Enabling communication – strengthening diversity

As Delegate, she will help shape the positioning of the summit, mobilise stakeholders, and provide impetus for potential initiatives and outcomes of the summit

The international summit on artificial intelligence (AI) governance, the Geneva AI Summit, will take place at the exhibition and conference centre Palexpo in Geneva on 21 and 22 June 2027. It will focus on two strategic priorities: seizing the opportunities offered by AI as a driver for prosperity and progress for all, while fostering trustworthy, responsible and safe use. Fabiola Gianotti has been appointed as Delegate for the summit by the Federal Council.

The Media Structure Report analyses the development of television, radio, online media, and now also the press in the Swiss media landscape. For each of these media types, it provides an overview of the offerings and organizations, financing, content, and usage. The report not only tracks long-term developments in the Swiss media landscape but also provides a robust foundation for policy decisions regarding the future of media in Switzerland.

During trips abroad, using your mobile phone to make or receive calls, to send or receive text (SMS) or media (MMS) messages, or to access the internet could cost you dearly.

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If you are organising or planning to participate in an event such as a concert or sporting competition, it's important to remember that you need a licence for the use of certain wireless communication equipment there. You must apply to the Federal Office of Communications OFCOM for a licence to operate professional mobile radio (PMR) equipment (for voice or data), wireless cameras and satellite news gathering (SNG) equipment.The key to a successful event lies not only in the day itself, but above all in the preparation. Being proactive, anticipating needs, and planning ahead — that’s what turns an event into a true success, for organizers, partners, and participants alike. In order to avoid any radio interference during your event, it is important that all participants use the frequencies assigned by OFCOM for the event.

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. The auction is scheduled for 2027. Frequencies from the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz bands, which were acquired by Swiss mobile network operators in 2012, will be allocated. They comprise a good half of the mobile frequencies currently allocated. The corresponding licences will expire at the end of 2028.

Every year the volume of data exchanged on the mobile network doubles. The introduction of the 3rd generation 3G (UMTS) in the middle of the 2000s, and then the rollout of the 4th generation 4G (LTE) from 2012 onwards made it possible to cover requirements, until now. These technologies, however, are now reaching their limits. The introduction of 5G will make it possible to appreciably increase data transmission capacities.

The development of mobile communications has profoundly transformed our daily life and relies on a complex technical infrastructure consisting of interconnected antennas and base stations. In cases of insufficient reception inside certain buildings, private individuals sometimes consider — or proceed with — the installation of mobile phone repeaters, also referred to as GSM amplifiers or «repeater». While this solution may appear to be a simple way to improve signal quality, the installation and operation of such equipment by private individuals raise significant technical and legal concerns.