Sunrise vs Swisscom vs Salt vs Wingo for newcomers (2026)
Four Swiss mobile providers compared: real prices, contract terms, networks and EU roaming. Which plan fits your first months in Switzerland?
Four names cover most of the Swiss mobile market, and prices differ widely for similar data. Here is what each provider actually charges in October 2026, and who each one fits.
Overview
| Provider | Cheapest plan | Unlimited data (CH) | Minimum contract | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | CHF 29/mo (first 12 months, then 65) | Most plans | 0-24 months by plan | Own |
| Swisscom | CHF 31.80/mo (basic Mobile XS) | Plan-dependent | Check offer | Own |
| Salt | CHF 13.95/mo promo (list 42.95) | From CHF 31.95/mo | Per offer | Own |
| Wingo | CHF 39/mo (5 GB) | CHF 59/mo | Check offer | Swisscom 5G |
Sunrise
Current online offers start at CHF 29/month for the first 12 months (We Mobile M, then CHF 65, 24-month minimum). If you want no long commitment, the Swiss Travel plans have no minimum contract duration. Activation including the SIM card is free online (worth CHF 59.90), and Sunrise cancels your old contract and ports your number (sunrise.ch).
Swisscom
The premium incumbent with its own network and shops. Mobile plans range from CHF 31.80/month (basic Mobile XS) to CHF 101.80 (blue Mobile L) under the price list effective 1 April 2026; blue Mobile S (CHF 71.80) includes unlimited calls to all Swiss networks. The most expensive option in this comparison - you pay for network and service (swisscom.ch).
Salt
The price aggressor. Start Max costs CHF 13.95/month in the current promotion (list price CHF 42.95) with 5 GB at 5G speed and unlimited calls and SMS in Switzerland; unlimited data in Switzerland and Europe starts at CHF 22.95. Activation is free instead of CHF 59.95, and Salt advertises the promotional prices as valid forever. Contracts run with a 60-day notice period after the minimum term (salt.ch).
Wingo
Swisscom's online brand, running on the Swisscom 5G network at lower prices. Wingo Swiss Mini costs CHF 39/month with 5 GB and unlimited calls and SMS; Wingo Swiss with unlimited Swiss data costs CHF 59. One-time activation CHF 59, cancellation with 2 months' notice to month-end after any minimum term (wingo.ch).
Which one for you?
- Our pick for most newcomers: Sunrise - free activation including the SIM card (worth CHF 59.90), plans with no minimum duration, and they cancel your old contract for you.
- Tightest budget: Salt Start Max, the lowest price in this comparison while the promotion runs.
- Swisscom network without Swisscom prices: Wingo.
- Maximum network and service: Swisscom.