ABSTRACT
The Office of Communication or Ofcom was established in 2003 as the administrating organization of the Office of Communication Act of 2002. Ofcom replaced five regulatory bodies, including the Broadcasting Standards Commission, the Independent Television Commission, and the Radio Communications Agency. Ofcom is responsible for the management, regulation, and assignment of media licensing, the development of policies, the addressing of complaints, and evaluating competition in the marketplace. In this regard, Ofcom’s main goal is the development of a communications industry that protects consumers against monopolistic tendencies and offensive material. Ofcom operates in an open and accountable manner and is receptive to public and industry comments.
