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Independent regulator and competition authority
for the UK communications industries

Managing the costs of your communicationsOur new guides help you navigate the landline, broadband and mobile deals to get best value for money

Children and in-app purchasesWorried your kids will run up a huge bill playing costly smartphone games? Check out our video guides on how to turn off or password protect in-app purchases

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New phone or broadband contract checklistIf you’re thinking of signing up to a new mobile phone, home phone or broadband deal, there are a few things you might want to consider first.

Don’t get spoofed by phone number scamsThere have been growing instances of nuisance callers and criminals deliberately changing the Caller ID, a practice known as ‘spoofing’.

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Ofcom for Consumers

The communication services you use at home and in business, and what to do if you’re not happy.

Ofcom Licensing

Find out about the licences that Ofcom issues, and which ones you can apply for online.

Ofcom for Stakeholders

Consultations, policies, data and research for the industry and interested groups.

Ofcom for Media & Analysts

What we’re saying, thinking, announcing and doing. For the media and the City.