Orange, Sunrise and Swisscom purchase mobile radio frequencies at auction
Bern, 23.2.2012 - The auction of mobile radio frequencies has been concluded: the companies Orange, Sunrise and Swisscom have equipped themselves with frequencies which presage a bright future. With the auction of existing and additional frequencies the Federal Communication Commission (ComCom) is paving the way for the use of modern and more efficient mobile radio technologies such as LTE (Long Term Evolution). Consumers will therefore be able to benefit in future from very good mobile radio provision and high-quality service. The proceeds of the auction for the Confederation amount to CHF 996‘268‘000. The auction took place from 6 to 22 February.