Does Sweden not use base stations for communication

Do mobile phones need a base station?

Mobile phones and other mobile devices require a network of base stations in order to function. The base station antennas transmit and receive RF (radio frequency) signals, or radio waves, to and from mobile phones near the base station. Without these radio waves, mobile communications would not be possible.

Why is telecommunication technology so popular in Sweden?

This abundance of telecommunication technology is a result of promoting a competitive industry that was made possible by deregulation. Since Sweden was the first to take on this arduous task the government had to come up with "a regulatory framework of its own".

When was telecommunications liberalized in Sweden?

This article covers telecommunications in Sweden. Sweden liberalized its telecommunications industry starting in 1980s and being formally liberalized in 1993. This was three years ahead of USA and five years before the European common policy introduced in January 1998 allowed for an open and competitive telecommunication market.

Who does the Swedish Post & Telecom Authority consult with?

The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority shall consult with the Swedish Armed Forces and the Swedish Security Service in matters relating to radio transmission licenses, according to Chapter 3, Section 13, in the Swedish Regulation on Electronic Communications (2022:511).