Mobile & Internet
in Switzerland
Switzerland has excellent mobile coverage and fast fibre broadband — but it's among the most expensive telecom markets in Europe. Knowing which provider and plan to choose can save you CHF 500–1,200 per year.
| Network | Coverage | Cheapest plan | English support | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Swisscom | 🏆 Best (98%+ 5G) | CHF 25/mo (Wingo) | Yes | Most expensive but unbeatable rural coverage |
Sunrise ⭐ | Excellent (merged with UPC) | CHF 19/mo (Yallo) | Yes | Best value for most people — SwissNewbie up to 50% off |
Salt | Good (cities, highways) | CHF 9.95/mo | Yes | Best for budget plans in urban areas |
| Provider (Network) | Plan | Price/mo | Data | EU roaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spusu (Salt) MVNO | Spusu 15 | CHF 9.95 | 25 GB | 2 GB |
Salt | Standard | CHF 15 | Unlimited | Included |
Yallo (Sunrise) MVNO | Yallo S | CHF 19 | 10 GB | 1 GB |
Wingo (Swisscom) MVNO | Wingo Easy | CHF 25 | Unlimited | 2 GB |
Sunrise ⭐ | Sunrise GO Essential | Unlimited | Included | |
Swisscom | Infinity S | CHF 45 | Unlimited | Included |
| Provider | Technology | Speed | Price/mo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Swisscom | FTTH fibre | Up to 10 Gbps | CHF 40–90 | Most reliable, most expensive |
Sunrise ⭐ | Cable / fibre | Up to 2 Gbps | Up to 50% off via SwissNewbie | |
Salt | FTTH fibre | Up to 1 Gbps | CHF 30–60 | Good urban coverage, competitive pricing |
Init7 | FTTH fibre | Up to 25 Gbps | CHF 65 | Fastest residential internet in Switzerland |
TV streaming tip
Zattoo is the most popular Swiss TV streaming app — covers all Swiss public channels (SRF, RTS, RSI) plus German/international channels. Much cheaper than a cable TV package.
Cross-border residents
Living in Basel, Geneva, or Schaffhausen? EU roaming is included with most Swiss plans when you cross the border, but check your exact plan — MVNO plans often restrict roaming days.
If you want value immediately, get a Sunrise or Salt SIM from a convenience store. Spusu (Salt network) offers great cheap prepaid. For a proper monthly contract with unlimited data, use the SwissNewbie Sunrise link — up to 50% off normal prices.
Yes, EU roaming rules apply for EU SIMs. However charges can add up quickly. Most people switch to a local Swiss SIM within a week or two of arriving.
Most main network plans (Swisscom, Sunrise, Salt) include EU roaming. MVNO plans (Wingo, Yallo, Spusu) often include limited EU data — check the exact amount. Switzerland is not in the EU, so roaming agreements are bilateral and vary by provider.
Swisscom has marginally better rural coverage (important if you hike or travel to the Alps), but costs 30–50% more. Sunrise covers 99%+ of populated areas and is significantly cheaper, especially with SwissNewbie's deal. For city dwellers, Sunrise is the clear winner on value.