Key facts
The Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) is responsible for the financial and licensing supervision of private radio and television broadcasters with a licence. Most licensed broadcasters receive a share of the radio and television fee in order to fulfil the performance mandate set out in their licences. Since 2019, a total of around CHF 81 million has been paid out annually to private broadcasters. In addition, the private broadcasters received further subsidies of around CHF 7 million in 2022. Financial supervision is intended to ensure that the fee and other subsidies are used economically and in line with their intended purpose.