22.2 International radio communication and satellite earth station transmitting licences

A licence is normally required for use of a radio transmitter in accordance with the provisions of the Electronic Communications Act (2022:482). However, certain radio transmitters are exempted from the license obligation. These transmitters are identified in the Regulations (2022:19) on exemptions from the license requirement for certain radio transmitters. Examples include 27 MHz CB radio,  mobile telephones and certain mobile satellite terminals together with small VSAT terminals. No authorisation is required for the use of radio receivers.

The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority is the agency mandated by the Government as the competent authority to issue licences and establish regulations on exemptions from the licence obligation for certain radio transmitters. Application forms can be downloaded from the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority website:

Swedish Post and Telecom Authority website

The application form and any subsequent correspondence should be addressed to:
Swedish Post and Telecom Authority
Box 6101
102 32 Stockholm
or via email: [email protected].

In case of modification or termination of the use of radio equipment, the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority must be notified. A licence may be revoked in cases of serious misuse or on other objective grounds.