Mobile phone rates could rise due to a new government regulation.
The Federal Council says it wants the phone companies to install emergency generators to make sure the service is maintained during power cuts.
The idea, which is now under consultation, says operators must make sure the service can run for three days without power from the grid.
The Federal Office for Communications is estimating it will cost CHF 150m – those costs could be passed to users.
Bern preparing for fuel shortages
Switzerland is bracing for possible fuel shortages after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted global oil supplies.
Switzerland becoming the new Dubai?
Switzerland is seeing increased interest from expatriates leaving Dubai amid tensions linked to the conflict with Iran, with the canton of Zug emerging as a key destination.
Court slams deportation decision - man dead
A deportation case is sparking controversy after the death of a 29 year old Ukrainian man who was returned from Zurich to a war zone.
Housing scam rampant
Police are warning of increasingly sophisticated rental scams targeting people searching for housing online.
Asylum applications could be carried out abroad - but will be difficult
A new government report says asylum applications carried out abroad would be legally possible, but difficult to implement.
Move to allow cancer survivors to refresh health insurance
Cancer survivors could soon gain stronger protection when applying for private insurance.
