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Ofcom is the United Kingdom's communications regulator, responsible for ensuring high-quality, competitive services across the country's telephone, mobile, TV,

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Company facts

Founded
2003
Employees
1,000
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Type
Government

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Ofcom is the United Kingdom's communications regulator, responsible for ensuring high-quality, competitive services across the country's telephone, mobile, TV, radio, and on-demand markets. The agency monitors and enforces standards that protect consumers from fraud and bad practice, while also managing the national postal service and spectrum allocation for wireless devices. By fostering innovation and fair competition, Ofcom supports the evolving digital economy and guarantees that all citizens have access to reliable communications technology. Its unique blend of regulatory oversight, policy development, and consumer advocacy sets it apart as the cornerstone of the UK's media and telecom landscape.