Swiss telecoms watchdog the Federal Office of Communications (Ofcom, or Bundesamt fur Kommunikation, Bakom) has confirmed that it is planning to make frequencies in the 3400MHz-3500MHz range available for private 5G mobile networks on 1 January 2024.

Ofcom notes that private networks – which it refers to as ‘campus networks’ – enable universities, companies and other organisations to operate on-site local networks tailored to their needs. 

The networks are used to automate and optimise processes and for internal communication in sectors that require high reliability such as airports and hospitals. Ofcom added that the regulatory and technical framework for the licensing of campus networks is ongoing but will be completed later this year.