Swisscom will switch off its 3G mobile network by the end of this year, ending a technology more than 20 years old.
Around 180,000 private and business customers are still using 3G, which has largely been replaced by faster 4G and 5G services.
Rival operator Sunrise shut down its 3G network in August, while Salt says it will maintain 3G coverage until at least the end of next year.
American tourist rape trial in Geneva
In Geneva, rare CCTV footage was shown in court this week during a rape trial.
Pro Israel and Palestian protestors clash in Zurich
Yesterday evening, around 100 people gathered peacefully on Zurich’s Rathausbrücke for a permitted pro-Israel demonstration under police protection.
Tourist office eyes Canadians as new market
Switzerland is stepping up efforts to attract Canadian tourists, who are traveling less to the United States.
Oysters for Christmas markets destroyed
Be careful of oysters at the Christmas markets.
Geneva swimmers break world record
Six swimmers from a Geneva-based club have set a new Guinness World Record by completing the first-ever relay swim along Lake Geneva and back.
Geneva shops open this Sunday
It was expected, and now it’s official. Shops in Geneva will be allowed to open exceptionally this Sunday.
