UPC Switzerland
UPC Switzerland was a major telecommunications provider offering television, internet, and telephony services to residential and business customers. Following its acquisition by Liberty Global and subsequent merger with Sunrise, the brand has been integrated into the Sunrise business operations.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Switzerland
HQ City
Zurich
Founded
1994
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
SIX
Tax Domicile
CH
Ultimate Parent
Liberty Global plc
Data Hosting
CH
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
2020
Acquisition by Sunrise
Liberty Global announced the sale of UPC Switzerland to Sunrise Communications.
2021
Merger completion
The merger between UPC Switzerland and Sunrise was finalized, creating a converged telecommunications entity.
2022
Brand integration
Sunrise began phasing out the UPC brand in favor of the unified Sunrise brand for all services.