Latest News About Ofcom

Here are the latest publicly reported updates on Ofcom.

• Ofcom has recently launched consultations related to updates in online safety codes of practice to address cyberflashing and encouraging serious self-harm, following new priority offences under the Online Safety Act. This indicates ongoing regulatory tightening around platform risk assessments and user protections.[1]

• The regulator is actively updating its approach to spectrum and satellite services, including facilitating direct-to-device space reception and planning further consultations on spectrum allocation for satellite broadband on ships and planes, as well as revisiting the 2 GHz band policy.[1]

• In broadband policy, Ofcom has finalised plans to support the final phase of the UK’s full-fibre rollout, with updated Openreach rules covering the next five years and ongoing investigations into broadband outages and network performance.[1]

• Ofcom has been conducting investigations into mobile network outages affecting major operators (e.g., BT and Three) to assess compliance with regulatory obligations around network availability and emergency-call reporting.[1]

• Market-facing results and regulatory actions include regulators highlighting consumer protection measures for broadband and mobile services, with ongoing reviews of content regulation and potential sanctions in the broadcast sector, such as oversight of certain programmes or platforms.[4][6]

If you’d like, I can drill into any of these topics (online safety updates, satellite/broadband spectrum, full-fibre rollout, or mobile outages) and pull the most recent official notices or statements with links. I can also summarize what these developments mean for consumers and service providers in practical terms.