Sweden re-thinks emergency communications because of tension with Russia


Swedish Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist attends a NATO defence ministers meeting at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium October 27, 2016. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden is reviewing its communication systems for emergency and security services because of tensions in the Baltic region that have been heightened by Russia's actions in Ukraine, Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist told Reuters.

The government cancelled a frequency auction for telecom operators at the last minute at the end of October, saying the frequency band might have to be used for public safety services.

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