United Kingdom: Rules on combatting mobile messaging scams
Progress
Current status
in consultation
28 Jan 2026 processing consultation
29 Oct 2025 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
messaging service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Office of Communications closes consultation on draft rules on combatting mobile messaging scams
On 28 January 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the consultation on a draft rule on combating mobile messaging scams. The draft rule would require mobile providers to limit messaging volumes on pay-as-you-go SIMs, block numbers repor…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Office of Communications opened consultation on draft rules on combatting mobile messaging scams
On 29 October 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on a draft rule on combating mobile messaging scams until 28 January 2026. The draft rule would require mobile providers to limit messaging volumes on pay-as-you-go SIMs,…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body