What is Ofcom?
Ofcom is a communications regulator. They regulate the TV and radio sectors, fixed lone telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. They make sure that people in the UK get the best from their communications services and are protected from scams and sharp practices.
Ofcom regulates under the Communications act 2003 the detailed act of parliament spells out exactly what Ofcom should do. The Act says that Ofcom's general duties should be to further the interests of citizens and of consumers.
Ofcom is funded by fees from industry fro regulating broadcasting and communications networks, and grant-in-aid from the government.
Their main legal duties are to ensure:
- The UK has a wide range of electronic communications services.
- A wide range of high quality television and radio programmes are provided, appealing to a range of tastes and interests.
- People who watch television and listen to the radio are protected from harmful or offensive material.
- People are protected from being treated unfairly in television and radio programmes, and from having their privacy invaded
- A universal postal service is provided in the UK – this means a six days a week, universally priced delivery and collection service across the country.
- The radio spectrum (the airwaves used by everyone from taxi firms and boat owners, to mobile-phone companies and broadcasters) is used in the most effective way.
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