Internet in Switzerland

Internet usage is notably extensive in Switzerland, with 96% of the population aged between 15 and 88 engaging online in 2021. This figure demonstrates a wide adoption across age demographics, highlighted by the fact that over half of those aged 75 and above are daily internet users.[1] The country's advanced broadband infrastructure plays a key role in facilitating this level of usage. By the end of 2022, Switzerland was ranked highest in broadband penetration among the countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).[2]

In Switzerland, a universal service is offered which guarantees basic telecommunication services including public telephone, broadband internet, and provisions for the disabled. This service is required to be “affordable, reliable, and must be of a certain quality”. For the period from 2024 to 2031, Swisscom has been designated as the holder of the universal service license.[3]

  1. ^ Office, Federal Statistical (2021-12-15). "Internet use in households in 2021 | Federal Statistical Office". Internet use in households in 2021 | Federal Statistical Office. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
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  3. ^ ComCom, Federal Communications Commission. "Universal service". www.comcom.admin.ch. Retrieved 2024-01-27.