[23] The broadcasting of pornography with a BBFC R18 certificate is not permitted. OFCOM monitors this work closely and even participates in some areas. Ofcom appealed against the Freedom of Information Act ruling, together with one UK mobile operator – T-Mobile. On 1 October 2011, Ofcom took over responsibility for regulating the postal services industry from the Postal Services Commission (Postcomm). These powers are far-reaching but allow Ofcom to make well-evidenced decisions that can give confidence to all of their stakeholders, including the regulated business. KreedKafer Posts: 727. [73][74] The contract was terminated[75] and Ofcom concluded that it had broken its own procurement rules. The Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) introduces itself. etc. Good morning. Another key plank in Ofcom’s plan is to remove the dynamic frequency selection (DFS) requirements from channels used by Wi-Fi in the 5.8GHz band (5725-5850MHz). It has a statutory duty to represent the interests of citizens and consumers by promoting competition and protecting the public from harmful or offensive material.[2][3]. Ofcom’s Wholesale Voice Markets Review sets out plans for regulating wholesale call services from April 2021 to March 2026. [28] Advisory Committee for Older and Disabled People (ACOD), This page was last edited on 20 January 2021, at 15:30. To think that, five years ago, few of us enjoyed tablet computers, superfast broadband, streaming video or 4G mobile. [76], The Abu Dhabi TV Media was condemned by Ofcom for broadcasting a televised interview of the confessions made by Qatari citizen, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Jaida while detained arbitrarily in the Abu Dhabi prisons in 2013. I was wondering ever since this whole Celebrity Big Brother (CBB) rasims started ... in the UK there is the Ofcom where one can complain to in case something was broadcasted with offensive material. After this consultation period, Ofcom publishes all the responses on its website, excluding any personal or confidential information. Drones are remote-controlled aircraft. Like countless other public institutions, Ofcom is a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions Programme. For example, if you want a Leeds number, +44 113 496 0000 - +44 113 496 0999 may be used. However, Ofcom may change some of these processes in future. pirate radio stations). These 'general conditions' are wide-ranging rules relating to matters such as telephone numbering, emergency services, sales, marketing and interconnection standards. The Office of Communications (Welsh: Y Swyddfa Gyfathrebiadau), commonly known as Ofcom, is the government-approved regulatory and competition authority for the broadcasting, telecommunications and postal industries of the United Kingdom.. Ofcom has wide-ranging powers across the television, radio, telecoms and postal sectors. It is very much in Stonewall’s pocket. The first chief executive (2003–2007) was Stephen Carter, Baron Carter of Barnes, formerly a senior executive of JWT UK and NTL and subsequently a Minister for Communications, Technology and Broadcasting.[38]. Some licences simply have to be applied and paid for, other commercial licences are subject to a bidding process. [1], The creation of Ofcom was announced in the Queen's Speech to the UK Parliament, in June 2001. [19] In the letter Richards confirmed that Ofcom considers that News Corporation's current shareholding of 39.14% in BSkyB does give it a material influence over the company; that Ofcom is not precluded from acting by ongoing police investigations; and that Ofcom's process is not dependent upon a criminal conviction being secured. [25] Ofcom's jurisdiction does not cover television and radio channels which are broadcast in the UK but licensed abroad. [69] This has led to accusations of the organisation's complicity with the mobile telecommunications industry in keeping information about mast locations secret. Frequency use. Using the Kyckr global company search portal you will find information on all companies that are registered in Germany. The national prevention campaign to highlight the dangers posed by everyday digital life is being expanded to include twelve new comic strip stories. After investigations exceeding eight months, Ofcom reported that Al Jazeera was in line with journalism standards and cleared the filmmakers of the allegations. Necessary information regarding maritime radiocommunication examinations and beacons can be found on this page. But Ofcom said this was equivalent to the inclusion of hidden terms in the agreement and was therefore potentially unfair. [39][40][41] She was the founding chairman of the Telecoms Ombudsman Council, and chaired Ofcom's Consumer Panel from its inception in 2003 to December 2007. The new body, which would replace several existing authorities, was conceived as a "super-regulator" to oversee media channels that were rapidly converging through digital transmission. Bundesnetzagentur (the German equivalent to FCC in the USA and Ofcom in the UK) released it’s note 414/2018 today allowing the use of the 4 m band by radio amateurs in Germany again! The Government directed Ofcom in 2010 to revise these fees to reflect full market value. [13], Following a consultation over the Online Harms White Paper published by the UK government in April 2019, the government announced in February 2020 that it intended Ofcom to have a greater role in Internet regulation to protect users from "harmful and illegal content". Worldwide radio revenue grew by 3.9% in 2014 to reach £28.1bn. These include:[52], Since 1 January 2021, Ofcom has defined "hate speech" as "all forms of expression which spread, incite, promote or justify hatred based on intolerance on the grounds of disability, ethnicity, social origin, sex, gender, gender reassignment, nationality, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, colour, genetic features, language, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth or age. Equivalent of ofcom in CH. Ofcom is the regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries. ... and Virgin Mobile will also move customers to the equivalent 30-day SIM-only deal. [72], In 2017 Ofcom’s advisory committee for Wales awarded Deryn Consulting a contract to monitor the National Assembly for Wales and Welsh Government. 3 has agreed to amend the term to: "Our website is a great source of information that you may find useful when using our services – it is the most up to date source of information about 3 … Ofcom's investigation unit monitors compliance with the conditions and resolves disputes between providers. The Office of Communications (Welsh: Y Swyddfa Gyfathrebiadau), commonly known as Ofcom, is the government-approved regulatory and competition authority for the broadcasting, telecommunications and postal industries of the United Kingdom. If the document is perceived to be long and complicated, a plain English summary is usually published as well. [47], On 15 March 2016 it was announced that Steve Gettings would become Corporation Secretary in succession to Graham Howell. Legally, they are equivalent to model aircraft and are considered radio equipment. [51], Ofcom has a number of committees and advisory bodies which inform the Ofcom Board and Executive. The streamlining of these charges must be printed in each customer's contract and monthly bills. [43], Sharon White was Ofcom's chief executive from 2015 to 2019, having replaced Ed Richards in the role. Ofcom regulates the UK telecoms sector, defining and enforcing the conditions by which all mobile and fixed-line phone and broadband companies must abide. and other communication medias. Through its adventures, the fictional Webster family makes the population aware of how information and communication technologies can be used sensibly and safely. [57] In response to ongoing expenditure concerns, Ofcom made the following statement regarding the 2017/2018 budget: "Ofcom has delivered 12 consecutive years of like-for-like real-terms budget reductions, and we will continue to reduce spending wherever we can. The 18 comparator countries that we study in this report account for the majority of worldwide radio revenue (£22.9bn), which increased by 3.5% in 2014. Revenues have increased each year since 2010. Our Fairness for Customers programme includes a number of actions to help ... Germany, Italy, Spain and the US. [14], In July 2011, in the wake of the News International phone hacking scandal, Ofcom came under pressure to launch an inquiry into whether the parent company of News International, News Corporation, was still the "fit and proper" owner of a controlling stake in the satellite broadcasting company British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB). [61], In May 2011, Ofcom ruled that Press TV, an Iranian English-language satellite channel, was responsible for a serious breach of UK broadcasting rules and could face a fine for airing an interview with Maziar Bahari, the Newsweek journalist arrested covering the Iranian presidential election in 2009, that was obtained by force while he was held in a Tehran jail. [33] Following the Postal Services Act 2011 regulatory responsibility for postal services transferred to Ofcom on 1 October 2011, with its primary duty to maintain the UK's six-day-a-week universal postal service. List prices for dual-play landline and fixed broadband services have been broadly stable since the end of 2018. Due to the globalization in telecommunications and electronic media, OFCOM is also pursuing major activities abroad. This list contains bodies ensuring effective regulatory role in a territory which is not necessarily a state, but is listed as "territory" or "economy" in the statistics of international institutions, in particular the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Broadcasters must comply by the terms of their licence, or risk having it revoked. A new report from the Broadband Stakeholders Group has warned that work to retire the old Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and replace it with all-IP voice services by c.2025 will face a number of challenges, particularly around ensuring resilient access to emergency services and encouraging user migrations.. At present a number of major operators (e.g. In July 2009, Conservative party opposition leader David Cameron said in a speech against the proliferation of quangos that: With a Conservative government, Ofcom as we know it will cease to exist… Its remit will be restricted to its narrow technical and enforcement roles. Ofcom then prepares a summary of the responses received, and uses this information as a basis for its decisions. Ofcom appealed to the Supreme Court, who in turn referred a point of law to the European Court of Justice, and then in October 2011 ordered that the matter should be remitted to the Information Rights Tribunal to reconsider the public interest balancing exercise. International activities. Never has our industry changed so fast, and consumers sought so much from their telecoms, technology and television. This article deconstructs mobile phone contracts as an example of long-term contractual relations in four jurisdictions to reveal that there are three elements which define consumer protection. Ä. Ä is the … The SRG SSR will switch off its FM transmitters in August 2022 and the private radio stations by January 2023 at the latest. That’s true on both sides of the Atlantic. A period, usually of 10 weeks, is allowed for interested persons, companies or organisations to send in their responses to the consultation. [24] In 2010 Ofcom revoked the licences of four free-to-air television channels for promoting adult chat services during daytime hours and transmitting content that was too sexually explicit. Most of the procedures in place have been inherited from the systems used by the previous regulators. Legally, they are equivalent to model aircraft and are considered radio equipment. Ofcom were given powers concerning the minimum broadband speed provided by Internet service providers, the ability to financially penalise communications providers for failing to comply with licence commitments and the power to require public service broadcasters to include a minimum quantity of children's programming made in the United Kingdom. During pre-legislative scrutiny and the passage of the Communications Bill, the size of the Office was a major source of debate. [20], * Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications[21], Ofcom licenses all UK commercial television and radio services in the UK. Interference reporting has now been transferred to the BBC. The regulator was initially established by the Office of Communications Act 2002 and received its full authority from the Communications Act 2003. Consultation processes begin with publishing documents on its website,[34] asking for views and responses. "[53] However, there is concern that Ofcom goes beyond the prevention of so called "hate speech" to the mere censorship of controversial opinions, however legitimate they might be. Ofcom also publishes the Broadcasting Code, a series of rules which all broadcast content on television and radio must follow. In April 2015, Ofcom announced that telephone companies would have to provide customers with a set charge for the cost of calling numbers starting 084, 087 and 09. Ofcom backs transparency in roaming debate. Thanks for your help, Cam [15][16] On 15 July the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg stated that the Government would launch a review of laws on what constituted a "fit and proper" owner for broadcasting companies in the United Kingdom, and that anyone found not to meet that standard can be forced to give up their current holdings in a company. According to the decision, the aired interview was recorded against the consent of Dr. Al-Jaidah, who was physically tortured during his time in the Abu Dhabi prison. In the United Kingdom, Ofcom, the regulator, has set aside numbers for this purpose. Ofcom has broad powers arising from s135-146 and other sections of the Communications Act 2003 to request information they consider necessary to carry out their functions. [71] On 12 December 2012, the Information Rights Tribunal upheld its decision of 4 September 2007. "[65][66], The Sitefinder database is a national database of mobile phone base stations in the UK. 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She was a member of the Ofcom board from July 2011 and became deputy chairman in January 2012. I’m delighted to be here at the IIC today, during such an exciting period of evolution in communications. Note that the company forms may be essentially comparable in their basic arrangements, but due to the different civil law and tax law regulations in each country, there are also significant differences, which is why this list is only intended as a rough overview. Roaming Rip-Offs: Ofcom says it 'shares some of the concerns' over the cost of mobile roaming Melanie Dawes said plainly that Ofcom would ask Stonewall for advice on programme content and balance. Java script is required to display press releases. Ofcom is the problem. The Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) is active in the media, telecommunications & postal services and information society sectors in Switzerland. In March 2016, Ofcom launched an interactive "Mobile coverage and fixed broadband checker",[31] allowing people to check mobile coverage and broadband speeds via their post code. [4] Ofcom launched on 29 December 2003, formally inheriting the duties that had previously been the responsibility of five different regulators:[5]. Ofcom has been urged to increase 4G mobile coverage in next year's radio spectrum auction. [19], In April 2012, Ofcom's probe moved from a monitoring phase to an "evidence gathering" phase. [69], In April 2008, the High Court found in favour of the Information Commissioner's Office and over-ruled Ofcom's objections. Ofcom makes extensive use of consultations with industry and the public to help it make decisions based upon the evidence presented. [68] However, as Ofcom has no legal power to force mobile phone operators to add information to the database, UK mobile phone operators consequently ceased updating it. The changes came after research found that callers are often confused about service call charges, and thus can avoid calling these numbers. 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[42] On 18 July 2016 it was announced that her term would be extended for a further year until 2018. The National Human Rights Committee of the State of Qatar welcomed the decision of the UK office of communication. This contract specifically excludes any requirement to investigate interference relating to AM radio reception. DVB-T2 is an abbreviation for "Digital Video Broadcasting — Second Generation Terrestrial"; it is the extension of the television standard DVB-T, issued by the consortium DVB, devised for the broadcast transmission of digital terrestrial television.DVB has been standardized by ETSI.. In 2012 Ofcom lodged a complaint with the Dutch media regulator regarding the content of adult chat television channels which are broadcast in the UK but licensed in the Netherlands. a priority for Ofcom. Ofcom has been labelled a 'super regulator' because it carries out the work previously done by five separate bodies, as well as exercising some functions previously reserved to the Secretary of State. [22] The Broadcasting Code requires that content inappropriate for children should not be broadcast between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Premium-rate film services may broadcast content equivalent to a BBFC 15 certificate at any time of day provided a PIN-protected system is in place to restrict access to those authorised to view it. [35], Lord (Terry) Burns was appointed as chairman of Ofcom for a four-year term from 1 January 2018. The change came into force on 1 July 2015 and affected over 175 million phone numbers, making it the biggest overhaul of telephoning in over a decade. The July 2015 changes also saw 'freephone numbers' 0800 and 0808 become free to call from both mobiles and landlines.[30]. This map shows the sites of all transmitters being operated to ensure broadcast services and telecommunications services. Ofcom is also the competition authority for telecoms, enforcing remedies in markets where it believes dominant operators may have a potentially harmful influence on competition or consumers. [6][7], Under Cameron's subsequent premiership of the 2010 UK coalition government, the Public Bodies Act 2011 did remove or modify several of Ofcom's duties, although it did not substantially reduce Ofcom's remit.[8]. 23/12/09 - 00:10 in Broadcasting #1. Industry watchdog the Communications Consumer Panel (CCP) wants Ofcom to … In Germany, the administrative courts upheld decisions prohibiting abuse of dominance, through discriminatory conduct, by Deutsche Post concerning certain mail products. Forum Member. The members of the radio associations and the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR approved the planned procedure. OFCOM’s video will show you the points you should keep in mind when purchasing wireless devices (e.g. “I have an engineering background, and prior to joining Ofcom I worked for a number of telecoms operators in the UK, as well as in Australia and Germany. [36], The current Chief Executive is Melanie Dawes who was appointed on 12 February 2020. Does anyone know what the relevant broadcasting regulators are for the US & Australia and is there a link where you can read their bulletins as is the case with Ofcom… IT in Germany; IT in Italy; IT in Poland ... such as an equivalent SIM-only deal when out of contract. Ofcom protects the radio spectrum in a number of ways: In October 2010 the government announced plans for Ofcom to inherit the functions of Postcomm as part of a wider set of public service sell-off measures. 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