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851-0727-01L 2 Credits DS D-GESS
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Telecommunications Law

Telekommunikationsrecht

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Clemens von Zedtwitz
Particularly suitable for students of D-INFK, D-ITET
VVZ CR 4.2

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:34:02

Abstract

Introduction to the basics of Telecommunications Law for non-lawyers.The course deals with the legal regulations and principles that apply to telecom network operators and telecom service providers (fixed-line and mobile phone).

Objective

By analyzing the most relevant legal provisions for a telecom provider in Switzerland students will learn about the main concepts of Swiss law. No previous legal courses required.

Content

1. History of Swiss Telecommunications Law 2. Regulation of network access (essential facility doctrine, types of access) 3. Universal Service 4. Phone service contracts (fixed line and mobile phone service) 5. Mobil communication radiation regulation 6. Telecommunication secrecy 7. SPAM-Avoidance

Resources

Lecture Notes

The powerpoint slides presented in the course will be made availabe online. In addition, links to relevant legal decisions and regulations will be accessible on the course website.

Literature

No mandatory readings.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
None

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Telekommunikationsrecht
  • Thu 08:15-10:00 (HG E 1.1)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Wissenschaft im Kontext (Science in Perspective) (In Kursen aus dem Programm “Wissenschaft im Kontext” lernen Studierende, die MINT Fächer der ETH aus der Perspektive der Geistes-, Sozial- und Staatswissenschaften zu reflektieren. Nur die in diesem Abschnitt aufgelisteten Fächer können als "Wissenschaft im Kontext" angerechnet werden.)