The participants at the fifth Round Table on fibre-optic development discussed the models for cooperation which have recently arisen and took note of the progress in the discussions in the working groups which have been set up. The principles decided at previous round tables are being efficiently implemented in order to prevent duplication of infrastructure and to enable competition. One principle which is gaining acceptance is that the network operators will meet the FTTH installation costs for buildings, rather than their owners. This will accelerate the development of fibre-optic networks.

The Federal Council is in favour of a new fee system to finance public service radio and television. In a report to parliament, it recommends the introduction of a universal fee for households and businesses. The new system would dispense with the existing issues of linking fees to the reception device. In addition, the costs of billing and collecting fees would be considerably reduced.

At the request of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC), the Federal Council has held discussions on the development of broadband in Switzerland.