Telecommunications Act (TCA) (TCA)
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Section 1 Implementation and Repeal of existing Le
Art. 62 Implementation
1 The Federal Council shall implement this Act. The responsibility of ComCom is reserved. 2 The Federal Council may delegate to OFCOM the duty of adopting the necessary administrative and technical regulations.
Art. 63
Repealed by Annex No 86 of the Administrative Court Act of 17 June 2005, with effect from 1 Jan. 2007 (AS 2006 2197; BBl 2001 4202).
Art. 64 International cooperation and agreements
1 The Federal Council shall have authority to conclude international agreements on matters falling within the ambit of this Act. 2 It may delegate that authority to OFCOM in the case of international agreements relating to technical or administrative matters. 3 ComCom shall carry out the tasks within the scope of its responsibilities at an international level and shall represent Switzerland in the related international organisations. 4 OFCOM shall represent Switzerland’s interests in international forums and organisations, in particular in relation to internet governance. 5 In order to strengthen the representation of Swiss interests, OFCOM may on request grant organisations in its areas of responsibility financial assistance that is not granted under international agreements in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2. 6 The amount of financial assistance is determined by the importance of the organisation, project or measure to the representation of Swiss interests and by the other funding
Art. 64 — Amended by No I of the FA of 22 March 2019, in force since 1 Jan. 2021 (AS 2020 6159; BBl 2017 6559). Para. 3 — Inserted by No I of the FA of 22 March 2019, in force since 1 Jan. 2021 (AS 2020 6159; BBl 2017 6559). Para. 4 — Inserted by No I of the FA of 22 March 2019, in force since 1 Jan. 2021 (AS 2020 6159; BBl 2017 6559). Para. 5 — Inserted by No I of the FA of 22 March 2019, in force since 1 Jan. 2021 (AS 2020 6159; BBl 2017 6559). Para. 6 — Inserted by No I of the FA of 22 March
Art. 65 Repeal of existing legislation
The Federal Telecommunications Act of 21 June 1991 is repealed.
[AS 1992 581, 1993 901 Annex No 18]
Section 2 Transitional Provisions
Art. 66–68
Repealed by No II 31 of the FA of 20 March 2008 on the Formal Revision of Federal Legislation, with effect from 1 Aug. 2008, with effect from 1 Aug. 2008 (AS 2008 3437; BBl 2007 6121).
Art. 68a Transitional provisions concerning the Amendment of 24 March 2006
1 The services provided on the commencement of the Amendment of 24 March 2006 as part of a telecommunications services licence are deemed to have been notified as defined in Article 4 paragraph 1. The radiocommunications licences which are included in the rescinded telecommunications services licences remain valid and acquire the terms and conditions associated therewith. 2 The existing conditions for the universal service licence under the old law shall apply until the expiry of its term.
Art. 68a — Inserted by No I of the FA of 24 March 2006, in force since 1 Apr. 2007 (AS 2007 921; BBl 2003 7951).
Art. 69
Repealed by No II 31 of the FA of 20 March 2008, with effect from 1 Aug. 2008 (AS 2008 3437; BBl 2007 6121).
Section 3 Referendum and Commencement
Art. 70
1 This Act is subject to an optional referendum. 2 The Federal Council shall determine the commencement date. 3 … Commencement date:Art. 56, 57, 64, 67, 68 on 20 October 1997all other provisions on 1 January 1998
Para. 3 — Repealed by No II 31 of the FA of 20 March 2008 on the Formal Revision of Federal Legislation, with effect from 1 Aug. 2008 (AS 2008 3437; BBl 2007 6121). Para. 3 — FCD of 6 Oct. 1997.