https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed 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. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190918/why-the-swiss-are-rebelling-against-5g-rollout-mobile-phones Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:09:01 +0200 why-the-swiss-are-rebelling-against-5g-rollout-mobile-phones 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. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190904/readerss-voices-these-are-switzerlands-essential-smartphone-apps Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:33:22 +0200 readerss-voices-these-are-switzerlands-essential-smartphone-apps When it comes to choosing a mobile phone provider in Switzerland, there is no single answer. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190619/readers-tips-which-mobile-phone-provider-is-the-best-for-foreigners-in-switzerland-telecommunications Wed, 19 Jun 2019 22:44:28 +0200 readers-tips-which-mobile-phone-provider-is-the-best-for-foreigners-in-switzerland-telecommunications Swiss telecommunications giant Swisscom is set to introduce new fees for customers who wish to receive a simple, non-itemized hard copy of their latest bill. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190612/swisscom-to-start-charging-290-francs-for-paper-bills-telecommunications Wed, 12 Jun 2019 11:52:26 +0200 swisscom-to-start-charging-290-francs-for-paper-bills-telecommunications The Swiss telecoms giant became the first operator to go live with 5G coverage at midnight last night. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190417/swisscom-launches-5g-network-in-102-locations-in-switzerland Wed, 17 Apr 2019 13:59:43 +0200 swisscom-launches-5g-network-in-102-locations-in-switzerland Countries are nearing agreement in Geneva on using satellites to track flights, as they strive to prevent a repeat of the mysterious disappearance of flight MH370 in March 2014, a high-level US official says. https://www.thelocal.ch/20151106/geneva-deal-near-on-satellite-tracking-of-flights Fri, 06 Nov 2015 08:28:03 +0100 geneva-deal-near-on-satellite-tracking-of-flights 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. https://www.thelocal.ch/20141124/swiss-ranks-13th-for-cellphone-and-internet-use Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:44:00 +0100 swiss-ranks-13th-for-cellphone-and-internet-use Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) plans to equip around 100 train stations in Switzerland with free internet access over the next three years while improving mobile telecom services on its major routes. https://www.thelocal.ch/20130221/free-internet-planned-for-swiss-train-stations Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:20:00 +0100 free-internet-planned-for-swiss-train-stations Swisscom saw its net profits for 2012 rise by more than two and half times from the previous year to just over one billion francs on slightly lower revenues. https://www.thelocal.ch/20130207/swisscom-rings-up-sharply-higher-earnings Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:14:00 +0100 swisscom-rings-up-sharply-higher-earnings Switzerland’s dominant telecoms operator Swisscom says it will cut 400 jobs next year while creating 300 new positions in "growth areas." https://www.thelocal.ch/20121101/swisscom-restructuring-cuts-400-jobs Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:19:00 +0100 swisscom-restructuring-cuts-400-jobs