General provisions
section 1 of this Regulation applies to electronic communications networks and
communications services and associated facilities and
services and the other on.
The regulation does not apply to content that is transmitted in
electronic communications networks using electronic
communications services.
section 2 of the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency is the supervisory authority under the law
(2003:389) on electronic communications.
The Swedish post and Telecom Agency, for carrying out the
tasks which are the responsibility of the national supervisory authority
According to Regulation (EU) no
531/2012 by 13 June 2012 on roaming on public mobile networks within the
Union. Regulation (2013:48).
section 3 of the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency, to the European Commission
report and publish the obligations imposed under
Chapter 4. paragraphs 3 and 4, and Chapter 5. section 13 of the Act (2003:389) if
electronic communications, the company that
imposed obligations as well as the relevant markets identified
in accordance with Chapter 8. paragraph 5 of the same law.
The Swedish post and Telecom Agency shall promptly notify each
change of these obligations to the Commission.
Regulation (2011:592).
3 a of the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency shall maintain a list of
the number of appeals and interim dispositions
as regards the Authority's decision. The list shall also
the grounds for appeals are set out in brief and
the processing time of the courts shall be recorded.
A summary of the contents of the list, on the
the request shall be submitted to the European Commission and the Agency for
European regulators for electronic
communication. Regulation (2011:592).
section 4 of the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency, notify the
enforcement provisions necessary for questions about registration,
applications, permits, inspection and certification of disputes under
Act (2003:389) on electronic communications.
paragraph 5 of the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency may notify such provisions if
the peacetime national defense planning for the needs of
electronic communications referred to in Chapter 1. § 8 other
subparagraph Act (2003:389) on electronic communications. Post-
the Swedish post and Telecom Agency should take into account issues of priority
subscriptions and Subscriber plans.
Before the regulations relating to the peacetime planning for
the Swedish defence needs of electronic communications will be notified
Swedish Post and Telecom Agency should consult with the armed forces and
The Swedish civil contingencies Agency.
Regulation (2008:1143).
section 6 of the National Post and Telecom Agency may order the
providing electronic communications networks or
electronic communications services of particular importance from
General view that, for remuneration, corresponding to the cost
consider the national defense needs of electronic communications under
preparedness.
Notification
section 7 of the National Post and Telecom Agency shall notify such provisions if
exemptions from the obligation to notify as referred to in Chapter 2. section 1 of the Act
(2003:389) to the electronic communications referred to in section 2 of the other
paragraph, the same chapter.
The Swedish post and Telecom Agency shall, on request, within one week, issue
a confirmation that the notification has been submitted.
section 8 of the National Post and Telecom Agency may decide in respect of recognition
of the telephone company according to rules adopted by the
the International Telecommunication Union and may announce regulations
required for such admission.
§ 9 PTS may decide in respect of registration
of maritime settlement body in accordance with rules adopted by the
the International Telecommunication Union and the regulations
needed for registration.
The right to use radio frequencies and numbers
section 10 of the National Post and Telecom Agency shall examine questions about permits
under the Act (2003:389) on electronic communications.
10 a of the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency may provide for
exemption from the requirement of prior consent for such rental of
State or part of the authorization to use radio transmitters
According to Chapter 3. 24 section Act (2003:389) if
electronic communication, which refers to a shorter period or
otherwise, it is limited in scope. Regulation (2010:1535).
Radio transmitters
section 11 of the National Post and Telecom Agency shall, in accordance with Chapter 3. paragraph 3 of the
Act (2003:389) on electronic communication to decide on
assignment of radio frequencies and the additional conditions that
needed for Police, security police,
The armed forces, the national defence radio establishment and Defence
matériel. Regulation (2014:1270).
section 12 of the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency shall notify such provisions if
exemptions from the permit requirement referred to in Chapter 3. section 1 of the Act
(2003:389) to the electronic communications referred to in Chapter 3. 4 §
the same law.
12 a of the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency may submit to the physical
or legal persons organising examinations and issuing the certificate of
the prescribed competence requirements for the use of
amateur radio transmitters are met and to assign
call signs for such use. Regulation (2011:592).
paragraph 13 of the PTS shall notify such provisions
referred to in Chapter 3. 14 of the Act (2003:389) if
electronic communications.
section 14 prohibition against the possession of electrical or
electronic plants, without being
radio equipment, is intended to send radio waves in other
purposes than referred to in Chapter 3. 14 of the Act
(2003:389) on electronic communications.
The ban does not apply to such facilities as required in
activities of the armed forces, the armed forces '
Radio establishment, or Försvarets materielverk. The prohibition applies
nor are such plants as law enforcement needs
in their bomb protection activities.
The Swedish post and Telecom Agency may, on application by the prison service
decide that the prohibition should not apply to certain such facility that
necessary in a correctional facility or detention within the prison system for
to prevent unauthorized mobile phone communication, if
the plant can be used without harmful interference occurs
outside the prison or detention. Regulation (2014:1270).
section 15 of the National Post and Telecom Agency shall publish transfers
of authorization to use radio transmitters in accordance with Chapter 3. section 23 of the Act
(2003:389) on electronic communications.
Number
section 16 of the National Post and Telecom Agency to set national
numbering plans for electronic communication and notify
regulations about the plans and their use.
section 17 of the National Post and Telecom Agency may provide for
principles for the allocation of numbers.
Open call for applications
section 18 of the National Post and Telecom Agency shall decide pursuant to Chapter 3. 7 §
Act (2003:389) on electronic communications relating to restrictions
the number of permits within a frequency space. Decisions shall be
be published.
The Swedish post and Telecom Agency shall notify the Government when it
reason assume that examination shall be carried out in accordance with Chapter 3. section 8
the electronic communications Act.
section 19 of the National Post and Telecom Agency may provide for the
proceeding under Chapter 3. the third paragraph of section 8 and section 22 of the Act
(2003:389) on electronic communications to be used and
If the content of a public invitation.
section 20 of the cases referred to in Chapter 3. 8 and 22 of the Act (2003:389) if
electronic communications, the provisions of section 17
administrative law (1986:223) if the right of a party to participate in the
information does not apply to data relating to only one
other applicants.
The information that an applicant has submitted in such a case
may be the basis for the Post and Telecom Agency decision
only to the extent that they have been submitted
1. prior to the application deadline, or
2. After this period at the request of the postal and
Telecom Agency.
The Swedish post and Telecom Agency may announce further provisions concerning
the procedure in such cases.
20 a of/expires U: 2016-04-01/
Derogation as referred to in Chapter 3. 8 paragraph 3 law
(2003:389) on electronic communication applies to such
on as needed to meet public policy,
safety or health and conducted by the armed forces,
The Swedish civil contingencies Agency, Coast Guard,
Police, security police, probation and
The Customs and Excise Department.
The exception also applies to radio if it is needed
to accommodate such activities relating to public policy,
security or public health activities conducted by
1. the Government, with the Cabinet Office and the authorities
set out in the annex to the Regulation (2006:942) on emergency preparedness
and preparedness with respect to peacetime crisis management,
2. the municipality or county councils under the Act (2006:544) if
municipalities and County Council actions before and during the extraordinary
events in peacetime and preparedness,
3. municipality, the Swedish Transport Agency, the maritime administration or
the County Administrative Board as regards civil protection under the law
(2003:778) for protection against accidents,
4. the person who owns or exerts dangerous activity on a
facility and that according to the decisions of the County Administrative Board according to 2
Cape. section 3 of the Regulation (2003:789) on protection against accidents is
obliged to reasonable keep or pay for readiness
with staff and property and in General take the necessary
measures to prevent or limit damage to
humans or the environment,
5. The Swedish radiation safety authority in respect of the advice referred to in
Regulation (2003:789) for protection against accidents,
6. city or county councils in relation to acute care and
disaster medicine prepared according to the health care Act
(1982:763),
7. alarm companies in business where authorities assisted with
the support of the law (1981:1104) concerning the activities of certain regional
alarm centres,
8. concessionaire and electricity suppliers under electricity Act
(1997:857) in respect of the activities that are of immediate
importance of maintaining electricity transmission, and
9. the radio and Television Act (2010:696) or
the licence conditions issued pursuant to the Act,
obliged to free broadcast warning message or
messages that are of importance to the public, if an authority
request Regulation (2014:1270).
20 a section/entry into force: 04/01/2016
Derogation as referred to in Chapter 3. 8 section 3 Act (2003:389) on electronic communication applies to such radio needed to cater to public policy, public security or public health and conducted by the armed forces, the Swedish civil contingencies Agency, Coast Guard, Police, security police, probation service and the customs service.
The exception also applies to radio if it is needed to accommodate such activities relating to public policy, public security or public health activities conducted by
1. the Government, with the Cabinet Office and the authorities set out in the annex to the Regulation (2015:1052) concerning emergency preparedness and surveillance measures by the authorities responsible for preparedness in the case of peacetime crisis management,
2. the municipality or county councils under the Act (2006:544) of municipalities and County Council actions before and during extraordinary events in peacetime and preparedness,
3. municipality, the Swedish Transport Agency, the maritime administration or the County Administrative Board as regards civil protection under the Act (2003:778) for protection against accidents, 4. the owning or exercising dangerous activities at a facility, and that according to the decisions of the County Administrative Board under Chapter 2. section 3 of the Regulation (2003:789) on protection against accidents is liable to pay for reasonable emergency preparedness personnel hold or and property and to take the necessary measures to prevent or limit serious harm to people or the environment,
5. The Swedish radiation safety authority with regard to counselling according to the Regulation (2003:789) for protection against accidents,
6. city or County Councils when it comes to emergency care and disaster medicine prepared according to health and medical services Act (1982:763),
7. alarm companies in activities where government agencies assisted with the support of the law (1981:1104) concerning the activities of certain regional alarm centers,
8. concessionaire and electricity suppliers under the electricity Act (1997:857) in respect of the activities that are of immediate relevance to maintain electricity distribution, and
9. the radio and Television Act (2010:696) or the licence conditions issued pursuant to the Act are required to free broadcast warning message or messages that are of importance to the public, if a Government requests it. Regulation (2015:1059).
Decision on certain obligations, etc.
section 21 of the National Post and Telecom Agency shall establish
product and service markets in accordance with Chapter 8. paragraph 5 of the law
(2003:389) on electronic communication and analyzing these
in accordance with Chapter 8. 6 of the same law.
section 22 of the National Post and Telecom Agency shall, in accordance with Chapter 8. 6 §
the second to fourth paragraphs Act (2003:389) on electronic
communication identifying undertakings with significant
an established market and decide whether obligations under 4
Cape. paragraph 4, and Chapter 5. paragraph 13 of the same law. Regulation (2011:592).
22 a of a proposed decision referred to in Chapter 8. 14 a of the law
(2003:389) on electronic communications should have the content
referred to in article 13a (2) and 13a (3) of the European Parliament and of the
Council Directive 2002/19/EC of 7 March 2002 on access
to, and interconnection of, electronic communications networks and
associated facilities (access directive) as amended by:
European Parliament and Council directive 2009/140/EC.
Regulation (2011:592).
section 23 of the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency shall obtain the written opinion
from the Swedish competition authority in matters referred to in paragraphs 21 and 22.
Regulation (2008:238).
section 24 of the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency and the Swedish competition authority shall on
request, disclose such information to each other which is
necessary to enable the authorities to fulfil their
tasks under this regulation.
25 § When the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency to take such decisions as
referred to in Chapter 8. 12 paragraph Act (2003:389) if
electronic communications, the authority shall take into account the opinions
from other competent authorities in the European economic
area, the European Commission and the Agency for
European regulators for electronic
communication.
Authority shall notify the Commission and the Agency for
European regulators for electronic communications
If the decision. Regulation (2011:592).
section 26 of the National Post and Telecom Agency, notify
enforcement regulations on guidelines and a basis for
assessing whether a company shall be deemed to have a significant
influence on an established market.
section 27 of the National Post and Telecom Agency will decide on the obligations
According to Chapter 4. 3, 13A and 14 of the Act (2003:389) if
electronic communications. Regulation (2011:592).
section 28 of the National Post and Telecom Agency shall annually disclose to the public how a
operator pursuant to Chapter 4. section 11 of the Act (2003:389) if
electronic communications ordered to implement a given
cost accounting methodology have complied with the obligation.
Regulation (2014:212).
Services to end users, etc.
section 29 of the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency may decide on the obligation to
universal service obligations as referred to in Chapter 5. 1 §
Act (2003:389) on electronic communication and shall notify
the company imposed the obligations to the European
the Commission.
The Swedish post and Telecom Agency may impose obligations under 5
Cape. 2, 4 and 18 of the law on electronic communications.
Regulation (2010:1535).
29 a of a connection in accordance with Chapter 5. Article 1, first paragraph 1 Act
(2003:389) on electronic communications should be designed so
to an end user who requests it can receive data with a
speed of at least 1 Mbit/s. If this within a reasonable time,
satisfied by any other connection, the speed of
the connection may be lower. Regulation (2011:1587).
29 b of the National Post and Telecom Agency may provide for
minimum quality of service for undertakings providing
public communications networks, if necessary, to prevent
prevented or slowed traffic in the net or deterioration of
the quality of publicly available electronic
communications services.
Before the authority makes regulations shall submit a
proposals to the European Commission and to the Agency for
European regulators for electronic
communication. The authority shall, in the design of
the regulations take into account the Commission's comments or
recommendations concerning the proposal. Regulation (2011:592).
section 30 of the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency may provide for
1. the manner in which the obligations under Chapter 5. 6 b, 6 c and
6 e-7 (b) of the Act (2003:389) on electronic communications
to be performed,
2. derogations from obligations pursuant to 1, except in the case of 5
Cape. 6 e §,
3. the information subject to the obligations under 5
Cape. 7 section 2-4, and
4. the requirements to be met by the provision of
information in accordance with Chapter 5. 7 paragraph 2.
Regulation (2011:592).
30 a of the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency shall submit annually to the European
the Commission and the European network and
information security leave a statement on reported
interference or interruption of a significant scale referred to in
Chapter 5. 6 c § Act (2003:389) on electronic communications.
When such disturbances and interruptions occur, the authority shall
If necessary, inform the European
regulators for electronic communications and the
the European network and information security agency.
Regulation (2011:592).
30 b of the National Post and Telecom Agency may provide that
the provider of a publicly available telephone service
to offer subscribers the ability to otherwise than as
specified in Chapter 5. 7 paragraph 4, section 7 a or 7 b of the Act
(2003:389) on electronic communication control
costs for the use of the service. Regulation (2011:592).
section 31 of the National Post and Telecom Agency may provide for the
how the obligations under Chapter 5. section 9 of the Act (2003:389)
Electronic Communications Act to be performed, and if the exception
from the obligations and may, on a case by case basis, decide on the
derogations from those obligations, if there are special reasons.
Before the authority makes regulations referred to in the first subparagraph
shall seek the opinions of the public prosecutor's Office and
The police authority. Regulation (2014:1270).
32 § the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency shall annually disclose to the public how a
operator in accordance with Chapter 5. section 13 of the Act (2003:389) on electronic
communication ordered to apply a certain maximum or
lowest price complied with that obligation.
33 § the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency, notify
enforcement regulations for the manner in which a notice
According to Chapter 5. 15 c § Act (2003:389) on electronic
communication shall be provided. Regulation (2014:147).
§ 34 PTS may announce regulations
necessary for the enforcement of Chapter 5. 1 – 4, 6, 10, 11, 15, 16,
17 and 18 of the Act (2003:389) on electronic communications.
Before the authority makes regulations on the enforcement
of Chapter 5. section 11 shall seek the opinions of
The Prosecutor's Office, the police and the security police.
Regulation (2014:1270).
34 a of the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency may provide for
protective measures in accordance with Chapter 6. section 3 of the Act (2003:389) if
electronic communications. Regulation (2011:592).
The protection of privacy, etc.
34 b of the National Post and Telecom Agency may provide for the
how the obligation to notify
integrity incidents according to Chapter 6. 4 a of the Act (2003:389) if
electronic communication to be performed and on exemption from
the obligation.
The authority may also provide for the content of a
such a list of privacy incidents referred to in 6
Cape. 4 b of the same law. Regulation (2011:592).
34 c § the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency is the competent national authority,
According to the Commission Regulation (EU) no 611/2013 of 24
June 2013 on measures applicable to the notification of
personal data breach pursuant to European Parliament and Council
Directive 2002/58/EC as regards the privacy and
electronic communications. Regulation (2013:725).
§ 35 PTS, with regard to the processing of
information for electronic communications announce closer
regulations on
1. what data may be processed in accordance with Chapter 6. section 6 of the first
and second subparagraphs Act (2003:389) on electronic
communication, and
2. the requirements shall be placed on a publicly available
telephony service that permit the identification of the calling or
connected phone number or call forwarding.
36 § the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency, after consultation with the
The Prosecutor's Office, the police and the security police
1. notify the implementing provisions necessary for
secret interception of electronic communications and secret
monitoring of electronic communications pursuant to Chapter 6. § 19
Act (2003:389) on electronic communications, and
2. in individual cases, waive the requirement under Chapter 6. § 19
first paragraph, the same law. Regulation (2014:1270).
36 a of the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency, after consulting with the defense
Radio establishment notify such provisions if the liaison points
referred to in Chapter 6. 19 a of the Act (2003:389) on electronic
communication. Operators who appoints liaison points,
notify the national defence radio establishment.
Regulation (2008:928).
Storage and the processing of traffic data, etc. for
law enforcement purposes
37 § It is obliged to retain data in accordance with Chapter 6. 16
a of the Act (2003:389) on electronic communication shall take
the necessary measures to ensure that the stored
the data are of the same quality and subject to the same
Security and protection at the treatment that occurred prior to
the storage.
The storage obligation should take the necessary measures to
protect the data against accidental or unauthorised destruction
and accidental loss or alteration. Such measures shall
also be taken to prevent unauthorized storage, treatment
of or access to and disclosure of
the data. The data may be made available only to
personnel with special permission.
The Swedish post and Telecom Agency may, after consulting the
Police, security police and Swedish Data Inspection Board,
announce details relating to the measures to be taken
According to the first and second subparagraphs. Regulation (2014:1270).
38 section to fulfil the obligation in Chapter 6. 16 a of the
Act (2003:389) on electronic communication, the
the storage obligation to store the tasks set out in paragraphs 39 to 43.
Regulation (2012:128).
39 § with regard to the telephone service, the following are stored:
1. the calling number,
2. dial-up number and the number that the call has been guided to,
3. details of calling and dial-up Subscriber and, in
where appropriate, registered user,
4. date and traceable time when the communication was initiated and
was completed, and
5. information on the services that have been used.
Regulation (2012:128).
40 § with regard to telephone service via a mobile
network termination point should, in addition to those mentioned in section 39, the following
is stored:
1. the caller's identity and uppringds subscription and
equipment identity,
2. location data at the start of the communication and
end, and
3. date, traceable time and location data for the
first activation of a pre-paid anonymous services.
Regulation (2012:128).
41 section when it comes to telephony service that uses ip packets for
transfer shall, in addition to those mentioned in paragraphs 39 and 40, the following
is stored:
1. the caller's and uppringds ip addresses,
2. date and traceable time for log on and in the
services used;
3. information that identifies the equipment where
communication terminal is separated from the storage obligation
to the individual subscriber.
If the final separate communication to the
individual subscriber is anyone who does not fall within the scope of Chapter 6. 16 a of the
Act (2003:389) on electronic communication, the first
paragraph 3 shall apply to the separate communications to the
Finally separates individual communication
Subscriber. Regulation (2012:128).
42 § with regard to messaging, the following are stored:
1. sender's and recipient's number, ip address, or other
message address,
2. information about sending and receiving Subscriber and, in
where appropriate, registered user,
3. the date and time for traceable log in the
services used;
4. date and traceable time of dispatch and receipt of
message, and
5. information on the services that have been used.
Regulation (2012:128).
43 § with regard to internet access and the provision of
capacity to obtain internet access (connection) to
the following are stored:
1. the user's ip address,
2. information on the Subscriber and, if applicable, the registered
users,
3. the date and time for traceable log in service
provides internet access,
4. the type of capacity for the transfer that has been used, and
5. information that identifies the equipment where
communication terminal is separated from the storage obligation
to the individual subscriber.
If the final separate communication to the
individual subscriber is anyone who does not fall within the scope of Chapter 6. 16 a of the
Act (2003:389) on electronic communication, the first
paragraph 5 shall apply to anyone who separates the communication to the
Finally separates individual communication
Subscriber. Regulation (2012:128).
§ 44 PTS may announce detailed rules
If the data to be retained under sections 39 to 43.
Regulation (2012:128).
§ 45 PTS, ahead of decisions on exemptions
from the storage requirement of Chapter 6. 16 b of law
(2003:389) on electronic communication hear
The Prosecutor's Office, the police and the security police.
Regulation (2014:1270).
§ 46 PTS may, after consulting the
Police, security police and customs service, notify
regulations on remuneration in accordance with Chapter 6. 16 e law
(2003:389) on electronic communications.
Regulation (2014:1270).
Financing of actions against serious threats and pressures
47 § Fee in accordance with Chapter 8. section 18 of the Act (2003:389) on electronic
communication shall be paid annually and shall be limited to a maximum of 4
per cent of the annual turnover of the activities covered by
notification. The annual turnover is less than 30 000 000 kr, no
fee is paid.
The Government determines by 31 december each year
the size of the total contributions for this funding
during the next year.
The Swedish post and Telecom Agency, notify the
enforcement provisions that are needed if the fee.
Regulation (2012:128).
Miscellaneous
48 § the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency may decide on the obligation to
keep separate accounts for the activities in accordance with Chapter 8. section 16 of the Act (2003:389)
on electronic communications. Regulation (2012:128).
section 49 PTS shall, further to a reasoned request, provide
information obtained pursuant to the provisions of the Act
(2003:389) on electronic communication to the European
the Commission or other competent authorities within the European
economic area, if it is necessary to
These authorities shall be able to carry out their tasks.
If the information relates to information previously
made by an individual at the request of the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency,
should the individual be informed accordingly. Regulation (2012:128).
Transitional provisions
2003:396
1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 25 July 2003.
2. The regulation repeals the telecommunications code (1997:399) and
Regulation (1993:600) if radio communication.
3. for the period from entry into force until 31
December 2003, the levy under section 37 to be $0.
2007:449
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 2007 and apply
first time in fixing the amount of the individual fee that
taken out in 2008. For charges relating to the year 2007,
37 of its older version. Regulation (2007:691).