National Frequency Allocation Plan
The National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) is the binding basis for frequency use. The Technical interface regulations (RIR) referenced therein describe the prerequisites for frequency use, such as transmission power, frequency bands and licensing requirements.
Hyperlinks / Documents
National Frequency Allocation Plan online (instructions and information on how to use the online NFAP and RIR can be found on the Readme - Info page).
Technical interface regulations (RIR) with general information.
RIR with search function (frequency range, text).
Documents
National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (link to publication platform)
The official version of the NaFZ that is published on the publication platform is the authoritative version.
Graphical overview of allocations (Frequency Allocations) in the NFAP (pdf)
NFAP Table of contents
The NFAP (as a pdf document) contains the following information:
- Principles of spectrum management, Explanatory notes
- Frequency allocation table
- Appendices:
- - UWB and broadband SRD frequency bands
- - List of Specific assignments
- - List of interface regulation (RIR)
- - List of harmonised frequency bands
- - Abbreviations
- - Relevant CEPT REC/DEC
- - Relevant RR and ECA footnotes
Frequency planning
The NFAP is based on the ITU Radio Regulations and on the relevant CEPT publications and generally follows their prescriptions. It consists of the actual Plan (radio services classified according to frequency ranges) and the appendices with rules for the use of the corresponding frequency range. As the most important instrument for the planning of the radio frequency resource, it requires the approval of the Federal Council (Telecommunications Act, Art. 25, para. 2).
The plan gives an overview of national utilisation of the frequency spectrum and differentiates between civil (CIV), military (MIL) and joint CIV/MIL bands, as well as between primary and secondary allocations. Planned future allocations are noted, as far as possible. Specific frequency allocations to different categories of users are entered directly in the Plan or as a reference to the appendices. Individual frequency allocations to individual frequency users are not listed. The technical interface requirements necessary for the use of the corresponding frequency ranges are referenced. In this way, a transparent and concise overview of the technical and operational requirements of frequency utilisation in Switzerland, according to the fundamental concepts of the EU's RE Directive, is provided for interested parties.