The Communications Commission is set to introduce new laws that could help tackle online cyberbullying.
The Communications Bill has been more than two years in the making, and deals with regulations for broadcasters and telecommunications.
One section, however, says sending grossly offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing messages - or messages known to be false - would become criminal offences.
Anybody found breaking the law could face six months in prison or a fine of up to £5,000.
Douglas deli struck by vandals
MHK wants to know about government's financial irregularities
No Waste Disposal Licence needed for glamping site
Little time left to swap over manx.net emails
What do you think of the Post Office?
£1.3m computer system could improve courts
Cultural organisation says income has dropped
Students can win trip to NASA space school