Newsletter 482 (15.12.2025)
You could be interested by new pages which have been published on the OFCOM website between 01.12.2025 and 14.12.2025.
01.12.2025
3G shutdown
The GSM (2G) mobile communications standard was introduced in Western Europe in 1993. In Switzerland, the networks based on this technology have already been deactivated. The subsequent standard UMTS (3G), which was used from 2004, is also about to be shut down. The mobile communications providers Swisscom and Sunrise have announced that they will decommission their 3G networks by the end of 2025. Salt has yet to announce a date for its 3G network shutdown. The LTE standard (4G) was introduced in 2012 and will remain in operation until further notice. The latest mobile communications standard, 5G, has been available since 2019.
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08.12.2025
Media Structure Report
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.
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11.12.2025
Media Monitor Switzerland
Medienmonitor Schweiz (Media Monitor Switzerland) examines the role played by the media in relation to opinion-forming in Switzerland and documents the balances of power and business ties in the media market.
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11.12.2025
Award of mobile telephony frequencies: Consultation of telecommunications operators regarding the draft tender documents
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 comments received on this draft can be viewed on the OFCOM website.
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12.12.2025
Increase in funding for local and regional print media
In 2026, local and regional print media will receive a discount of 43 centimes for each publication distributed by Swiss Post. This increase of 15 centimes compared to 2025 is due to an increase in the annual federal contribution to print media and a decrease in the number of publications distributed. Titles published by associations and foundations will benefit from a support of 24 centimes per copy, an increase of 2 centimes compared to this year. The Federal Council approved these amounts at its meeting on 12 December 2025.
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12.12.2025
Faster to stable mobile networks
Mobile communications are indispensable for the public and the economy. To facilitate the expansion of communication networks, the Federal Council intends to amend the procedure for commissioning mobile phone masts. On 12 December, it launched a consultation on a revision of the Telecommunications Act. The bill creates the necessary framework conditions to provide reliable mobile phone coverage and protect the public and the environment. The consultation closes on 31 March 2026.
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