Latest News About Ofcom

Here are the latest publicly reported items about Ofcom up to now:

• Ofcom has been active with updates and consultations around the Online Safety Act, including proposals to update codes of practice to reflect priority offences such as cyberflashing and encouraging serious self-harm. These changes aim to tighten how platforms assess risk and protect users.[1]
• Spectrum and satellite services continue to be a focus, with Ofcom exploring spectrum sharing and space-based technologies (including satellite direct-to-device capabilities) and plans to make more spectrum available for satellite broadband on ships and planes. These initiatives are part of broader efforts to expand UK connectivity.[1]
• Full-fibre rollout plans and monitoring of outages remain in Ofcom’s agenda, including oversight of Openreach rules for the next several years and ongoing investigations into broadband outages.[1]
• Ofcom has conducted investigations into mobile network outages in the UK (notably BT and Three) to assess regulatory compliance around network availability and reporting requirements.[1]
• Media and telecoms regulation coverage includes ongoing research into how people get news (with Ofcom-affiliated studies) and consideration of potential actions against broadcasters or platforms under its remit, including oversight of AI-related issues on social platforms.[3]
• Regional and national outlets are reporting on Ofcom’s investigations and regulatory actions, including scrutiny of platform practices (notably social media and AI-generated content) and potential sanctions where concerns arise.[5]

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