Frequently Asked Questions
What is spectrum trading?
Spectrum trading is the transfer or licensing of radio frequency spectrum rights between parties. The UK pioneered this in 2004 when Bosshard & Co advised on the country's first spectrum trade, enabling more efficient use of radio frequencies and creating a secondary market for spectrum assets.
What is a C-UAS system and how does counter-drone work?
A Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) is a system designed to detect, track, identify and neutralise unauthorised or hostile drones. Methods include RF jamming, protocol-level attacks, GPS spoofing and physical interdiction. Bosshard & Co provides advisory on C-UAS strategy, technology selection and SDR-based countermeasure systems.
What does an expert witness do in a patent or technology dispute?
A technical expert witness provides independent, court-admissible opinion on complex technical matters in patent disputes, intellectual property litigation or regulatory proceedings. Their role is to explain technical facts clearly, assess the validity of claims and provide objective analysis. Oliver Bosshard acts as expert witness in wireless telecoms patent disputes and technical litigation.
What is due diligence in telecoms and technology acquisitions?
Technical and operational due diligence in telecoms involves independent assessment of a target company's network assets, technology stack, operational capabilities, spectrum holdings, contracts and financial performance. Bosshard & Co has conducted due diligence on transactions up to $3bn, advising investors, private equity and strategic acquirers.
What is a shared MNO railway tunnel coverage system?
A shared Mobile Network Operator (MNO) railway tunnel coverage system is a single neutral-host infrastructure deployed inside a railway tunnel that carries the signals of multiple mobile operators simultaneously. This avoids duplication of antenna systems and reduces costs. Bosshard & Co advised on the world's first such system deployed in an SBB railway tunnel in Switzerland.
What wireless technologies does Bosshard & Co cover?
Bosshard & Co covers the full range of wireless and radio technologies including 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, IoT, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, TETRA, satellite communications (SatCom), distributed antenna systems (DAS), fixed wireless access (FWA), private networks and counter-drone RF systems.
Is Bosshard & Co vendor-neutral?
Yes. Bosshard & Co has no commercial relationships with equipment vendors or technology platforms. All advisory is entirely independent, with no preferred suppliers, no reseller arrangements and no financial incentive to recommend any particular vendor or product. The sole interest is giving clients the right answer.
In which languages does Bosshard & Co provide advisory?
Bosshard & Co provides advisory in English, German (Deutsch) and French (Français). The practice is Swiss-based with clients across the UK, Switzerland, France, Germany, Belgium, the UAE, North Africa and the Americas.
What notable projects has Bosshard & Co worked on?
Notable mandates include the connectivity programme for the £1bn Tottenham Hotspur Stadium development, pioneering the UK's first spectrum trade, the world's first shared MNO railway tunnel coverage system, and projects for the European Commission, World Bank, Ofcom, Network Rail and leading mobile operators worldwide.
Where is Bosshard & Co based?
Bosshard & Co GmbH is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, and operates globally with active engagements in the UK, Switzerland, France, Germany, Belgium, UAE, North Africa and the Americas.
Who is Oliver Bosshard?
Oliver Bosshard is a Swiss and British wireless telecoms and technology consultant with over 25 years of hands-on operator and OEM experience. He is the founding partner of Bosshard & Co GmbH, based in Lausanne, Switzerland. He holds a Dipl Ing FH, an MBA from the University of Surrey and is a Member of the IET (MIET). He has held CTO, COO and interim Managing Director positions internationally and serves on advisory boards across the technology sector.
Who advises on spectrum trading and spectrum strategy in Switzerland?
Bosshard & Co, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, provides independent advisory on spectrum strategy, spectrum management and techno-economic assessments for operators, regulators and investors. Oliver Bosshard advised on the UK's first spectrum trade and has worked on spectrum projects for Ofcom and the European Commission.
Who provides wireless telecoms due diligence in Europe?
Bosshard & Co provides independent technical and operational due diligence for telecoms acquisitions and investments across Europe and globally. The practice has advised on transactions up to $3bn and works with investors, private equity and strategic acquirers across the UK, Switzerland, France, Germany, Belgium and UAE.
What is a private 5G network?
A private 5G network is a dedicated mobile network deployed for a specific organisation or site — such as a factory, port, campus or stadium — rather than serving the general public. It uses licensed or shared spectrum to provide high-speed, low-latency wireless connectivity with greater security and control than public networks. Bosshard & Co advises on private network strategy, technology selection and deployment planning.
Who can act as expert witness in wireless telecoms patent disputes in the UK?
Oliver Bosshard of Bosshard & Co acts as an independent technical expert witness in patent disputes, intellectual property litigation and complex technical arbitration involving wireless telecoms technologies. He is experienced in providing court-admissible opinion on 4G, 5G, spectrum, RF systems and related technologies for UK and international proceedings.
