Office for Communications (AK)
The Office for Communications (Amt für Kommunikation, AK) is the competent regulatory, supervisory and administrative body for electronic communication.
As an independent regulatory authority, it promotes and monitors effective competition in the telecommunications market. To this end, the Office for Communications conducts market analyses, imposes special regulatory measures and monitors compliance. As an administrative body, the Office for Communications manages numbering resources and radio frequencies.
The Office for Communications also supports consumers and companies in settling disputes quickly and cost-effectively. It is neutral and independent in its capacity as an arbitration body.
With regard to radio frequencies, the Office for Communications is responsible for frequency planning, national and international frequency coordination and frequency allocation. The Office is a member in or observer to all technical working groups of the International Telecommunication Union, the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations, and the European Union.
In the media sector, the Office for Communications serves as the Secretariat of the Media Commission. It is also responsible for the independent execution of Government business pursuant to Art. 86 para. 1 let. a to e of the Media Act.
For signature and trust services, the Office for Communications serves as an accreditation and supervisory body, and manages and publishes information on certification services in Liechtenstein.
The Office for Communications also serves as the regulatory, supervisory and administrative authority in the postal sector.
In the field of space policy, the Office for Communications is the supervisory and administrative body responsible for the implementation and supervision of the Space Act.
In general, the Office for Communications advises the Government on all matters related to the above-mentioned areas. In addition, the Office for Communications is a member in international forums, committees and organisations, representing Liechtenstein's interests.
Contact
Office for Communications
[email protected] +423 236 64 88 Fax +423 236 64 89
Postal address
Äulestrasse 51
P.O. Box 684
9490 Vaduz
Visitor address
Äulestrasse 51
9490 Vaduz
Opening hours
Office
Monday to Friday
08.30 - 11.30
13.30 - 16.30
Holidays and off-duty days
Location
Äulestrasse 51 is located in the center of Vaduz, Liechtenstein. If you are traveling by car, head toward the town center and turn onto Äulestrasse, which is clearly signposted. Number 51 is on the right side of the street, further along the road. Parking is available along Äulestrasse or in nearby areas.
If using public transport, get off at the Vaduz Post bus stop. From there, it is a seven to ten-minute walk. Walk south along the main road and turn right onto Äulestrasse. Continue along the street until you reach number 51 on the right-hand side.
For those on foot, start from the Vaduz town center and follow the signs to Äulestrasse. Number 51 is on the right side and easy to find.
The entrance is well-marked and accessible. If you need assistance, please contact us.
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