code: Consultations and Final Directions

Published: 15 February 2024

Last updated: 30 January 2026

Consultation documents and final directions relating to the application and revocation of the Electronic Communications Code.

Register of persons with powers under the Electronic Communications Code

Published: 15 February 2024

Last updated: 30 January 2026

This register lists companies that have been granted powers under the Electronic Communications Code.

Commercial radio industry data collection

Published: 23 January 2024

Last updated: 27 January 2026

Information on submitting radio relevant turnover returns for commercial licence holders.

Ofcom’s annual report on the BBC

Published: 30 November 2023

Last updated: 23 January 2026

This is Ofcom’s eighth Annual Report on the BBC in which we assess the BBC’s performance against all areas of our regulation and set out how we have carried out our role.

Telecoms numbering

Published: 28 April 2010

Last updated: 22 January 2026

This section provides information about UK telephone numbers, and allows communications providers to apply for telephone numbers from the National Numbering Plan.

Tackling nuisance calls and messages

Published: 11 May 2023

Last updated: 22 January 2026

Consumer guide to tackling nuisance calls and messages can be a very handy link.

Refresher messaging on Silent and Abandoned Calls

Published: 22 January 2026

Providers are reminded to ensure they take appropriate steps to prevent silent and abandoned calls.

Global Online Safety Regulators Network

Published: 14 March 2024

Last updated: 22 January 2026

Ofcom has joined forces with international regulators to enhance global efforts to make the online world a safer place.

TV industry data collection

Published: 23 January 2024

Last updated: 21 January 2026

Licensed TV broadcasters are requested to submit Market Intelligence database returns to Ofcom via the Ofcom Online Services Portal.

Monitoring the impact of the BBC's activities on competition

Published: 8 February 2024

Last updated: 20 January 2026

Ofcom must consider the impacts of the BBC’s activities on fair and effective competition.

Age checks: Why their placement matters in pornography

Published: 14 January 2026

This blog outlines where we consider to be the safest (and compliant) placement of an age check on pornography sites.

Update on implementing the Media Act

Published: 17 October 2024

Last updated: 14 January 2026

Latest updates for implementing the Media Act

MSOM Advisory Panel

Published: 14 March 2024

Last updated: 14 January 2026

The Making Sense of Media Advisory Panel informs Ofcom's work to help improve the online skills, knowledge and understanding of UK adults and children.

‘Adults Only’: what to do if your online service allows pornography

Published: 16 July 2024

Last updated: 13 January 2026

If you allow pornography on your online service, this page is for you. It explains what you need to know about the Online Safety Act and what you need to check to ensure you follow the rules.

Section nine: Commercial references on TV

Published: 19 February 2024

Last updated: 5 January 2026

This section of the Broadcasting Code relates to broadcasters' editorial independence and control over programming with a distinction between editorial content and advertising.

Rules, procedures and fees

Published: 6 March 2024

Last updated: 5 January 2026

Ofcom has published Interim Procedures for handling complaints and investigations. We are currently consulting on long term procedures.

Performance

Published: 4 March 2024

Last updated: 18 December 2025

Ofcom is tasked with holding the BBC to account in relation to its output and services, using the range of regulatory tools at our disposal.

Regional TV production and programming

Published: 15 February 2021

Last updated: 17 December 2025

Information and guidance on the regional production quotas imposed on public service broadcasters.

Broadcast and On Demand Bulletin: Notes to broadcasters

Published: 4 March 2024

Last updated: 15 December 2025

Ofcom occasionally publishes notes to alert broadcasters and on demand service providers to key changes or information.

Online safety regulatory documents and guidance

Published: 23 October 2025

Last updated: 15 December 2025

Latest versions of Ofcom’s online safety regulatory documents and guidance, as well as links to previous, superseded versions.

Online safety fees: what the duties are and how to comply with them

Published: 21 November 2025

Last updated: 11 December 2025

Find out about the new fees-related duties imposed on certain providers of regulated services under the Online Safety Act and how to comply with them.

File-storage and file-sharing: know the online safety risks, the rules, and how to comply

Published: 21 November 2025

Last updated: 10 December 2025

Guidance for the file-storage and file-sharing industries on how the Online Safety Act applies to these services, the risks file-storage and file-sharing could present to users, and what to do to comply with the rules.

Online safety industry bulletin - December 2025

Published: 9 December 2025

This edition of our industry bulletin highlights the findings of our Online Safety in 2025 report and looks ahead to our 2026 roadmap to help providers of online services deliver meaningful, measurable improvements for users online.

Business Radio

Published: 5 December 2025

Business Radio Fees Calculator

Published: 5 December 2025

Important dates for Online Safety compliance

Published: 17 October 2024

Last updated: 2 December 2025

The Online Safety Act makes companies that operate a wide range of online services legally responsible for keeping people safe online.