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OFCOM - THE REGULATOR FOR THE UK COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY

What is OFCOM?
Ofcom is the regulator for the UK communications industries, with responsibility across television, radio, telecommunications
and wireless communication services. Phone 020 79813040.

Under the Communications Act 2003 it is their duty to further the interests of citizens in relation to communications matters;
and to further the interests of consumers in relevant markets, where appropriate by promoting competition.

The six specific duties of Ofcom fall into six areas:
1 - Ensuring the optimal use of the electro-magnetic spectrum
2 - Ensuring that a wide range of electronic communictions services - including high speed data services - is available
     throughout the UK
3 - Ensuring a wide range of TV and radio services of high quality and wide apppeal
4 - Maintaining plurality in the provision of broadcasting
5 - Applying adequate protection for the audiences against offensive or harmful material
6 - Applying adequate protection for audiences against unfainess or infringement of privacy

Have a look at the communications picture objectively, use an impartial online price comparison tool. The results
are displayed in a table to make comparisons easy. Switching data is updated regularly and can give you a
comprehensive guide to the suppliers prices for your area. You the Consumer has the power to choose.