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Supplying Ofcom

Information on Ofcom s procurement process and the online tendering system

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/policies-and-guidelines/supplying-ofcom

Rules on using radio equipment

The rules that apply to spectrum use in the UK. Includes licence-exempt use and devices like jammers and repeaters.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/rules

Supplying numbers for 09 premium rate services and codes to facilitate mobile number portability

This statement sets out Ofcom’s decisions in relation to making additional numbers available for premium rate sexual entertainment services and additional routing codes to facilitate mobile number portability. 

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/supply_numbers

Issue 256 of Ofcom's Broadcast Bulletin

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Breach of Rule 5.5. Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin, Issue 256 16 June 2014. ... Ofcom noted that the broadcast was preceded by the following on-screen message:.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/50638/obb256.pdf

Premium rate services (PRS)

12 July 2012

Premium rate services are a form of micro-payment for paid for content, data services and value added services that are subsequently charged to your telephone bill. They tend to cost more than a normal phone call or text message. They usually operate on numbers beginning 09, 118, 087 or five or six digit mobile voice and text shortcodes

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/information-for-industry/policy/premium-rate-services

Tech firms must clamp down on illegal online materials

09 November 2023

Tech firms must use a range of measures to protect their users from illegal content online – from child sexual abuse material and grooming to fraud – under detailed plans set out by the new online safety regulator today.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2023/tech-firms-must-clamp-down-on-illegal-online-materials

Radio operations

Information specific to those working in radio broadcasting and radio communications.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/information-for-industry/radio-broadcasters

Access services report: 2017

23 May 2018

This report sets out the extent to which on-demand programme services carried subtitles, audio description or signing during two periods: Jan-Dec 2016 and Jan-July 2017.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/research-and-data/multi-sector-research/accessibility-research/tv-access-report-2017

Securing universal postal service

02 December 2014

Ofcom’s duty in post is to carry out its functions in a way that it considers will secure the provision of a universal postal service

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/postal-services/information-for-the-postal-industry/securing-universal-postal-service

Policies and guidelines

A list of Ofcom's policies and guidelines.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/policies-and-guidelines

Broadcast Bulletin Issue number 285

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Yoga for You (Lamhe TV), Britain’s Got Talent (ITV), Geo News, New Style Radio 98.7 FM, ARY News, Samaa, Dunya News, Off Their Rockers: Blue Badge Special (trailer) ITV, BBC World News, CNBC, CNN International, FBC-produced programming (BBC World News), World Business (CNBC), Marketplace Middle East and Quest Means Business (CNN International), BritAsia TV, Pulse (Cheddar Valley), MATV, Sangat Television, Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away (Channel 5), Exposure: Charities Behaving Badly ( ITV

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/50079/issue_285.pdf

Waiver of BT’s price notification requirements to extend FTTC Simultaneous Provide offer

Ofcom has published a consultation on a request by Openreach to waive an obligation relating to its Generic Ethernet Access, Fibre to the Cabinet service.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/waiver-bt-fttc

Spectrum information portal

12 April 2024

This spectrum information portal provides information on allocation, applications, licenced use (this view replaces the Wireless Telegraphy Act Register) and licence trades (this view replaces the TNR).

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/information/spectrum-information-system-sis/spectrum-information-portal

Contacting Ofcom

If you want to contact us for advice or to complain to Ofcom, please call on 0300 123 3333. We are open Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/contact-us

Wholesale Local Access Market Review: Statement – Volume 1

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This document sets out the conclusions of our Wholesale Local Access Market Review in relation to the UK excluding the Hull Area. Wholesale local access refers to the connections from the local telephone exchange to a home or business premises, which are used to provide broadband and other services at the retail level.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/112475/wla-statement-vol-1.pdf

Enforcement Bulletin

Information about our investigations into alleged breaches of regulatory, consumer and competition rules and resolution of regulatory disputes between communications providers or postal operators.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/bulletins/enforcement-bulletin

Number Availability

This statement sets out Ofcom’s decisions in relation to making additional number sub-ranges available for Premium Rate Services (‘PRS’) and modifications to the specific numbering application form used when applying for PRS numbers.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/numavail

Consultation: Ofcom’s proposed plan of work 2021/22 – Making communications work for everyone

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https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/209128/plan-of-work-202122.pdf

Our England office

Address, advisory committee, map and transport access information relating to the Ofcom English office at 2 Riverside House, London, England

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/how-ofcom-is-run/nations-and-regions/england

Waiver of BT’s price notification requirements for charges in relation to the transfer and migration of legacy Ethernet services to new Ethernet services

This consultation proposed to give consent to a waiver of the price notification requirements in relation to the transfer and migration charges from BT's legacy Ethernet services to BT's new Ethernet services.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-3/ethernet-waiver