Bakom MCP Server

BAKOM telecommunications and media open data

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Bakom MCP Server?

BAKOM telecommunications and media open data

The short version

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  • 📶 Broadband availability – Fixed-line coverage at 30/100/300/500/1000 Mbit/s (250×250m grid)
  • 🔌 Fibre status – FTTB/FTTH availability per location
  • 📍 Multi-location comparison – Connectivity check for up to 20 locations simultaneously
  • 📱 Mobile coverage – 5G/4G/3G outdoor coverage (100×100m grid)
  • 📡 Antenna search – Mobile and broadcast transmitters within a configurable radius
  • 📺 RTV database – Search licensed radio and TV broadcasters by name, type, canton

What it needs from you

  • Python 3.11+ - uv or pip for installation - Internet connection (live APIs: geo.admin.ch, opendata.swiss, rtvdb.ofcomnet.ch) ---

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Bakom MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bakom-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "bakom-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

  • Python 3.11+ - uv or pip for installation - Internet connection (live APIs: geo.admin.ch, opendata.swiss, rtvdb.ofcomnet.ch) ---
VariableDescriptionRequired
BAKOM_MCP_HOSTEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Optional

Frequently asked questions

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