Office of Communications

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

Abbreviation: Ofcom

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

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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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