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
Allocation of mobile radio frequencies available from 2029
On September 1, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (ComCom) launched the invitation to tender for a significant proportion of the mobile radio frequencies currently in use, which will become available and be awarded as of 1 January 2029.
ComCom’s Opinion
ComCom’s Opinion
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 2025.
Press releases
Launch of the award of mobile radio frequencies becoming available in 2029
The Federal Communications Commission (ComCom) is launching the invitation to tender for a significant proportion of the mobile radio frequencies currently in use, which will become available and be awarded as of 1 January 2029. The primary objectives of the award are to maintain and further develop the three high-quality mobile communications networks and to foster competition in the mobile communications market. The award is expected to take place in the second quarter of 2027 by means of an auction.
Preparation for the next award of mobile telephony licences
The Federal Communications Commission (ComCom) has instructed the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) to prepare for awarding the mobile radio frequencies that will become available in 2029. In the interests of competition and transparency, ComCom is planning a public tender for these frequencies, probably in 2026. Frequency bands will be allocated by means of an auction if there is a shortage of frequencies.
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Facts and figures
Overview of the development of the telecommunications market in Switzerland with regularly updated figures on mobile communications and broadband.
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.
Decisions
ComCom's mains decisions
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.
ComCom
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