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Launch of the award of mobile radio frequencies becoming available in 2029

The Federal Communications Commission (ComCom) has opened a tender for the auction of mobile radio frequencies that will become available on 1 January 2029, with the auction scheduled for the second quarter of 2027. The frequencies—800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz—are essential for mobile networks, and the licences will be technology‑neutral and valid for 15 years. The auction aims to maintain high‑quality mobile services, foster competition, and generate auction revenue.

Published
1 Sept 2026
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Intelligence brief
Bern / Policy
CH

The Federal Communications Commission (ComCom) has opened a tender for the auction of mobile radio frequencies that will become available on 1 January 2029, with the auction scheduled for the second quarter of 2027. The frequencies—800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz—are essential for mobile networks, and the licences will be technology‑neutral and valid for 15 years. The auction aims to maintain high‑quality mobile services, foster competition, and generate auction revenue.

Why it matters

The allocation of these spectrum bands will shape the connectivity infrastructure that underpins AI services and data‑intensive applications in Switzerland.

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Swiss Federal Government

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