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Ofcom has an enforcement role across the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors and in relation to radio spectrum. Ofcom’s enforcement powers vary from sector to sector because they come from a range of legislation including The Communications Act 2003, The Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006, The Broadcasting Act 1990, and The Competition Act 1998.

Ofcom has three enforcement teams and you can find out more about their work through the links below. If you are a consumer and would like to make a complaint please see our Advice for Consumers pages.

• Enforcement Report
  Published 12|05|09
• Radio Spectrum Enforcement:
  Ofcom’s Spectrum Enforcement Team deals with protection of the radio spectrum from harmful interference.
• The Broadcast Bulletin
  The Broadcast Bulletin sets out the work of Ofcom's Content and Standards Team who deal with complaints relating to broadcasting on radio and television to ensure adherence to Ofcom's Broadcasting Code and investigate issues of harm and offence, and privacy in broadcasting.
• The Competition and Consumer Enforcement Bulletin:
  The Competition and Consumer Enforcement Bulletin sets out details of investigations carried out by Ofcom’s Competition Group Investigations Team and Consumer Affairs Team into adherence with regulatory rules, consumer protection issues, competition issues and resolving disputes between communications providers.

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