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    Mar 26

    Hello, Manchester. 🐝 We’re thrilled to announce we’ll be opening a new Ofcom tech hub in Manchester, as we prepare to take on new duties to make the internet a safer place.

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  2. Retweeted
    Apr 23

    🚨🚨 A text claiming to be from a delivery company inviting you to track your parcel is a malware scam targeting users of Android phones. ❌ If you receive one of these texts DO NOT tap the link. ✔️ Instead, forward the text to 7726 to report it to your provider.

    A scam text claiming to be from a delivery company is a malware scam attempting to infect your phone. The text reads: “ DHL: Your parcel is arriving, track here: http://demo.mipunet.cn/a/?lrwlaoj8eo66
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  3. Apr 23

    Not sure what it’ll cost to call a particular number? Our call costs guide could help.

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  4. Apr 23

    More detail here:

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  5. Apr 23

    🚨🚨 A text claiming to be from a delivery company inviting you to track your parcel is a malware scam targeting users of Android phones. ❌ If you receive one of these texts DO NOT tap the link. ✔️ Instead, forward the text to 7726 to report it to your provider.

    A scam text claiming to be from a delivery company is a malware scam attempting to infect your phone. The text reads: “ DHL: Your parcel is arriving, track here: http://demo.mipunet.cn/a/?lrwlaoj8eo66
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  6. Apr 23

    April is . If you feel stressed about paying your phone or broadband bills, contact your provider for help as soon as possible. You can also find information on the cheaper tariffs currently available to customers on low incomes here:

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  7. Apr 23

    More widely, we’re continuing our long-running programme of work to improve diversity in the radio and TV industries. Find out more:

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  8. Apr 23

    Tasnim’s campaign highlights a number of important issues that need addressing. Although we don’t have legal authority to create a complaints body, we’re talking to and partners in this area to establish how we can support their work and help deliver real progress.

    Racism and discrimination in the UK media industry needs to be addressed. Please support my petition calling on to take a stand to support diversity. We need representation that is reflective of the national portrait of this country.
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  9. Apr 23

    If you’re finding it difficult to get a good mobile signal indoors, check out our guide on how you might be able to improve it.

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  10. Apr 22

    Unsure whether Ofcom are the right people to complain to? Find out more about what we can and can’t help you with.

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  11. Apr 22

    If you’re planning to download that big video game update, you might want to do it overnight to ease pressure on your connection. Check out our other tips for staying connected.

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  12. Apr 22

    Research shows we’re using our home phones less - so why do you need to pay line rental even if you don’t have a home phone at all? Our guide explains why:

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  13. Apr 22

    We've proposed new guidance to help video sharing-platforms protect their users from harmful content, while upholding freedom of expression. This covers clear rules around uploading content and making it easy for users to flag content and complain:

    Only a quarter of users have ever flagged or reported harmful content. 60% of video-sharing platform users are unaware of safety measures to protect them from offensive, violent or inappropriate behaviour.
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  14. Apr 21

    Sometimes you receive phone calls and messages that you don’t want – and some of these could be scams. Check out our guide on how to recognise these, as well as how to deal with them:

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  15. Apr 21

    Earlier this month, new rules came into force to better protect people taking part in TV and radio shows. Find out more about these new safeguards:

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  16. Apr 20

    5G is the next generation of mobile technology. Find out what difference it's making to the mobile services we use every day:

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  17. Apr 9

    Our priorities for 2021/2022 will focus on: 📶 Investment in strong, secure networks 📳 Getting everyone connected 👍 Fairness for customers 🎥 Supporting and developing UK broadcasting 🛡️ Preparing to regulate online harms More detail:

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  18. Apr 8

    We're seeking to appoint up to four members to the Advisory Committee for , to start in the Autumn. If you, or someone you know, is passionate about helping people in NI on issues related to the areas we regulate, we want to hear from you:

    Non-executive directors, Advisory Committee for Northern Ireland. Members advise Ofcom about the interests and opinions of people living in Northern Ireland. We welcome applications varying in experience, backgrounds, and industry knowledge. Applications close Wednesday 14 April.
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  19. Apr 8

    We've proposed new guidance to help video sharing-platforms protect their users from harmful content, while upholding freedom of expression. This covers clear rules around uploading content and making it easy for users to flag content and complain:

    Only a quarter of users have ever flagged or reported harmful content. 60% of video-sharing platform users are unaware of safety measures to protect them from offensive, violent or inappropriate behaviour.
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  20. Apr 7

    Our updated joint action plan with sets out how we will work together to help to protect people in the UK from unwanted calls and messages. Focusing on these five areas:

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  21. Apr 7

    April is . If you feel stressed about paying your phone or broadband bills, contact your provider for help as soon as possible. You can also find information on the cheaper tariffs currently available to customers on low incomes here:

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