Company Research Report: Ofcom
Company Overview
- Name: Office of Communications (Ofcom)
- Mission of the company: Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services in the UK, ensuring people get the best from their broadband, home phone, and mobile services, while also overseeing television, radio, and the universal postal service to maintain affordability and accessibility.
- Founded: Published information does not specify the exact founding date. However, details are provided about its activities and initiatives being published since at least June 2010.
- Founded By: No information is available.
- Key People:
- Oliver Griffiths, Group Director, Online Safety
- Headquarters: London, United Kingdom, with regional offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Manchester.
- Number of Employees: No information is available.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known For: Ofcom is known for regulating communication services, supporting media literacy, and implementing the Online Safety Act to protect citizens, specifically children, from harmful online content.
Products and Services
- Products:
- Broadband and Mobile Coverage Checker:
- Description: Allows consumers to enter a postcode to view mobile and broadband service availability.
- Key Features: Interactive maps for coverage results.
- 7726 Service:
- Description: A service for reporting unwanted or scam texts and mobile calls.
- Key Features: Provides a method for consumers to report scams directly to their provider for free.
- Broadcast and On-Demand Bulletin:
- Description: Reports on investigations into broadcasts that may breach Ofcom’s codes.
- Key Features: Details investigations and regulatory outcomes for TV, radio, and video-on-demand.
- Telephone Area Codes Lookup:
- Description: Service to find UK dialling codes by geographic area.
- Key Features: Lookup for numbers starting with 01 and 02.
- Digital Safety Toolkit:
- Description: Provides online services a comprehensive guide to digital safety.
- Key Features: Resources and guidelines for compliance with digital safety regulations.
Recent Developments
- Recent Developments:
- Published guidance on effective age checks to protect children online and prevent exposure to harmful content.
- Launched a digital safety toolkit to aid online services in enhancing their safety measures.
- New Products:
- The development of a Telecommunications Market Data Update, highlighting trends in the UK telecommunications sector: Q3 2024 saw a 2.4% increase in fixed broadband lines and a 1.8% increase in mobile retail revenues.
- New Features:
- Expansion of electromagnetic field measurements near mobile base stations has been ongoing to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Partnerships:
- Participation in international working groups, engaging stakeholders to inform further development of Public Service Media and exploring future sustainability with stakeholders.
This report provides an overview of Ofcom, its offerings, and recent growth areas. For further details, direct contact with Ofcom via their published details or access to specific publications may be necessary.
