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Swiss government set to change mobile phone roaming laws

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:35:39 +0100

A loophole which allows mobile phone companies to charge up to the nearest minute costs Swiss roaming customers up to CHF120 million per year.

Why the Swiss are rebelling against 5G rollout

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:09:01 +0200

Switzerland was among the first countries to begin deploying 5G, but health fears over radiation from the antennas that carry the next-generation mobile technology have sparked a nationwide revolt.

These are Switzerland’s essential smartphone apps

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:33:22 +0200

The Local recently put a call out to readers asking for their opinion on the most useful apps for living in Switzerland. Here are the top picks.

Swiss 5G rollout slowed as opponents fight antenna plans

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 21:32:34 +0200

The rollout of key 5G infrastructure in Switzerland has hit a roadblock in the form of tougher than expected opposition over the possible negative health effects of the technology.

Mobile phones: The best deals for foreigners in Switzerland

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 22:44:28 +0200

When it comes to choosing a mobile phone provider in Switzerland, there is no single answer.

Not so 'handy': Switzerland left out as EU ends roaming charges

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:18:53 +0200

Mobile phone roaming charges within the EU were officially quashed on June 15th, leaving Swiss customers disadvantaged.

MP: Switzerland should abolish roaming charges in Europe

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:56:57 +0100

From June 15th the European Union is to abolish mobile phone roaming charges across the bloc, meaning any European citizen can use their phone in another EU member state and pay the same as they would at home.

Salt aims to shake up Swiss mobile market

Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:08:42 +0200

A Swiss Orange has turned into Salt — but this is no magician's trick.

Orange set to ditch name in rebranding exercise

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:44:12 +0200

Orange, Switzerland’s third-ranked telecom company, announced on Tuesday that it is changing its name under a rebranding exercise likely to cost tens of millions of francs as it scrambles to catch up to its competitors, market leader Swisscom and Sunrise.

French businessman plans takeover of Orange

Thu, 18 Dec 2014 13:28:00 +0100

Apax Funds has announced it is selling Orange Switzerland, the country’s third largest mobile operator, to NJJ Capital, a holding company owned by French businessman Xavier Niel for 2.8 billion francs.

Swiss ranks 13th for mobile and internet use

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:44:00 +0100

Switzerland remains behind a dozen countries when it comes to highest mobile phone and internet use for 2014, according to a report issued on Monday by the Geneva-based International Telecommunications Union.

Geneva phone thief caught by selfies

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 21:47:28 +0200

A man who stole a mobile phone at a Geneva shop was caught after police identified him from pictures on his own mobile phone, which he left at the scene.

Swiss researchers study WhatsApp messages

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 16:26:00 +0200

WhatsApp users are being asked to send their messages to Swiss university researchers as part of a unique linguistics project investigating how people communicate with the global messaging service.

Swisscom mobile phone plan for kids under fire

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:54:00 +0100

A Swisscom campaign to lure children as young as six years old to sign up for a cell phone plan has come under attack from consumer advocates.

Cell phones disturb bees' buzz - study

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:48:00 +0200

New research carried out at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology has found that bees buzz differently near mobile phone signals – causing behaviour that endangers colonies.