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New domain name extensions
ICANN, the organisation responsible for managing internet addresses, will publish on 7 October 2026 the list of applications for new domain name extensions (top-level domain names). It aims to enco...
Announcement Digital Rights -
Newsletter 496 (15.09.2026)
You could be interested by new pages which have been published on the OFCOM website between 01.09.2026 and 14.09.2026.
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High-speed internet throughout Switzerland: Federal Council adopts dispatch
The Federal Council wants to improve access to high-speed internet in sparsely populated areas. To this end, it adopted the dispatch to Parliament on the Broadband Promotion Act at its meeting on 9...
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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 b...
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Newsletter 495 (01.09.2026)
You could be interested by new pages which have been published on the OFCOM website between 15.08.2026 and 31.08.2026.
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Federal Council sets out strategic direction for the Geneva AI Summit 2027 and appoints Fabiola Gianotti as Delegate
At its meeting on 12 August, the Federal Council set out the strategic direction and project organisation for the Geneva AI Summit 2027. It appointed Fabiola Gianotti as its Delegate. The former Di...
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Newsletter 494 (01.07.2026)
You could be interested by new pages which have been published on the OFCOM website between 15.06.2026 and 30.06.2026.
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Federal Council launches consultation on revised corporate fee for radio and TV
The Federal Council intends to adjust the tariff model for the corporate radio and television fee in line with a decision by the Federal Supreme Court. The consultation on the partial revision of t...
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Newsletter 493 (15.06.2026)
You could be interested by new pages which have been published on the OFCOM website between 01.06.2026 and 14.06.2026.
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Payment transactions: Swiss Post meets the universal service requirements
In 2025, Swiss Post had ensured that at least 96.1% of the population in all cantons had access to payment services, thereby significantly exceeding the legal threshold of 90%. The Federal Office o...
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Local radio stations and regional TV broadcasters: good coverage of regional events
In 2025, all licensed regional TV broadcasters met the minimum requirement for regional news coverage for the first time. This is shown by the latest programme analysis published by the Federal Off...
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OFCOM publishes FM frequencies – radio stations can submit applications
On 28 May 2026, the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) published the FM broadcasting frequency packages. Interested radio stations may submit an application for a broadcasting licence by 31 J...
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Federal Council intends to strengthen security in the telecoms sector
Telecommunications infrastructure and the telecommunications services offered via such infrastructure are to be better protected against cyberthreats. The Federal Council is proposing various amend...
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AI and digitalisation in the spotlight at the Swiss IGF
On 16 June 2026, the Swiss Internet Governance Forum (Swiss IGF) in Bern will address the most pressing issues facing the digital world – from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to digital s...
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Federal Council lays groundwork for new emergency call function
At its meeting on 6 May 2026, the Federal Council amended several ordinances to promote a secure emergency call system. In future, people in distress will be able to use their smartphones to write ...
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Allocation of VHF (FM) licences for radio stations from 2027
OFCOM has set out the procedure for awarding VHF (FM) radio licences for the broadcasting of radio programming from 2027 onwards. SRG SSR and private radio stations with a public service mandate ma...
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Federal Councillor Albert Rösti to open AI for Good Global Summit in July
In early July 2026, Geneva will host three international conferences on artificial intelligence and the information society. The AI for Good Global Summit, which will be opened by Federal Councillo...
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President Parmelin meets Indian Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi, announces 2027 AI summit for Geneva
President Guy Parmelin has met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other heads of state and government at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, where discussions focused on the use and international gove...
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Early delivery of newspapers and magazines to be subsidised
Early delivery of subscription newspapers and magazines is set to become more affordable, with an additional CHF 25 million per year being made available. This increase of press subsidies limited t...
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President Parmelin to attend summit on artificial intelligence in India
President Guy Parmelin will represent Switzerland at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi next week. The summit serves as a forum for discussions on the implementation and use of AI. During his visit ...
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Digital Switzerland Advisory Board: Measures to implement the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence
At the Digital Switzerland Advisory Board meeting on 10 February, participants discussed what measures should be taken to implement the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intellig...
Announcement AI -
Switch to continue managing the .ch internet domain
The Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) has decided to continue working with the Switch foundation to manage the .ch internet domain extension. Operational continuity, security requirements an...
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AI Summit 2027: Switzerland indicates willingness to host event
At its meeting on 28 January, the Federal Council confirmed Switzerland's intention to organise a summit on artificial intelligence (AI) in Geneva in 2027. A final decision will be taken at the nex...
Announcement AI -
Federal Council wants subsidies for subscription and foundation publications delivered by private companies
Financial support should also be provided for subscription and foundation publications when they are delivered by private providers. Currently, this only applies when they are delivered by Swiss Po...
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Secure emergency calls: Mobile network operators must guarantee emergency power by 2031
Swiss mobile network operators must better protect their networks against power failures. Mobile service failures can cause significant economic damage and endanger people's safety. The Federal Cou...
Announcement Safety