Sweden Prepares for Transition from Rakel to SWEN Communication System
Sweden transitions to the SWEN communication system for critical services starting in 2025.
Key Points
- • Transition from Rakel to SWEN begins in 2025 and aims for full migration by 2030.
- • SWEN will use 5G and 4G LTE for advanced communication services.
- • Management of SWEN will be handled by the MSB, focusing on secure communication.
- • Current Rakel users can sign up to test the new SWEN technology.
The Swedish government is set to transition from the Rakel communication system to the new Swedish Emergency Network (SWEN), beginning in 2025. Designed to serve critical societal actors across the nation, SWEN aims to enhance communication capabilities by integrating modern mobile technologies such as 5G and 4G LTE. This transition is planned to be completed by 2030, with the objective of providing advanced broadband services, including video transmission, that are currently unavailable under the Rakel system.
The change will be managed by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), ensuring robust, secure, and accessible communications for all users. Current Rakel users have the opportunity to participate in testing the SWEN technology before its full rollout, helping to evaluate user equipment, technical platforms, and services.
Additionally, the energy sector is actively engaged in this transition, collaborating with MSB and Svenska kraftnät through the "Energibranschens Rakelforum," aimed at sharing experiences and facilitating discussions on the upcoming changes. Interested users can sign up to participate in the testing phase by contacting relevant officials.