If you intend to install and operate a wireless radiocommunications installation during the Francophonie Summit to be held in Montreux from 22 to 24 October 2010, you must submit a request to OFCOM in advance in order to obtain a temporary licence valid for the duration of the event.

What is the status of quality assurance in relation to private radio and television broadcasters and how are they fulfilling their performance mandate? What are the characteristics of the private radio and television programme services? OFCOM representatives and appointed researchers answered these questions at this year's media conference: Dr. René Grossenbacher of Publicom presented an analysis of the programme services provided by the private radio stations whereas Dr. Steffen Kolb of the University of Freiburg presented a study of the private TV stations. The event also focussed on the Swiss telecommunications market and made comparisons with the countries of the European community. OFCOM also described innovations in relation to consumer protection.

The Federal Council has decided not to increase the radio and television reception fees for the period 2011 to 2014. However, it recognizes the increased financial requirements of the SRG. These are to be met by savings within the SRG, liberalisation of advertising, efficiency gains in relation to fee collection as well as additional receipts as a result of an increase in the number of people paying fees.

From 15 June 2010, it will be possible to register .tel internet domain names using characters from 16 languages other than English. These are the following languages: Chinese, Danish, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish. All relevant information for individuals or companies wishing to register such a domain name is available at the following site.

The association "Bilinguisme+" has awarded the Federal Office of Communications OFCOM the bilingual German-French label. This recognises OFCOM's efforts towards respectful communication with its contacts and between members of staff.