Studies
Evaluation of the Swiss telecommunications market
Evaluation report on the Swiss telecommunications market
The studies listed here monitor the development of the Swiss telecommunications market over time
The Swiss telecommunications market - an international comparison
The documents listed under this heading set out to give an indication of the state of the telecommunications market in Switzerland and its development.
Analysis of services offered
Analysis which sets out to describe the telecommunication services offered and their impact on the market
Demand analysis
Analysis aimed at describing and better understanding how subscribers use telecommunication services
Economic analyses
Analysis of the costs of the optical fibre roll-out; Analysis of charges for telecommunications services
Methodology of international prices comparisons
Price comparisons based on exchange rates and purchasing power parities
Market regulation
The Federal Communications Commission (ComCom) and the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) commissioned a study of mobile network sharing and fixed-mobile convergence in Switzerland. The study provides an information base to guide policy and the authorities, as well as decision-making aids with regard to possible network cooperation.
Working practices customary in the telecom sector
Security of information and communications infrastructures
A Federal Council report to the security policy commissions of the confederation's councils, published in 2001, indicates that the security of information and communications infrastructures in extraordinary situations is substantially guaranteed.
Securing Telecommunications During Power Shortages
A prolonged power shortage is, according to the Federal Office for Civil Protection, the greatest risk to which Switzerland is exposed. The scenario is based on a 30% power shortage during the winter months, lasting for several months. The following reports substantiate possible measures to ensure the continued provision of essential telecommunications services during a power shortage and indicate the costs and impact of such measures.