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Official account for Ofcom, the UK’s independent communications regulator. TV, radio, telecoms, video-sharing, post & more. In Welsh: @OfcomCymraeg

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Is your New Year’s resolution to switch mobile providers? 📲

Simply text PAC to 65075 to get all the info you need for a speedy switch – and keep the same phone number.



Find out more: ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecom…

Is your New Year’s resolution to switch mobile providers? 📲 Simply text PAC to 65075 to get all the info you need for a speedy switch – and keep the same phone number. #NewYear #PAC Find out more: ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecom…
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As 2023 comes to a close, we’re looking at how communications have changed in the two decades since Ofcom was formed in 2003.

From post, broadcasting and now online safety, check out 20 facts for 20 years of Ofcom 🔗

ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…

As 2023 comes to a close, we’re looking at how communications have changed in the two decades since Ofcom was formed in 2003. From post, broadcasting and now online safety, check out 20 facts for 20 years of Ofcom 🔗 ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…
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Received a suspicious text? Here's what to do next:

🛑 Stop! Read it carefully and look for details that don't seem right
🙅 Don't click on links or give out personal info
📱 Report it by forwarding to 7726

More tips for staying safe from scams ⬇️
ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…

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More people can stream their favourite festive films with a fast connection this year. 🎄📺

Our research reveals 57% of UK homes can sign up to full-fibre internet – offering faster, more reliable broadband connections.

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More people can stream their favourite festive films with a fast connection this year. 🎄📺 Our research reveals 57% of UK homes can sign up to full-fibre internet – offering faster, more reliable broadband connections. Read more ⬇️ ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…
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Do you live in one of the top 10 places in the UK for full-fibre broadband coverage?

Our research reveals the local authority areas with the highest availability of full-fibre. 📶

🏅Hull is top of the table, and 6 of the top spots are in Northern Ireland ⬇️

Do you live in one of the top 10 places in the UK for full-fibre broadband coverage? Our research reveals the local authority areas with the highest availability of full-fibre. 📶 🏅Hull is top of the table, and 6 of the top spots are in Northern Ireland ⬇️
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Our new broadband & mobile coverage research reveals:

📈 Full-fibre rollout continues to accelerate, as 17.1m homes have access
📶 Availability of 5G is growing rapidly
📉 People unable to get ‘decent’ broadband decreases by 27%

Read more: ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…

Our new broadband & mobile coverage research reveals: 📈 Full-fibre rollout continues to accelerate, as 17.1m homes have access 📶 Availability of 5G is growing rapidly 📉 People unable to get ‘decent’ broadband decreases by 27% Read more: ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…
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We’ve set out our proposed Plan of Work for 2024/25. Our priority themes for next year include:

🌐 Internet we can rely on
📺 Media we trust and value
💻 We live a safer life online
📱Enabling wireless services, & more

Find out more and respond here: ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…

We’ve set out our proposed Plan of Work for 2024/25. Our priority themes for next year include: 🌐 Internet we can rely on 📺 Media we trust and value 💻 We live a safer life online 📱Enabling wireless services, & more Find out more and respond here: ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…
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Half of the UK’s broadcasting workforce is now based outside of London.📍

For the first time, broadcasters provided us with diversity data by geographic area, giving us the clearest picture of who is working in the UK broadcast industry and where.

More: ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…

Half of the UK’s broadcasting workforce is now based outside of London.📍 For the first time, broadcasters provided us with diversity data by geographic area, giving us the clearest picture of who is working in the UK broadcast industry and where. More: ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…
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🚨 New investigation into TikTok.

We asked TikTok about its parental control system, but have reason to believe the information it provided was inaccurate.

We’re now investigating whether TikTok failed to comply with a statutory information request.

🔗 ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…

🚨 New investigation into TikTok. We asked TikTok about its parental control system, but have reason to believe the information it provided was inaccurate. We’re now investigating whether TikTok failed to comply with a statutory information request. 🔗 ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…
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Our new report takes stock of the measures TikTok, Snap and Twitch are taking to protect children from harmful videos, such as:

🚫 How age restrictions are enforced
🏷️ How content is classified & labelled
⚙️ Availability of parental controls

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Our new report takes stock of the measures TikTok, Snap and Twitch are taking to protect children from harmful videos, such as: 🚫 How age restrictions are enforced 🏷️ How content is classified & labelled ⚙️ Availability of parental controls Read more ⬇️ ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…
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Broadband firms should give customers clear information about their service when signing up to a new deal.

Our new guidance aims to clear up confusion around network technologies so people can choose the best broadband service for their needs.

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Broadband firms should give customers clear information about their service when signing up to a new deal. Our new guidance aims to clear up confusion around network technologies so people can choose the best broadband service for their needs. 🔗 ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…
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How can you save money on your telecoms bills? Our pricing trends report reveals:

✅ You can get cheaper broadband as part of a bundle
✅ It can be cheaper to buy a mobile handset outright
✅Look to smaller providers for SIM-only deals

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ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…

How can you save money on your telecoms bills? Our pricing trends report reveals: ✅ You can get cheaper broadband as part of a bundle ✅ It can be cheaper to buy a mobile handset outright ✅Look to smaller providers for SIM-only deals Read more ⬇️ ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…
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Social tariff take-up doubles in a year 📈

More people than ever are benefiting from cheaper broadband and phone packages.

But millions of eligible customers are still missing out on savings, with deals starting from around £12 a month.

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Social tariff take-up doubles in a year 📈 More people than ever are benefiting from cheaper broadband and phone packages. But millions of eligible customers are still missing out on savings, with deals starting from around £12 a month. Read more: ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20…
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