Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission (ComCom) is the independent regulatory authority for the telecommunications market. Established by the Law on Telecommunications (LTC) of 30 April 1997, it consists of 7 members nominated by the Federal Council. The Commission is not subject to any Federal Council or Department directives. It is independent of the administrative authorities and has its own secretariat.
News
Activity report
ComCom's activity report provides an overview of the various aspects of the mobile and fixed telephony markets, and presents the commission's activities in 2024.
Facts and figures
Overview of the development of the telecommunications market in Switzerland with regularly updated figures on mobile communications and broadband.
Decisions
ComCom's mains decisions
Topics
Allocation of mobile radio frequencies available from 2029
The mobile phone licences awarded in 2012 expire at the end of 2028. As experience has shown that spectrum award procedures take several years, ComCom has begun initial preparations for the new allocation of the mobile frequencies auctioned in 2012.
Universal service
The universal service comprises a basic range of telecoms services of a good standard which must be offered throughout the country at an affordable price to all sections of the population.
Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
FTTH Round Table and roll-out of optical fibre networks in Switzerland
More topics
5G and radiation
ComCom grants licences for those frequencies which are approved by the Federal Council for the use with mobile communications. However, the competent authorities for questions on non-ionising radiation in DETEC are the FOEN and the OFCOM.
Messungen Immissionen NIS
Die Strahlung von Mobilfunkanlagen in der Schweiz wird regelmässig gemessen.
Quality of service
From September 1st 2021, anyone with Internet access will be able to measure its quality using a standardized tool.
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