Comment: | Ofcom is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services.
Ofcom's specific duties fall into six areas:
+ ensuring the optimal use of the electro-magnetic spectrum;
+ ensuring that a wide range of electronic communications services - including high speed data services - is available throughout the UK;
+ ensuring a wide range of TV and radio services of high quality and wide appeal;
+ maintaining plurality in the provision of broadcasting;
+ applying adequate protection for audiences against offensive or harmful material;
+ applying adequate protection for audiences against unfairness or the infringement of privacy. |
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