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'''The Office of Communications''' (commonly known as '''Ofcom''') is the United Kingdom’s communications regulator, responsible for overseeing television, radio, telecommunications, postal services, and the radio spectrum. Established under the Office of Communications Act 2002 and formally launched in 2003, Ofcom replaced multiple legacy regulators and has since become the central authority for communications policy in the UK.{{Citation needed}} Its mandate includes protecting consumers, promoting competition, and ensuring compliance with broadcasting standards.{{InfoboxCompany | |||
| Name = The Office of Communications | |||
| Type = Statutory corporation | |||
| Founded = Created by Office of Communications Act 2002 | |||
| | | Industry = Broadcasting | ||
| | | Official Website = http://www.ofcom.org.uk/ | ||
| | | Logo = Ofcom-3424516625.png | ||
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==Consumer and public impact== | ==Consumer and public impact== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Online Safety Act 2023]] | *[[Online Safety Act 2023]] | ||
* [[Communications in the United Kingdom]] | *[[Communications in the United Kingdom]] | ||
* [[Media regulation]] | *[[Media regulation]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||