Latest News About Swiss Federal Office Of Communications

Updated 2026-05-13 21:04

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The Federal Office of Communications of Switzerland (OFCOM/Bakom) regularly updates on digital/mobile infrastructure, emergency communications, and media policy. A notable recent emphasis is expanding digital alerting and emergency communications capabilities, including integration of multi-channel alerting and traffic to smartphone-based systems.[1][5]
In 2024–2026, Swiss authorities discussed modernizing emergency-wide alerts, including multi-channel approaches (sirens, alerts via apps/web, and cell broadcast) and the planned transition away from certain older radio-based systems due to cost and modernization needs.[1]
OFCOM’s responsibilities include facilitating a secure, diverse media landscape and supporting digital transformation, with recent releases noting improvements to emergency communications and phone-based alerting capabilities in coordination with other federal offices.[5]
For broader context, Switzerland’s Federal Office of Communications maintains public information platforms about mobile tech policies and 5G information initiatives, which are part of ongoing transparency efforts around mobile networks, health, and safety disclosures.[2]

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2022: the year of federal reports on mobile communications

We all know the tall tales and myths that exist around mobile communications, and how unsettling these are for many people. Once they are out in the world, they persist. This makes fact-based discussion founded on systematic surveys and measurements all the more important. The federal government and its offices published comprehensive reports on 5G and mobile communications in 2022.

www.swisscom.ch

Revised Ordinance of the Telecommunication Services - Save

From January 2023, telecommunications service providers will have to strengthen their security measures against unauthorized manipulation of telecommunications equipment. In addition, starting next year, telcos will have to inform the National Alarm Center if a fault in their network affects at least 10,000 people.

news.save.ch

Switzerland: Federal Council opened consultation on ...

An independent, timely and accessible record of policy and regulatory changes affecting the digital economy.

digitalpolicyalert.org

Confederation wants to be able to warn the population via smartphone

In future, the Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP) will rely on a multi-channel strategy for events such as the current storms in Valais or Ticino. In doing so, it is adapting alerting and informing the population to digitalization and new media habits.

www.bluewin.ch

Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM)

As the federal government’s competence center for media and telecommunications, OFCOM ensures free, secure and diverse access to communication in Switzerland. It also plays an important role in the field of digitalisation. We create framework conditions that promote innovation, protect fundamental rights and support the digital transformation in a responsible manner. We are also committed to an independent, diverse and high-quality media landscape in Switzerland.