Swisscom won a major legal victory on Tuesday as Switzerland’s Federal Administrative Court overturned a 18 million Swiss-franc ($21.6 million) fine imposed by the Swiss Competition Commission (Comco). The court ruled that Swisscom did not hold a dominant position in the relevant market, meaning its fiber-network expansion plans did not breach competition law. The decision reverses a December 2023 ruling that had accused Swisscom of abusing market dominance.
Swisscom stated it remains committed to its fiber rollout and will assess the judgment’s implications. Its 2026 outlook remains unchanged. Comco did not immediately comment.
The case originated in 2020 when Swisscom announced its fiber expansion, prompting an investigation. The court’s ruling may be appealed to Switzerland’s Federal Supreme Court.
Source: Wall Street Journal US Business · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing