Office of Communications - Project Open Gov

The UK regulator for communications services, broadcasting, postal services, spectrum and online services.

Category: Regulators Technology and data

Abbreviation: Ofcom

Also used as: OFCOM, communications regulator, media regulator, telecoms regulator

Official website: Visit Ofcom

Last reviewed: 3 August 2026

Ofcom is the UK regulator for communications services, broadcasting, postal services, radio spectrum and online services. It regulates areas including telecoms, TV and radio broadcasting, broadband, mobile networks, postal operators and aspects of online safety. It may appear in summaries involving media regulation, digital infrastructure, online platforms, broadcasting standards and consumer protection.

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