Ofcom has issued updated guidance on network and service resilience for communication providers, focusing on compliance with security duties under the Communications Act 2003. This guidance supersedes and replaces Ofcom's 2022 resilience guidance document. The updated guidance outlines measures for providers such as avoiding single points of failure, implementing automatic failover systems, and improving operational resilience through training and tools. Providers are expected to follow this guidance to ensure stronger network reliability and continuity of services across the UK, reflecting increasing digital reliance.

Ofcom has collaborated with international online safety regulators through the Global Online Safety Regulators Network (GOSRN), which has published a position statement highlighting the importance of age assurance in protecting children online. The statement sets out four key principles: that age assurance plays a foundational role in protecting children from harmful content and enabling age-appropriate online experiences; that it must be accurate, reliable and fair; that data protection, privacy and freedom of expression must be upheld; and that enforcement should be fair, transparent and proportionate. The statement aligns with Ofcom’s ongoing work under the Online Safety Act 2023, in which age checks play a central role. GOSRN has also committed, through its three-year strategic plan, to improving international regulatory coherence on age assurance, with Ofcom confirming it will continue working with international partners to protect children online.

Ofcom has established a new Advisory Committee on Disinformation and Misinformation to provide guidance on specific areas of its work as outlined in the Online Safety Act. This development marks a significant step in Ofcom's efforts to address the challenges posed by false and misleading information online.

The Office of Communications (Ofcom) has launched a call for evidence to inform two statutory reports required under the Online Safety Act. These reports will examine how regulated service providers have implemented age assurance to meet their statutory duties and the factors that may hinder effective implementation, as well as the role app stores play in exposing children to harmful content through regulated apps. The call for evidence will close on 1 December 2025.

Ofcom has launched a call for evidence to inform its first statutory report on content harmful to children under section 63 of the Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA 2023), ahead of the report’s publication by 26 October 2026. The review will examine the prevalence and effects of primary priority content (PPC), priority content (PC) and non-designated content (NDC) across regulated user-to-user, search and combined services. Ofcom is seeking evidence on the incidence of such content, the severity of harm that children in the UK experience or may experience as a result of exposure and whether and how it may be appropriate to make changes to the kinds of PPC and PC in the OSA 2023. Ofcom is particularly seeking evidence collected since the children’s safety duties came into force in July 2025. The call for evidence closes on 10 March 2026.

Ofcom has launched a call for input as part of its review of broadcast regulation, seeking stakeholder views on how the current regulatory framework should evolve in both the short and long term. This follows Ofcom’s recent ‘Transmission Critical’ review of public service media (PSM). Ofcom is requesting evidence of regulation that may no longer be appropriate in light of wider market changes or that may adversely impact audiences, innovation, competition or the future provision of PSM. Where regulatory changes are deemed necessary, Ofcom will consult on proposed modifications to its rules, while areas requiring legislative change will be discussed with the government. The call for input closes on 29 January 2026.

Ofcom has launched a consultation on its proposed 2026/27 Plan of Work, which sets out its priority areas for the upcoming financial year. The draft plan identifies four priorities aligned with Ofcom's Three Year Plan 2025–28: (1) ensuring reliable internet and postal services; (2) supporting trusted and valued media; (3) promoting a safer online environment and (4) enabling wireless connectivity across the UK economy. The consultation closes on 5 February 2026, with stakeholder events scheduled for January 2026 in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh and Belfast. Ofcom intends to publish its final plan in March 2026.

Ofcom has launched a consultation to examine the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption on telecoms customers. Ofcom is seeking views from telecom providers, application developers, consumer organisations, and researchers on how AI affects both residential and business users. Submissions can be sent until 10 March 2026.

Ofcom has published a new consultation outlining proposals for Mobile Network Operators' payment of Annual Licence Fees (ALFs). The consultation, released on 27 February 2025, includes draft Regulations that would implement both the revised ALF levels proposed in December 2024 and new payment mechanisms. Stakeholders are invited to submit responses using the specified consultation response form by 5pm on 11 April 2025.

The Office of Communications (Ofcom) has launched a consultation proposing new licence conditions for Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) multiplex operators. The consultation implements provisions of the Media Act 2024 requiring local and national multiplex operators to publish information about radio station carriage payments. Ofcom proposes mandating publication of rate cards, similar to existing requirements for small-scale DAB operators. The consultation closes on 4 November 2025.

Ofcom has published a consultation proposing regulation of fixed telecoms markets in the Hull Area for November 2026 to 2031. The consultation aims to promote competition and investment in fibre networks where incumbent provider KCOM maintains a near monopoly position at wholesale and retail levels. Ofcom has published six volumes covering market analysis, remedies, regulatory financial reporting and draft legal instruments, alongside pre-consultation submissions from KCOM and CityFibre. The consulation ends on 26 February 2026.

Ofcom has opened a consultation on implementing changes to the listed sporting events regime introduced by the Media Act 2024. The updated framework will expand coverage requirements beyond traditional broadcasters to include streaming services and on-demand platforms showing live coverage to UK audiences. The Act creates two service categories—one for Public Service Broadcasters (PSBs) and another for all other providers. Ofcom must define key terms and revise its Code on listed events as part of the implementation. The consultation closes on the 8 August 2025.