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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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Tech companies must up their game on protecting women and girls from online harm. Our new guidance sets out practical action to tackle online misogynistic abuse, pile-ons, stalking, intimate image abuse, and more. 🔗 https://t.co/Vt8r8aJSYk
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We've fined the provider of a nudification site £50,000 for failing to use age checks to protect children from encountering pornography online. Find out more: https://t.co/ziecQf12kX
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Brits devour data at record levels. Our latest Connected Nations report found: 📱 UK mobile data use climbs over 1.2 billion gigabytes per month. 📶 ‘Full 5G’ delivered to 83% of the UK. 🛜 Full fibre’s flying, but many are not making the most of it. 🔗 https://t.co/N7C5kEsbE9
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Roblox will require all users to perform age-checks to access chat from January
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The move comes amid multiple lawsuits, including from the attorneys general of Texas and Louisiana, against Roblox over child safety concerns. The lawsuits were filed following reports that Roblox...
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Ofcom statement following Tim Davie's resignation as Director General of the BBC:
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Our rules are clear that politicians may not present news programmes unless exceptionally justified and our recently updated guidance puts this beyond doubt.
‘It isn’t news: it’s opinion and polemic.’ Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells @Lewis_Goodall she is ‘disappointed’ in OFCOM for not taking action on politicians presenting the news.
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Fed up with your phone signal and unsure who the best provider is in your area? Our free mobile coverage checker is here to help. 🏠 Enter your postcode 📊 See how coverage compares Check it out here: https://t.co/fl6Th7aS7V…
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⚠️ If you receive a text message about Winter Fuel Payments, it’s a scam. Winter Fuel Payments are paid automatically to those eligible. Report suspicious texts by forwarding them to 7726 for free 🤳
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We're inviting views on future approaches to stamp pricing. This is part of our latest work to ensure people have access to an affordable universal postal service. Find out more 🔗 https://t.co/O6kl1AQnxT
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We've also opened two new investigations in our broadcast and on-demand bulletin: 🔎 Love and Other Drugs, Prime Video, 18 Sep 25 - under rules for on-demand services to protect children. 🔎James O’Brien, LBC 97.3 FM, 22 Jul 25 - under rule 2.3 on generally accepted standards.⬇️
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🚨In breach: Kevin O’Sullivan’s Political Asylum, Talk, 30 January 2025. We found that due impartiality was not preserved in a programme discussing the postponement of local elections, which was a matter of political controversy and current public policy. New investigations.⬇️
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🚨 Latest telecoms and pay-TV complaints revealed. EE received the most complaints across broadband, landline, and pay-TV from April-June 2025. See how your provider compares 👇 🔗 https://t.co/MoLElshvTs
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Ofcom’s statement on O2’s decision to increase mid-contract price rises beyond what customers agreed when they signed up: https://t.co/xvGb6zqZ5K
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We're proposing new rules to clamp down on mobile messaging scams and better protect people from fraudsters. 600 million suspicious messages are blocked each year – these practical measures are designed to further disrupt scammers. Find out more 🔗 https://t.co/JHCHuefnKH
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Think you can spot a scam? 🤔 They're getting trickier. This Scams Awareness Week we’re sharing simple tips and signs to help you stay one step ahead. Head over to our website for our advice ⤵️ https://t.co/g2gUZ5iuwl
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📢 Best and worst parcel firms for customer satisfaction revealed. We found: 📦 Over two thirds of customers experienced a delivery issue in the past six months ✅ Amazon has retained its top spot ❌ Evri and Yodel customers are the least satisfied 🔗 https://t.co/esEUEUeqrY
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📶 Looking for the best mobile provider near you? Use Map Your Mobile, our free mobile coverage checker. Simply enter your postcode & see the top networks for you. Check it out here: https://t.co/fl6Th7aS7V…
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We've updated our guidance to broadcasters about politicians presenting news, following our consultation. The guidance reflects the modern news landscape and sets guardrails for broadcasters. Find out more: https://t.co/OFnPVGLuFh
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Our investigation has found that the BBC's 'Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone' documentary broke our broadcasting rule that factual programmes must not materially mislead the audience. Full update: https://t.co/uzsiZtEqRU
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