In 2023, the number of fixed telephone subscriptions in Switzerland stood at 2.7960 million. According to the forecast, this number will decrease progressively: by 4.78% to 2.6625 million in 2024, then 4.69% to 2.5395 million in 2025, followed by 4.82% to 2.4178 million in 2026, 4.99% to 2.2972 million in 2027, and 5.22% to 2.1779 million in 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over these years is -4.94%, indicating a declining trend.

Future trends to watch for:

Growing dependence on mobile and internet-based communication channels as alternatives to fixed telephony.
Potential further decline in subscriptions if technological advancements and consumer preferences continue to favor mobile solutions.
Potential policy or market interventions to stabilize or stimulate the fixed-line market.