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Federal Office of Communications

Coordinates: 46°58′25″N 7°28′48″E / 46.97361°N 7.48000°E / 46.97361; 7.48000
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Federal Office of Communications
(in German) Bundesamt für Kommunikation
(in French) Office fédéral de la communication
(in Italian) Ufficio federale delle comunicazioni
Agency overview
Formed1992
JurisdictionFederal administration of Switzerland
HeadquartersBiel/Bienne
Minister responsible
Parent agencyFederal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications
Websitewww.bakom.admin.ch

The Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) (German: Bundesamt für Kommunikation, BAKOM; French: Office fédéral de la communication, OFCOM; Italian: Ufficio federale delle comunicazioni, UFCOM) is a Swiss federal office that deals with issues relating to telecommunications, broadcasting and postal services in Switzerland.

Created in 1992, the office is attached to the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC), and is based in Biel/Bienne.

The OFCOM's activities are governed by the Swiss Telecommunications Act (TCA),[1] the Federal Act on Radio and Television (RTVA)[2] and the Federal Postal Act.[3]

Comparable authorities

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Directors

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  • Since July 2020: Bernard Maissen[4]
  • 2014-2020: Philipp Metzger
  • 2005-2013: Martin Dumermuth

References

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  1. ^ "Fedlex". www.fedlex.admin.ch. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
  2. ^ "Fedlex". www.fedlex.admin.ch. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
  3. ^ "Fedlex". www.fedlex.admin.ch. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
  4. ^ OFCOM, Federal Office of Communications. "Senior management". www.bakom.admin.ch. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
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46°58′25″N 7°28′48″E / 46.97361°N 7.48000°E / 46.97361; 7.48000