[1] The country's advanced broadband infrastructure plays a key role in facilitating this level of usage.
By the end of 2022, Switzerland was ranked highest in broadband penetration among the countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
In the realm of e-commerce, 87% of users research products, 82% make purchases, 76% compare prices, and 36% sell items online.
[9] As reported by the Swiss Federal Communications Commission in November 2023, Switzerland shows a strong broadband infrastructure.
By the end of 2022, 48.2% of the Swiss population had broadband internet connections, exceeding the rates in France (46.6%), Norway (45.7%), Korea (45.4%), and well above the OECD average of 34.9%.
[12] The merger between Sunrise and UPC in 2021[13][14] has significantly altered the landscape of Switzerland's broadband market, reducing the traditional distinctions between telecom providers and cable network operators.