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.

Ofcom has launched a consultation on proposals to revise the non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) licensing process to make it clearer, faster and less burdensome while ensuring effective spectrum management and competition. The regulator proposes requiring applicants for NGSO network licences to have launched at least one satellite before applying and to provide evidence of the benefits of their services, while applications for NGSO gateway licences in the Q/V band must involve a satellite operator. Ofcom also proposes ending routine consultation on gateway applications, extending the consultation period for network licences from 20—30 working days, and requiring applicants to address substantive issues raised. Additional licence condition changes would allow gateways to connect to a wider range of services and oblige licensees to cooperate with other operators to mitigate interference. Existing licences will not be varied, but unused licences may be subject to future regulatory action to ensure spectrum is used effectively. The consultation will run until 18 November 2025.

The Office of Communications (Ofcom) has launched a consultation seeking feedback on draft guidance for super-complaints under the Online Safety Act 2023. The guidance outlines eligibility criteria and procedures for expert organisations to raise concerns about online harms on regulated services. The draft guidance explains the role of super-complaints, eligibility requirements and procedural rules for submitting complaints. The consultation closes on 3 November 2025.

The Office of Communications (Ofcom) has launched a consultation on draft regulations to amend fees for Shared Access spectrum licences. The proposed regulations would introduce new fees for the 2320-2340 MHz frequency band and double the fee for Shared Access (Medium Power) licences in urban areas from £80 to £160 for channels up to 10 MHz. The consultation, running until 5pm on 1 September 2025, maintains existing fees for the 24.45-27.5 GHz band. The changes would amend the existing 2020 Regulations governing spectrum licence fees.

The Office of Communications (Ofcom) has launched a consultation proposing new guidance requiring telecoms companies to withhold caller IDs from international calls displaying UK mobile numbers unless verified as legitimate. The proposal aims to prevent fraudulent 'spoofing' of UK mobile numbers by criminals abroad while maintaining service for genuine roaming customers. The consultation closes on 13 October 2025.

Ofcom has launched a consultation on the draft Wireless Telegraphy (Spectrum Trading and Register) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (the Proposed Regulations), which will amend the Wireless Telegraphy (Spectrum Trading) Regulations 2012, SI 2012/2187 (the Trading Regulations) and the Wireless Telegraphy Register Regulations 2012, 2012/2186 (the Register Regulations). The Proposed Regulations seek to enable the transfer of the rights and obligations conferred by the ‘Shared Access’ licences and Point-to-Point fixed licences in the 7900-8400 MHz band, and remove the 64-66 GHz band for Self Coordinated Links from the Trading Regulations and Register Regulations. The Proposed Regulations will also change which wireless telegraphy licences are tradable under the spectrum trading rules, and which can be included in Ofcom’s public register about spectrum trades and licences. The deadline to respond to the consultation is 23 January 2025.

Ofcom has opened a consultation on 24 April 2025 proposing amendments to the Illegal Content Codes of Practice under the Online Safety Act. The consultation aims to extend blocking and muting controls and comment disabling features to smaller user-to-user service providers likely to be accessed by children. The proposals build on Ofcom's December 2024 Illegal Harms Statement and align with the Protection of Children Codes of Practice. Stakeholders can respond until 22 July 2025.

Ofcom has opened a consultation on its proposed regulation of fixed telecoms markets for 2026-2031. The consultation outlines plans to maintain pro-competition regulation while supporting full-fibre rollout. Key proposals include expanding areas designated for network competition, strengthening rules on Openreach wholesale deals, introducing price caps for speeds up to 80Mbit/s, and supporting copper network closure. The proposals aim to build on existing regulations that have helped achieve 69% full-fibre coverage across the UK, with industry projecting 96% coverage by 2027. The consultation will run until 12 June 2025.

Ofcom has launched a consultation on its proposed framework for enabling future mobile use of the upper 6 GHz band (6425–7125 MHz), with particular emphasis on high-density locations and the management of existing users, forming part of its ongoing work to support more efficient use of the band for both Wi-Fi and mobile services. The consultation closes on 6 July 2026.

The Office of Communications (Ofcom) has launched a consultation regarding new guidance for online platforms about preserving deceased children's digital data. The guidance implements powers granted under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, enabling Ofcom to issue Data Preservation Notices to platforms when requested by coroners investigating child deaths. The consultation, which closes on 28 October 2025, aims to establish standardised requirements for data retention. The new powers take effect from 30 September 2025, with final guidance expected by end-2025.

Ofcom has launched a consultation on its draft guidance to assist providers of online services that publish or display regulated provider pornographic content in complying with their age assurance and record-keeping duties under the Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA 2023). The OSA 2023 is clear that those service providers must implement age assurance which is highly effective at correctly determining whether a user is a child to prevent children from normally encountering their online pornographic content. The deadline for responses is 5 pm on 5 March 2024.

Ofcom has launched a consultation on its three-year Media Literacy Strategy as part of its commitment to ensure communications works for everyone. This follows the Online Safety Act 2023 clarifying and adding specificity to Ofcom's media literacy duties in the Communications Act 2003, which includes building awareness, encouraging technology and systems and publishing a media literacy strategy and annual statement. The consultation will focus on Ofcom’s further activities as a catalyst and convenor to enable the broader ecosystem. Ofcom’s strategy involves making choices about what it will and will not do. Ofcom is now seeking responses from stakeholders that reflect on the unique contributions that it can make to support the advancement of media literacy across the UK. The consultation will close on 24 June 2024.