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  • Published on 10:57 GMT

    Ofcom secures telecare customer commitments from BT

    UK regulator Ofcom has secured commitments from BT to improve protections for vulnerable telecare customers as they migrate to digital lines. This comes after Ofcom's monitoring programme identified concerns with an outbound calling campaign within …

    Source: Telecompaper - Neutral
  • Published on 07:26 GMT

    Ofcom: One-fifth of Brits use AI chatbots for news, but trust is limited

    Nearly three-quarters (73%) of adults say they now access news using online intermediaries including social media, video-sharing platforms, search engines, news aggregators and AI tools, compared to just 57% who say they access news directly through …

    Source: The Media Leader - Pending
  • Published on Sep 15, 2026

    ‘Underwhelmed’: Ofcom admits online safety impact falling short as full roll-out slips to 2027

    Tuesday 15 September 2026 4:00 pm Griffiths said Ofcom "shared the frustration" Britain’s online safety watchdog has admitted its flagship rules have so far had an “underwhelming” impact on children’s safety, as it revealed the Online Safety Act …

    Source: City A.M. - Center-right
  • Published on Sep 15, 2026

    Ofcom to offer more FM and AM radio licences

    Ofcom has concluded the future of radio includes more new radio stations around the UK broadcasting on FM and AM. But any new service on the analogue band must be a community-based station, as the regulator says it has zero plans in the short to medium …

    Source: Radio Today - Pending
  • Published on Sep 15, 2026

    One fifth of UK adults use AI tools to access news - Ofcom

    One fifth of UK adults are now using AI tools to follow the latest news, according to the latest 2026 News Report from regulator Ofcom. The report shows a fragmented media landscape, with UK adults now seeing on average around 12 different news sources …

    Source: Telecompaper - Neutral
  • Published on Sep 15, 2026

    Ofcom report reveals one in five Britons uses AI to keep up with news

    The regulator’s 2026 News Report has detailed a “dramatic shift in how news is being distributed and consumed”, according to Ofcom. It has reported that AI tools are now becoming a gateway to news consumption, finding that 21% of adults have used an AI app …

    Source: LBC - Center-right
  • Published on 11:45 GMT

    US court dismisses 4chan's case against Britain's media regulator

    Sept 16 : U.S. internet forums 4chan and Kiwi Farms' lawsuit against Britain's media regulator Ofcom has been dismissed by a court in Washington DC, which said it did not have jurisdiction to rule on the matter. The owners of the forums clashed …

    Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
  • Published on Sep 15, 2026

    'One in five' Britons using AI to get their news, says Ofcom

    One in five people are now using AI to keep up with current affairs, according to communications watchdog Ofcom. Its 2026 News Report details a "dramatic shift" in how news is consumed and distributed, particularly among younger adults and more …

    Source: Yahoo News - United Kingdom - Center-left
  • Published on Sep 15, 2026

    Ofcom: Broadcast news continues to cut through   

    Ofcom’s News Report 2026 reveals dramatic shifts in how news is being distributed and consumed across the UK’s fragmented media landscape. With a multitude of online intermediaries, commentators, influencers and specialist outlets, as well as traditional …

    Source: Advanced Television - Neutral
  • Published on 11:36 GMT

    US court dismisses 4chan’s case against Britain’s media regulator

    Sept 16 (Reuters) – U.S. internet forums 4chan and Kiwi Farms’ lawsuit against Britain’s media regulator Ofcom has been dismissed by a court in Washington DC, which said it did not have ​jurisdiction to rule on the matter. The owners of the forums ‌clashed …

    Source: WKZO - Michigan - Pending
  • Published on 10:46 GMT

    Fact check: Social media proposal is not Government policy

    In one example it was claimed the Government is “about to give Ofcom the power to shut down social media & take away our speech.” Another said: “Labour are going to give Ofcom the power to shut down social media in Britain.” Evaluation The Bill in …

    Source: The Northern Echo - Neutral
  • Published on 08:53 GMT

    Ceiliúradh déanta ar Raidió Fáilte in Halla na Cathrach

    Chruinnigh na céadta le chéile in Halla na Cathrach Dé hAoine 11 Meán Fómhair, mar a rinneadh ceiliúradh ar an stáisiún raidió pobail Raidió Fáilte agus é ag craoladh ar feadh fiche bliain faoi rialacha Ofcom. Bhí Dónall Mac Giolla Chóill agus Caoimhe …

    Source: Belfast Media - Neutral
  • Published on Sep 14, 2026

    Ofcom secure BT changes to protect vulnerable UK users during digital phone switch

    The UK telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has closed a compliance remediation process it had for broadband and phone provider BT, which reflected some weaknesses that the regulator found in the provider’s handling of vulnerable customers during the switch from …

    Source: ISP Review - Neutral
  • Published on 09:47 GMT

    Comms Council UK publish data-sharing guidance for tackling telephone fraud

    The Comms Council UK, which represents the national Unified Communications and Voice-over-Internet-Protocol (VoIP) phone industry, has this morning published its data-sharing guidance – produced with support from the Home Office, Ofcom, and Information …

    Source: ISP Review - Neutral
  • Published on Sep 14, 2026

    Ofcom launches new online consumer hub for telecoms customers

    UK regulator Ofcom has launched a new online portal called Consumer Hub to provide practical money-saving advice and tips for broadband, mobile and pay-TV customers. The online portal also provides consumers with information on common service problems and …

    Source: Telecompaper - Neutral
  • Published on Sep 14, 2026

    Ofcom reminds broadcasters over election rules

    Posted by Reporter September 14, 2026 - 9:01 am 02 minutes Broadcasters are being warned to review political coverage throughout the Holborn and St Pancras election period. The UK Parliamentary by election takes place on Thursday 8 October 2026, with Ofcom …

    Source: Radio Today - Pending
  • Published on Sep 12, 2026

    Royal Mail 'repeatedly fail' to meet delivery targets - Ofcom urged to act

    A separate letter has also been sent to Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds amid calls for the Government to consider whether Ofcom has enough power to hold Royal Mail to account. Royal Mail has repeatedly fallen short of its delivery targets in recent …

    Source: Daily Express - Right-wing
  • Published on 10:07 GMT

    UK fiber companies bite back at 'wily wolf' Openreach's pricing tactics

    It's not unusual to hear a UK fiber company CEO criticize Openreach – the semi-independent networks arm of BT, the former state-owned monopoly, and a dominant force in broadband. Much has been said in the past about Openreach's pricing incentives …

    Source: Light Reading - Neutral
  • Published on 04:05 GMT

    Essex schools tighten phone rules as 96 per cent of teens use social media

    The debate has been given fresh momentum by the government's Growing Up in the Online World consultation updated last month, one of the largest on children's online safety ever in the UK. More than 116,000 parents, children, teachers and experts …

    Source: Chelmsford & Mid Essex Times - Pending

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