Tag: OFCOM
1 in 6 not receiving Universal Service Obligation from broadband provider
The study highlights a widening gap between official availability data and the actual speeds customers experience in their homes. The government defines a “decent” broadband connection under the Universal Service […]
Signal struggles on trains widespread, Ofcom research finds
Train passengers in the UK face widespread mobile network failures, with connection tests failing up to 83% of the time, depending on the provider, according to a report by the […]
Ofcom fines porn firm £600,000 over age-check failures
The UK’s media regulator, Ofcom, has fined an adult entertainment company £600,000 for failing to implement proper age verification measures across its platforms. Youngtek Solutions Ltd, which operates four adult […]
Ofcom warns YouTube and TikTok feeds not safe for kids
The UK’s media regulator, Ofcom, has issued a sharp criticism of TikTok and YouTube, declaring their content algorithms “not safe enough” for children. The findings, published in a new report […]
O2 and Vodafone top Ofcom’s complaints table
Consumer dissatisfaction with the UK’s telecommunications sector rose in the final quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from the industry regulator, Ofcom. The figures, covering October to December, […]
Apple introduces compulsory age verification for UK iPhone users
Apple has begun rolling out a significant software update for UK users that introduces mandatory age checks to access restricted services. Under the new iOS 26.4 update, iPhone and iPad […]
UK broadband prices drop, further Ofcom regulations delayed
According to Ofcom’s annual Pricing and Consumer Engagement Report 2026, average broadband prices have fallen by 6% over the past year. The drop comes amid intensifying competition and a surge […]
Ofcom fines porn company £1.35m for age check failures
The UK’s communications regulator Ofcom has issued its largest ever penalty under the Online Safety Act, fining pornography provider 8579 LLC a total of nearly £1.4m. The record-breaking enforcement action […]
Ofcom launches formal investigation into X over Grok AI deepfakes
The UK’s media watchdog has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. Ofcom is examining whether the site failed in its legal duty to protect users […]
Grok restriction of ‘nudify’ feature to premium users an ‘insult to victims’, government claims
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has abruptly limited its Grok AI image-editing features to paid subscribers – though many believe the move does not go far enough. The announcement […]
