Switzerland – known for its neutrality, direct democracy & its mountains.
The country is also famous for its chocolate, fondue & watches.
A friend of mine would have been upset if I did not mention watches, as he is genuinely into them⌚.
Anyway, what can you do in Switzerland? A lot.
There are many castles to adore, such as Chillon Castle.
The Rhine Falls is Europe's largest plains waterfall, so you better head there too.
And if you get the chance, travel through Switzerland by train for some remarkable landscapes.
But you can also do that by car – but trains are cooler 🚆😎.
What is not cool are expensive international roaming rates.
Roaming can be expensive, which is why I always recommend getting local SIM cards, allowing you to enjoy local rates.
SIM cards are far from cheap in Switzerland – but the whole country is known for being expensive.
You can get a Swiss SIM card for 10 CHF (11.10 USD) from Salt Mobile and 19.90 CHF (22.10 USD) from Swisscom or Sunrise Mobile in their stores. SIM cards are also sold at Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Normally, I would recommend getting a SIM card from a neighboring country because of free European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) roaming.
Unfortunately, Switzerland is not part of the EU/EEA, and many EU/EEA mobile operators will charge you top dollar for Switzerland roaming.
But that is the thing… roaming is also (crazy) expensive in Switzerland, making it better to shill out 22 USD for a Swiss SIM card.
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Switzerland. Let's do this.

Original publication: 4th of February 2022. Last updated: 7th of November 2023.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Switzerland?
Anyone living in or visiting Switzerland can buy a (Swiss) SIM card from Swisscom, Sunrise, Salt Mobile, ALDI Mobile, Coop Mobile, Lebara, Lidl Connect, Lycamobile, M Budget Mobile, MTEL, Mucho, TalkTalk & Yallo with no restrictions.
You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)

Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Switzerland).
Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Switzerland?
You can get a Swiss SIM card in Swisscom, Sunrise & Salt Mobile stores anf from resellers. They are also available at Zurich Airport (ZRH).
You can expect to pay the following for Swiss SIM cards:
- Swisscom: 19.90 CHF
- Sunrise Switzerland: 19.90 CHF
- Salt Mobile Switzerland: 10 CHF
- ALDI Mobile Switzerland: 9.99 CHF
- Coop Mobile Switzerland: 19.80 CHF
- Lebara Switzerland: 5 CHF – 45 CHF
- Lidl Connect Switzerland: 9.95 CHF
- Lycamobile Switzerland: 19 CHF
- M Budget Mobile Switzerland: 19.80 CHF
- MTEL Switzerland: 15 CHF
- Mucho Switzerland: 10 CHF
- TalkTalk Switzerland: 19.95 CHF
- Yallo Switzerland: 20 CHF
For up-to-date CHF:your currency (let's say EUR) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

Can You Use Your Phone in Switzerland?
Switzerland uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Switzerland. If your phone has a SIM card slot, then it supports GSMA (99% of the phones do support GSM nowadays).
Traditional European frequencies are used in Switzerland, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 and 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania).
The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American frequencies, which differ from the European ones.

If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 and 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Switzerland.
If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Switzerland or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).
If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Switzerland (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Switzerland

Switzerland has three mobile operators and various Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs – being added later) offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Swisscom
- Sunrise Switzerland (Schweiz)
- Salt Mobile Switzerland (Schweiz)
- ALDI Mobile Switzerland (Sunrise Switzerland MVNO)
- Coop Mobile Switzerland (Swisscom MVNO)
- Lebara Switzerland (Sunrise Switzerland MVNO)
- Lidl Connect Switzerland (Salt Mobile MVNO)
- Lycamobile Switzerland (Swisscom MVNO)
- M Budget Mobile Switzerland (Swisscom MVNO)
- MTEL Switzerland (Salt Mobile MVNO)
- Mucho Switzerland (Swisscom MVNO)
- TalkTalk Switzerland (Sunrise Switzerland MVNO)
- Yallo Switzerland (Sunrise Switzerland MVNO)
The following frequencies are used in Switzerland:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz (Swisscom and Sunrise have no 2G network anymore)
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28), 2100 MHz (n1) & 3500 MHz (n78)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Switzerland, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).
Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).
If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.
VoLTE & VoWiFi in Switzerland
Both VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) are available in Switzerland. However, not all mobile operators, especially MVNOs, offer these services.
This means that your phone does not have to downgrade to 2G or 3G when making a call in Switzerland (unlike mobile operators that do not support VoLTE).
The following mobile operators offer VoLTE and VoWiFi in Switzerland:
- Swisscom
- Sunrise Switzerland
- Salt Mobile Switzerland
- Aldi Mobile Switzerland
- Coop Mobile Switzerland
- Lebara Switzerland
- Lidl Connect Switzerland
- M Budget Mobile Switzerland
- MTEL Switzerland
- Yallo Switzerland
The following mobile operators offer VoLTE only in Switzerland:
- Mucho Switzerland
The following mobile operators do not offer VoLTE or VoWiFi in Switzerland:
- Lycamobile Switzerland
- TalkTalk Switzerland
VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.
5G NR in Switzerland

Commercial 5G NR has been available in Switzerland since March 2019. It is available on the Swisscom and Salt Mobile networks. Swisscom prepaid customers can use 5G NR if they buy a booster for 5 CHF). Sunrise and Salt Mobile does not offer 5G NR to prepaid customers yet – the same counts for the MVNOs.
Best SIM Card in Switzerland
Best eSIM in Switzerland
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Switzerland (yet).
However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.
The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Switzerland.
But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.
Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).
So here are the 14 best eSIMs for Switzerland:
- Swiss mobile operators (two offer eSIMs to prepaid customers – read more in my Switzerland SIM card buying guide)
- Airalo Pilatus Mobile eSIM with 5G NR access with six choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (best value for money)
- Alosim Switzerland eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (priced roughly the same as Airalo with a bit more options – use code PTW for 5% off)
- Holafly Switzerland eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 90 days (unlimited data eSIMs) + ability to make and receive calls (new) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off)
- Nomad Switzerland eSIM with 11 choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (best value for money… too – use code ADU123 for 3 USD off)
- Alosim Europe eSIM with five choices between 1 GB and 10 GB (priced roughly the same as Airalo with worse coverage)
- Airalo Eurolink eSIM with 5G NR access in Switzerland with six choices between 1 GB and 100 GB (best value for money for 39 European countries) – read my ongoing Airalo Eurolink eSIM review too!
- Holafly Europe eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 60 days (unlimited data eSIMs for 33 European countries) + ability to make and receive calls (new)
- Nomad Europe eSIM with 11 choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (the best of both worlds in terms of pricing and performance for 35 European countries)
- SimOptions Europe eSIMs with seven choices between 8 GB and 24 GB (choice from multiple mobile operators + calling & texting options (the only one in this list))
- Airalo Discover(+) eSIM (formerly Discover Global) with 12 choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (extensive global coverage (130+ countries) at attractive prices) + ability to make and receive calls & send and receive SMS (new) – read my ongoing Airalo Discover(+) (Global) eSIM review too!
- AIS eSIM2FLY Global eSIM through SimOptions with 5G NR access in Switzerland with one 6 GB option (eSIM with the most 5G NR supported countries (53/143) at a reasonable price but with a short validity)
- Nomad Global eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (extensive global coverage (109 or 139 countries) at high(er) prices – use code ADU123 for 3 USD off)
Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Switzerland, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).
If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Switzerland, you better check out my Switzerland eSIM buying guide.
It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.

SIM Card Registration in Switzerland
SIM card registration with your passport information is required in Switzerland. It will be done at the point of sale.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)

EU Roaming in Switzerland

Note that Switzerland is not part of the European Union (EU) nor European Economic Area (EEA), meaning that EU roaming regulations do not apply in Switzerland.
As a result, you should not expect to roam for free if you have an EU/EEA SIM card while traveling in Switzerland.
While a handful of mobile operators do allow for free roaming in Switzerland, you usually need to have one of their expensive (postpaid) plans.
Liechtenstein is in the EEA, so why not buy a SIM card in Liechtenstein so that you can roam for free in the EU/EEA Liechtenstein?
That is because Liechtenstein barely sells SIM cards (most are sold in Switzerland).
Moreover, the ones sold in Liechtenstein are considered Swiss and do not have to adhere to EU roaming regulations.
Lycamobile Switzerland is, from what I know so far, the only Swiss Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) offering free data roaming in the EU/EEA – even if you buy its SIM card in Liechtenstein.
If you want to roam for free in the EU/EEA, go with Lycamobile Switzerland.
Else, depending on where you are, you may want to cross the border and get an EU/EEA SIM card.
- If you are in or near Basel, cross the Basel – Saint-Louis Border and get a French SIM card in the Orange store. Or cross the Reihen – Lörrach border and get a German SIM card in Telekom Germany, O2 Germany, or Vodafone Germany stores
- If you do not mind going further into France, head to Mullhouse to get a French SIM card in Orange France, SFR France, Bouygues Telecom & Free Mobile France stores
- If you are in or near Geneva, head to Lyon to get a French SIM card from Orange France, SFR France, Bouygues Telecom & Free Mobile France
- If you are in or near Liechtenstein, go to Feldkirch to get an Austrian SIM card from A1 Austria, Magenta Telekom (formerly T-Mobile), or Drei (3)
- If you are in or near Lugano, go to Como (or Milan) to get an Italian SIM card from TIM Italy, Vodafone Italy, Wind Tre (formerly Wind and Tre), or Iliad
- If you are in or near Schaffhausen/Zurich, go to Singen or Konstanz to get a German SIM card in Telekom Germany, O2 Germany, or Vodafone Germany stores
If crossing the border is worth the effort – you tell me. But it is an option.
In short – no free EU/EEA roaming with SIM cards bought in (Liechtenstein or) Switzerland, except for Lycamobile Switzerland.
Switzerland Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

Currency in Switzerland

Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc with the symbol CHF (which will be used throughout this guide).
However, prices are often listed as Fr. For example, 25 CHF = Fr. 25.
For reference, below are some exchange rates between CHF and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 CHF = 1.10 USD
- 10 CHF = 11.10 USD
- 100 CHF = 111.05 USD
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Swiss Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through Swisscom, Sunruse Switzerland, Salt Mobile Switzerland, Aldi Mobile Switzerland, Coop Mobile Switzerland, Lebara Switzerland, Lidl Connect Switzerland, Lycamobile Switzerland, M Budget Mobile Switzerland, MTEL Switzerland, Mucho Switzerland, TalkTalk Switzerland & Yallo Switzerland, and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices & availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans & special packs (such as social media packs)
With that being said, let’s see what Switzerland has to offer to us.
Swisscom

Swisscom is the largest mobile operator in Switzerland.
It is a mostly state-owned company (51%) with the best overall performance.
And who says state-owned companies always have to be bad 🤪.
Swisscom uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: N/A – shut down for 4G/LTE and 5G NR refarming
- 3G: 900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28), 2100 MHz (n1) & 3500 MHz (n78)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: Yes
This is what you will learn about Swisscom:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Swisscom SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Swisscom
Swisscom has the best coverage in Switzerland.
It also won the Switzerland Fastest Mobile Network Speedtest Award of 2021.
Below is Swisscom's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Swisscom's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Swisscom
You can get a Swisscom SIM card for 19.90 CHF with 20 CHF credit and 100 MB in Swisscom stores. Swisscom SIM cards are also sold at Zurich Airport (ZRH).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

While Swisscom does have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Switzerland, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Swisscom.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported European countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Switzerland eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Pilatus Mobile (Switzerland only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – all variants in both options include unlimited data + up to 120 Europe-wide calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Switzerland, Europe (30 or 35 countries, depending on the variant) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Switzerland eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.

For now, I will continue with Swisscom.
Note that Swisscom offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFI (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Swisscom
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Swisscom
Swisscom has two data-featured prepaid plans: Prepaid Flatrate (combo) & InOne Mobile Prepaid (data).
I will list all the prices in CHF (Swiss Franc).
To convert CHF to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Prepaid Flatrate – Swisscom
The Prepaid Flatrate is a combo plan with unlimited data (without 5G NR access unless you pay 5 CHF for it), minutes & SMS.
Prepaid Flatrate can be activated on the My Swisscom app.
Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
20 CHF | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days |
65 CHF | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
150 CHF | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 90 days |

InOne Mobile Prepaid – Swisscom
The InOne Mobile Prepaid is a data plan with unlimited data (without 5G NR access unless you pay 5 CHF for it), minutes & SMS.
InOne Mobile Prepaid can be activated on the My Swisscom app.
Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 CHF | Go | Unlimited 2 | N/A | Unlimited | 30 Days |
9.90 CHF | Young 1 | “Unlimited”, 500 MB 3 | Unlimited 4 | Unlimited | 30 Days |
1 for those between 7 years and 18 years old
2 @128 Kbps (super slow!)
3 +unlimited data @ 128 Kbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (super slow!)
4 to 5 phone numbers

APN/Internet Settings – Swisscom
- Name: Swisscom Services
- APN: gprs.swisscom.ch
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Sunrise Switzerland (Schweiz)

Sunrise Switzerland (Schweiz), just Sunrise, is the second-largest mobile operator in Switzerland.
It is also the only mobile operator of the Big Three that is not active in Liechtenstein.
Thus, you cannot roam for free with Sunrise (or any MVNO using its network) in Liechtenstein.
Sunrise uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: Yes
This is what you will learn about Sunrise:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Sunrise SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Sunrise Switzerland
Below is Sunrise's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

However, click here to see Sunrise's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Sunrise Switzerland
You can get a Sunrise SIM card for 19.90 CHF with 19.90 CHF credit in Sunrise stores. Sunrise SIM cards are also sold at Zurich Airport (ZRH).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

While Sunrise does have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Switzerland, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Sunrise (in some cases).
Especially when getting a Europe-wide eSIM if you do not stay in just Switzerland or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Switzerland eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Pilatus Mobile (Switzerland only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – these eSIMs have unlimited data + calling feature – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Switzerland, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Switzerland eSIM buying guide.

But let's continue with Sunrise for now.
Note that Swisscom offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFI (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Sunrise Switzerland
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Sunrise Switzerland
Sunrise has five data-featured prepaid plans:
- Prepaid Budget (combo)
- Young Prepaid Start (combo for the youth)
- Prepaid Unlimited (combo)
- Prepaid Flat (combo)
- Prepaid Surf (data)
I will list all the prices in CHF (Swiss Franc).
To convert CHF to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Prepaid Budget Plans – Sunrise Switzerland
The Prepaid Budget Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Prepaid Budget can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 5522:
Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 CHF | Sunrise Prepaid Budget 10 | 300 MB | 30 calls (max. 2 hours/call) | 30 SMS | 1 month | BUDGET10 | BUDGET10 STOP |
15 CHF | Sunrise Prepaid Budget 15 | 600 MB | 60 calls (max. 2 hours/call) | 60 SMS | 1 month | BUDGET15 | BUDGET15 STOP |

Young Prepaid Start Plan – Sunrise Switzerland
The Young Prepaid Start Plan is a combo bundle with “unlimited” data (500 MB high-speed data without 5G NR access), unlimited on-net minutes & unlimited on-net SMS for 1 month, costing 15 CHF.
Young Prepaid Start can be activated on the My Sunrise UPC app.
Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
15 CHF | Sunrise Young Prepaid Start 1 | “Unlimited”, 500 MB 2 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
1 for those under 30 years old
2 +unlimited data @ 256 Kbps download and 128 Kbps upload after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (super slow!)

Prepaid Unlimited Plan – Sunrise Switzerland
The Prepaid Unlimited Plan is a combo bundle with unlimited data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Prepaid Unlimited can be activated on the My Sunrise UPC app.
Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19.90 CHF | Sunrise Prepaid Unlimited 7 Days | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days | 7DAYS | 7 DAYSSTOP |
50 CHF | Sunrise Prepaid Unlimited 30 Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | UNLIMITED30 | UNLIMITED30STOP |
120 CHF | Sunrise Prepaid Unlimited 90 Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 90 days | UNLIMITED90 | UNLIMITED90STOP |
1 with 5G NR access

Prepaid Flat Plan – Sunrise Switzerland
The Prepaid Flat plan is a combo bundle with “unlimited” data (500 MB high-speed data without 5G NR access), unlimited on-net minutes & unlimited on-net SMS for 1 month, costing 20 CHF.
Prepaid Flat can be activated by texting FLATSTART to 5522:
Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | On-Net SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 CHF | Sunrise Prepaid Flat | “Unlimited”, 500 MB 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month | FLATSTART |
1 +unlimited data @ 256 Kbps download and 128 Kbps upload after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (super slow!)

Prepaid Surf Plans – Sunrise Switzerland
Prepaid Surf plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Prepaid Surf can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 5522:
Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7.50 CHF | Prepaid Surf | 250 MB | 1 month | SURF | SURF STOP |
15 CHF | Prepaid Surf XL | 1 GB | 1 month | SURFXL | SURFXL STOP |
30 CHF | Prepaid Surf 3 XL | 3 GB | 1 month | SURF3XL | SURF3XL STOP |
45 CHF | Prepaid Surf 5 XL | 5 GB | 1 month | SURF5XL | SURF5XL STOP |

APN/Internet Settings – Sunrise Switzerland
- Name: Sunrise internet
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Salt Mobile Switzerland (Schweiz – formerly Orange)

Salt Mobile Switzerland (Schweiz), just Salt Mobile, is the smallest mobile operator in Switzerland.
It used to be called Orange Switzerland until 2015.
Salt Mobile uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: Yes
This is what you will learn about Salt Mobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Salt Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Salt Mobile Switzerland (formerly Orange)
Salt Mobile has the worst coverage in Switzerland.
However, you will have 4G/LTE reception almost anywhere.
Below is Salt Mobile's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Salt Mobile's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Salt Mobile Switzerland (formerly Orange)
You can get a Salt Mobile SIM card for 10 CHF with 10 CHF credit in Salt Mobile stores. Salt Mobile SIM cards are also sold at Zurich Airport (ZRH).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

While Salt Mobile does have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers.
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Switzerland because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Salt Mobile.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Switzerland in my Switzerland eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Pilatus Mobile (Italy only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – unlimited data eSIMs which allow for (limited) calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Switzerland, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Switzerland eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Salt Mobile for now.

Note that Salt Mobile offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFI (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Salt Mobile Switzerland (formerly Orange)
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Salt Mobile Switzerland (formerly Orange)
Salt Mobile has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Salt Max (combo)
- Salt Digital Plans (combo)
- Surf (data)
I will list all the prices in CHF (Swiss Franc).
To convert CHF to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Salt Max Plans – Salt Mobile Switzerland (formerly Orange)
The Salt Max plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Salt Max can be activated online.
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Local/EU Minutes | Local/EU SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40.95 CHF | Start Max | 5 GB | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
71.95 CHF | Swiss Max | Unlimited | 1 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
82.95 CHF | Europe Max | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
102.95 CHF | Travel Max | Unlimited | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited 2 | 1 month |
1 for local use and to Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Qatar, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkiye, the United Arab Emirates & the United States(including Alaska and Hawaii)
2 for 10 hours in Switzerland and to Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Qatar, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkiye, the United Arab Emirates & the United States(including Alaska and Hawaii).

Salt Digital Plans – Salt Mobile Switzerland (formerly Orange)
The Salt Digital plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Salt Digital can be activated online.
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Local/EU Minutes | Local/EU SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50.95 CHF | Swiss 10 GB | 10 GB | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
61.95 CHF | Smart | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
81.95 CHF | Swiss XXL | Unlimited | 4 GB | “Unlimited”, 100 minutes | Unlimited | 1 month |
92.95 CHF | Europe Data | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
102.95 CHF | Europe XXL | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |

Surf Plans – Salt Mobile Switzerland (formerly Orange)
The Surf plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access).
Surf can be activated online.
Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
9.95 CHF | Surf 5GB | 5 GB | 1 month |
24.95 CHF | Surf 50GB | 50 GB | 1 month |
35 CHF | Surf Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |

APN/Internet Settings – Salt Mobile Switzerland (formerly Orange)
- Name: Salt World
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Aldi Mobile Switzerland

Aldi Mobile Switzerland, just Aldi Mobile, and not to be confused with ALDImobile in Australia or Aldi Talk in Germany and the Netherlands, is a Sunrise MVNO.
Because Sunrise is not active in Liechtenstein, unlike Swisscom and Salt Mobile Switzerland, you cannot use your Aldi Mobile SIM card for free in Liechtenstein (you will be charged roaming rates instead, which are not low).
To learn about Aldi Mobile’s frequencies, jump back to Sunrise Switzerland’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access).
This is what you will learn about Aldi Mobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get an Aldi Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Aldi Mobile Switzerland
Aldi Mobile is a Sunrise Switzerland MVNO, meaning Aldi Mobile uses the Sunrise Switzerland network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Aldi Mobile, jump to the Sunrise Switzerland Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Aldi Mobile Switzerland
You can get an Aldi Mobile SIM card for 9.99 CHF with 20 CHF credit in Aldi stores.

Registration can be done in their stores or online (1/2).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

Aldi Mobile has no eSIMs.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Switzerland, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Aldi Mobile.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported European countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Switzerland eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Pilatus Mobile (Switzerland only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – all variants in both options include unlimited data + up to 120 Europe-wide calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Switzerland, Europe (30 or 35 countries, depending on the variant) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Switzerland eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.

For now, I will continue with Aldi Mobile.
Note that Aldi Mobile offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Aldi Mobile Switzerland
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Aldi Mobile Switzerland
Aldi Mobile has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Smart Options Prepaid Bundles (combo)
- Surf Options Mobile Internet
- Smart Data (add-on)
I will list all the prices in CHF (Swiss Francs).
To convert CHF to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Smart Options Prepaid Bundles – Aldi Mobile Switzerland
The Smart Options Prepaid Bundles are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Text the Activation Code to 4466 to activate Smart Options Prepaid Bundles:
Price | Plan | Data | Roaming Data 1 | Local/International Minutes/SMS | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14.90 CHF | Smart S | 3 GB | N/A | Unlimited 2 | 30 days | START SMART S | STOP SMART S |
24.90 CHF | Smart M | 7 GB 1 | 1 GB | Unlimited 3 | 30 days | START SMART M | STOP SMART M |
29.90 CHF | Smart L | 20 GB | 2 GB | Unlimited 3 | 30 days | START SMART L | STOP SMART L |
1 in Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, the Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Kosovo (IPKO numbers only), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States & Vatican City
2 for local use only
3 for local use and to Austria, France, Germany, Italy & Liechtenstein
Smart Options Prepaid Bundles auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 4466.

Surf Options Mobile Internet Plans – Aldi Mobile Switzerland
The Surf Options Mobile Internet plans are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 4466 to activate Surf Options Mobile Internet:
Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|
9.90 CHF | Surf 1000 | 1 GB | 30 days | SURF 1000 |
14.90 CHF | Surf 3000 | 3 GB | 30 days | SURF 3000 |
24.90 CHF | Surf 8000 | 8 GB | 30 days | SURF 8000 |

Smart Data Add-On – Aldi Mobile Switzerland
The Smart Data add-on is a 1 GB add-on expiring when your plan expires (up to 30 days), costing 4.90 CHF. It cannot be purchased as a standalone plan.
Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|
4.90 CHF | 1 GB | Until plan expires | SPEEDON |
APN/Internet Settings – Aldi Mobile Switzerland
- Name: ALDI Talk
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Coop Mobile Switzerland

Coop Mobile Switzerland, just Coop Mobile, is a Swisscom MVNO.
It is the mobile brand by COOP, a multinational grocery chain mostly active in Europe.
Coop Mobile is also active in the Czech Republic and Italy.
To learn about Coop Mobile’s frequencies, jump back to Swisscom’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access).
This is what you will learn about Coop Mobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Coop Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Coop Mobile Switzerland
Coop Mobile is a Swisscom MVNO, meaning Coop Mobile uses the Swisscom network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Coop Mobile, jump to the Swisscom Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Coop Mobile Switzerland
You can get a Coop Mobile SIM card for 19.80 CHF with 15 CHF credit and 100 MB of data in Coop, Fust & Interdiscount stores.

Registration can be done in the aforementioned stores.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

Coop Mobile has no eSIMs.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Switzerland, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Coop Mobile (in some cases).
Especially when getting a Europe-wide eSIM if you do not stay in just Switzerland or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Switzerland eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Pilatus Mobile (Switzerland only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – these eSIMs have unlimited data + calling feature – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Switzerland, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Switzerland eSIM buying guide.

But let's continue with Coop Mobile for now.
Note that Coop Mobile offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Coop Mobile Switzerland
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Coop Mobile Switzerland
Coop Mobile has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Surf Paket/Surf Package. It is a data-only plan (without 5G NR access).
I will list all the prices in CHF (Swiss Francs).
To convert CHF to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Surf Paket can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 506:
Plans | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|
4.90 CHF | 250 MB | No expiry | SURF250 |
9.90 CHF | 750 MB | No expiry | SURF750 |
14.90 CHF | 1500 MB | No expiry | SURF1500 |

EU Roaming – Coop Mobile Switzerland
You cannot use your Coop Mobile allowances in EU/EEA member states for free – only for a (hefty) fee.
APN/Internet Settings – Coop Mobile Switzerland
- Name: Coop Mobile CH
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Lebara Switzerland

Lebara Switzerland, just Lebara, is a Sunrise Switzerland MVNO.
It was purchased by Sunrise Switzerland in 2013, which is why Lebara offers eSIMs to its customers, while other MVNOs on the Sunrise Switzerland network do not (yet).
Because Sunrise is not active in Liechtenstein, unlike Swisscom and Salt Mobile Switzerland, you cannot use your Aldi Mobile SIM card for free in Liechtenstein (you will be charged roaming rates instead, which are not low).
To learn about Lebara’s frequencies, jump back to Sunrise Switzerland’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access).
This is what you will learn about Lebara:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Lebara SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Lebara Switzerland
Lebara is a Sunrise Switzerland MVNO, meaning Lebara uses the Sunrise Switzerland network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Lebara, jump to the Sunrise Switzerland Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Lebara Switzerland
You can get a Lebara SIM card with a plan between 5 CHF to 49 CHF in Lebara stores and from resellers like gas stations, kiosks & post offices.
Registration can be done in Mobilezone stores.
Dial *122# to see your Lebara phone number.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

It is also possible to get a Lebara eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card from select resellers only or online.
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Switzerland because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Lebara.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Switzerland in my Switzerland eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Pilatus Mobile (Italy only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – unlimited data eSIMs which allow for (limited) calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Switzerland, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Switzerland eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Lebara for now.

Note that Lebara offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Lebara Switzerland
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Lebara Switzerland
Lebara has two data-featured prepaid plans: Unlimited Options (combo) & Data Options.
I will list all the prices in CHF (Swiss Francs).
To convert CHF to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Unlimited Options – Lebara Switzerland
The Unlimited Options are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Text the Activation Code to 255 to activate Unlimited Options:
Price | Plan | Data | Local/International Minutes | Local/International SMS 4 | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29 CHF | Swiss Max Prepaid | “Unlimited”, 10 GB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited 1 | 28 days | CH | CH STOP |
39 CHF | Europe Max Prepaid | “Unlimited”, 20 GB | Unlimited 2 | Unlimited 4 | 28 days | EU | EU STOP |
49 CHF | World Max Prepaid | “Unlimited”, 10 GB | Unlimited 3 | Unlimited 4 | 28 days | WD | WD STOP |
1 for local use only
2 for local use and to Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine & the United Kingdom
3 +1000 minutes to Algeria (fixed), Andorra (fixed), Angola (fixed), Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Eswatini, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco (fixed), Namibia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Syria (fixed), Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey (fixed), the United Kingdom, the United States, Uzbekistan, Venezuela & Vietnam
4 to any country – no destination restrictions
Unlimited Options auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 255.

Data Options – Lebara Switzerland
The Data Options are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 255 to activate Data Options:
Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
4.90 CHF | Surf 150 MB | 150 MB | 28 days | SURF | SURF STOP |
14.90 CHF | Surf 1 GB | 1 GB | 28 days | DATA1 | DATA1 STOP |
19.90 CHF | Surf 3 GB | 3 GB | 28 days | SURF3 | SURF3 STOP |
39 CHF | Surf Max | Unlimited | 28 days | SURFMAX | SURFMAX STOP |
44.90 CHF | Surf 5 GB | 5 GB | 28 days | SURF5 | SURF5 STOP |
Data Options auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 255.

EU Roaming – Lebara Switzerland
You cannot use your Lebara allowances in EU/EEA member states for free – only for a (hefty) fee.
APN/Internet Settings – Lebara Switzerland
- Name: Lebara
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Lidl Connect Switzerland

Lidl Connect Switzerland, just Lidl Connect, is a Salt Switzerland MVNO.
It is the mobile brand by Lidl.
Lidl Connect is also active in Austria and Germany.
To learn about Lidl Connect’s frequencies, jump back to Salt Switzerland’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access).
This is what you will learn about Lidl Connect:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Lidl Connect SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Lidl Connect Switzerland
Lidl Connect is a Salt Switzerland MVNO, meaning Lidl Connect uses the Salt Switzerland network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Lidl Connect, jump to the Salt Switzerland Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Lidl Connect Switzerland
You can get a Lidl Connect SIM card for 9.95 CHF with 9.95 CHF credit in Lidl stores.
Registration can be done in Lidl stores or online.
However, you may be charged 9.95 CHF for registration.

- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

Lidl Connect has no eSIMs.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Switzerland, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Lidl Connect.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported European countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Switzerland eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Pilatus Mobile (Switzerland only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – all variants in both options include unlimited data + up to 120 Europe-wide calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Switzerland, Europe (30 or 35 countries, depending on the variant) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Switzerland eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.

For now, I will continue with Lidl Connect.
Note that Lidl Connect offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Lidl Connect Switzerland
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Lidl Connect Switzerland
Lidl Connect has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Smart Prepaid. It is a data-only plan (without 5G NR access).
I will list all the prices in CHF (Swiss Francs).
To convert CHF to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Smart Prepaid can be activated online:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
4.90 CHF | 500 MB | 30 days |
19.90 CHF | 3 GB | 30 days |
29.90 CHF | 5 GB | 30 days |
EU Roaming – Lidl Connect Switzerland
You cannot use your Lidl Connect allowances in EU/EEA member states for free – only for a (hefty) fee.
APN/Internet Settings – Lidl Connect Switzerland
- Name: Lidl Connect
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Lycamobile Switzerland

Lycamobile Switzerland, just Lycamobile, is a Swisscom MVNO.
Lycamobile, as a brand, is known for offering low rates for international calls abroad, and it is active in various other European countries, Australia, South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda & the United States.
To learn about Lycamobile’s frequencies, jump back to Swisscom’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access).
This is what you will learn about Lycamobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Lycamobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Lycamobile Switzerland
Lycamobile is a Swisscom MVNO, meaning Lycamobile uses the Swisscom network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Lycamobile, jump to the Swisscom Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Lycamobile Switzerland
You can get a Lycamobile SIM card for 19 CHF with 10 GB of data, 1000 local/EU minutes & 1000 local/EU SMS for 30 days from Lycamobile resellers, including grocery stores, gas stations & electronic shops.

Registration can be done in (select) stores or online.
Dial *132# to see your Lycamobile phone number.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

Lycamobile has no eSIMs.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Switzerland, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Lycamobile (in some cases).
Especially when getting a Europe-wide eSIM if you do not stay in just Switzerland or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Switzerland eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Pilatus Mobile (Switzerland only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – these eSIMs have unlimited data + calling feature – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Switzerland, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Switzerland eSIM buying guide.

But let's continue with Lycamobile for now.
Be aware that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with Lycamobile.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Lycamobile Switzerland
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Lycamobile Switzerland
Lycamobile has two data-featured prepaid plans: National & International Bundles (combo) & Data Bundles.
I will list all the prices in CHF (Swiss Francs).
To convert CHF to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
National & International Bundles – Lycamobile Switzerland
The National & International Bundles are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Dial the Activation Code to activate National & International Bundles:
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Local/EU Minutes 1 | Local/EU SMS 1 | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2.50 CHF | Unlimited Daily | “Unlimited”, 10GB | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | 1 day | *139*251# |
9.90 CHF | Swiss Young 2 | 500 MB | N/A | 250 minutes 3 | 250 SMS 3 | 30 days | *139*1006# |
19 CHF | Hello Swiss S | 10 GB | N/A | 500 minutes 3 | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*1001# |
24 CHF | Hello Swiss M | “Unlimited”, 40 GB | 3 GB | Unlimited 4 | Unlimited 4 | 30 days | *139*1002# |
29 CHF | Hello Swiss L | “Unlimited”, 50 GB | 3 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*1005# |
39 CHF | Hello Swiss Max | “Unlimited”, 300 GB | 10 GB | Unlimited 3 | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*1049# |
1 for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Switzerland (NOT from Switzerland to other EU/EEA member states)
2 although the plan name includes the word Young, there is no age restriction for this plan, surprisingly
3 for local use only
4 1000 minutes/SMS in the EU/EEA

Data Bundles – Lycamobile Switzerland
The Data Bundles are, as the name implies, data plans (without 5G NR access).
Dial the Activation Code to activate Data Bundles:
Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|
1.50 CHF | Surf Daily Swiss | Unlimited | 1 day | *139*151# |
5.90 CHF | Surf M | 1 GB | 30 days | *139*92490# |
9.90 CHF | Surf L | 2 GB | 30 days | *139*91490# |
13.90 CHF | Surf XL | 5 GB | 30 days | *139*94490# |
20 CHF | EU Data M | 3 GB 1 | 30 days | *139*7502# |
39.90 CHF | Surf UL | “Unlimited”, 300 GB | 30 days | *139*96490# |
1 can be used in the EU/EEA as well

EU Roaming – Lycamobile Switzerland
You can use your Lycamobile allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.
APN/Internet Settings – Lycamobile Switzerland
- Name: Lycamobile
- APN: data.lycamobile.ch
- Username: lmch
- Password: plus
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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M Budget Mobile

M Budget Mobile is a Swisscom MVNO.
It is the mobile brand by Migros.
Although the name includes budget, this MVNO is the most expensive, in terms of data-featured prepaid plans, in this guide 🗿.
To learn about M Budget Mobile’s frequencies, jump back to Swisscom’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access).
This is what you will learn about M Budget Mobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get an M Budget Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – M Budget Mobile
M Budget Mobile is a Swisscom MVNO, meaning M Budget Mobile uses the Swisscom network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with M Budget Mobile, jump to the Swisscom Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – M Budget Mobile
You can get an M Budget Mobile SIM card for 19.80 CHF with 15 CHF credit and 100 MB from Die Post, M Electronics, Migros & Mobilzone.

Registration can be done in the aforementioned stores.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

M Budget Mobile has no eSIMs.
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Switzerland because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from M Budget.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Switzerland in my Switzerland eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Pilatus Mobile (Italy only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – unlimited data eSIMs which allow for (limited) calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Switzerland, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Switzerland eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with M Budget for now.

Note that M Budget Mobile offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – M Budget Mobile
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – M Budget Mobile
M Budget Mobile has two data-featured prepaid plans: Prepaid Easy (combo) & National Data (add-on).
I will list all the prices in CHF (Swiss Francs).
To convert CHF to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Prepaid Easy Plans – M Budget Mobile
The Prepaid Easy plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 50 Mbps), minutes & SMS.
Prepaid Easy can be activated online:
Price | Plan | Data 1 | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 CHF | Prepaid Easy S | 40 MB | 40 minutes | 40 SMS | 30 days |
9 CHF | Prepaid Easy M | 200 MB | 120 minutes | 200 SMS | 30 days |
14 CHF | Prepaid Easy L | 400 MB | 240 minutes | 400 SMS | 30 days |
1 @ 50 Mbps

National Data Add-On – M Budget Mobile
The National Data add-on is a 500 MB add-on expiring when your Prepaid Easy plan expires (up to 30 days), costing 5 CHF. It cannot be purchased as a standalone plan.
Text START DATAPACK to 444 to activate National Data.
Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|
5 CHF | 500 MB | Until plan expires | START DATAPACK |
EU Roaming – M Budget Mobile
You cannot use your M Budget Mobile allowances in EU/EEA member states for free – only for a (hefty) fee.
APN/Internet Settings – M Budget Mobile
- Name: M Budget Mobile
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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MTEL Switzerland

MTEL Switzerland, just MTEL, is a Salt Switzerland MVNO.
It is, at the time of writing, the newest MVNO in the country.
As a result, it is a bit more challenging to get an MTEL SIM card because they are (currently) only sold in MTEL stores, but there are less than ten in the country.
But its plans are rather generous compared to its competition, such as free calls and SMS to MTEL phone numbers in Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro & Serbia.
To learn about MTEL’s frequencies, jump back to Salt Switzerland’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access).
This is what you will learn about MTEL:
* Coverage
* How to Get an MTEL SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – MTEL Switzerland
MTEL is a Salt Switzerland MVNO, meaning MTEL uses the Salt Switzerland network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with MTEL, jump to the Salt Switzerland Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – MTEL Switzerland
You can get an MTEL SIM card for 15 CHF with 10 GB of data and 10 000 local/EU minutes for 25 days in MTEL stores.
Registration can be done in MTEL stores or online.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

MTEL has no eSIMs.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Switzerland, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from MTEL.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported European countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Switzerland eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Pilatus Mobile (Switzerland only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – all variants in both options include unlimited data + up to 120 Europe-wide calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Switzerland, Europe (30 or 35 countries, depending on the variant) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Switzerland eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.

For now, I will continue with MTEL.
Note that MTEL offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – MTEL Switzerland
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – MTEL Switzerland
MTEL has two data-featured prepaid plans: Mtel Free (combo) & Data Plus (add-ons).
I will list all the prices in CHF (Swiss Francs).
To convert CHF to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
MTEL Free Plans – MTEL Switzerland
The MTEL Free plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Dial the Activation Code to activate MTEL Free:
Price | Data | Local/International Minutes/SMS 3 | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|
10 CHF | 5 GB 1 | 5000 minutes/SMS | 25 days | *100*91# |
15 CHF | 10 GB 2 | 10 000 minutes/SMS | 25 days | *100*92# |
1 for local use and in Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro & Serbia on the MTEL/m:tel networks of the respective countries
2 for local use and in Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro & Serbia on the MTEL/m:tel networks of the respective countries + the EU/EEA
3 for local use and in/to Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro & Serbia on the MTEL/m:tel networks of the respective countries

Data Plus Add-Ons – MTEL Switzerland
The Data Plus add-ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons (without 5G NR access). They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
Dial the Activation Code to activate Data Plus:
Price | Plan | Data 1 | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|
5 CHF | Data Plus S | 1 GB | Until plan expires | *100*33# |
10 CHF | Data Plus XL | 5 GB | Until plan expires | *100*34# |
1 1 for local use and in Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro & Serbia on the MTEL/m:tel networks of the respective countries + the EU/EEA

EU Roaming – MTEL Switzerland
You can use your MTEL allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:
- Austria
- Azores
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canary Islands
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Guadeloupe
- Guernsey
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Italy
- Jersey
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Madeira
- Malta
- Martinique
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Reunion
- Romania
- Saint Barthélemy
- Saint Martin
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
As MTEL does not have dedicated EU/EEA roaming allowances, you can use your full allowance without restrictions in other EU/EEA member states.
APN/Internet Settings – MTEL Switzerland
- Name: mtel
- APN: web.mtel.ch
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Mucho Switzerland

Mucho Switzerland, just Mucho, is a Swisscom MVNO.
Mucho imposes (relatively slow) speed caps (15 Mbps for combo plans or 50 Mbps data-only plans), unlike most Swiss SIM cards.
To learn about Mucho’s frequencies, jump back to Swisscom’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access).
This is what you will learn about Mucho:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Mucho SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Mucho Switzerland
Mucho is a Swisscom MVNO, meaning Mucho uses the Swisscom network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Mucho, jump to the Swisscom Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Mucho Switzerland
You can get a Mucho SIM card for 10 CHF with 5 CHF credit or with a plan between 4.90 CHF to 49 CHF from Mucho resellers like gas stations, kiosks & post offices.

Registration can be done in the aforementioned stores or online.
Dial *132# to see your Mucho phone number.
Text STATUS to 778 to access the Mucho menu.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

Mucho has no eSIMs.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Switzerland, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Mucho (in some cases).
Especially when getting a Europe-wide eSIM if you do not stay in just Switzerland or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Switzerland eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Pilatus Mobile (Switzerland only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – these eSIMs have unlimited data + calling feature – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Switzerland, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Switzerland eSIM buying guide.

But let's continue with Mucho for now.
Note that Mucho offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and if you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFI (Voice over WiFi) yet.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Mucho Switzerland
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Mucho Switzerland
Mucho has five data-featured prepaid plans:
- Duo Packs Swiss (combo)
- International Duo Packs (combo)
- Internet Only Packs
- Data Packs for Switzerland + Europe
- Data Add-Ons
I will list all the prices in CHF (Swiss Francs).
To convert CHF to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Duo Packs Swiss – Mucho Switzerland
The Duo Packs Swiss are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 15 Mbps), minutes & SMS.
Duo Packs Swiss can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 778:
Price | Plan | Data 1 | EU/EEA Data | Local/International Minutes/SMS 2 | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4.90 CHF | Duo Nano | 500 MB | 100 MB | 75 minutes/SMS 3 | 30 days | DUONANO | STOP DUONANO |
9.90 CHF | Duo Micro | 1 GB | 200 MB | 180 minutes/SMS | 30 days | DUOMICRO | STOP DUOMICRO |
17.90 CHF | Duo Mini | 5 GB | 500 MB | 300 minutes/SMS | 30 days | DUOMINI | STOP DUOMINI |
19 CHF | Ultra 19 | 10 GB | 500 MB | 75 minutes 3 | 30 days | ULTRA19 | STOP ULTRA19 |
24.90 CHF | Duo Swuss | 15 GB | 1 GB | Unlimited | 30 days | DUOSWISS | STOP DUOSWISS |
1 @ 15 Mbps – video streaming @ 480p – I recommend using a VPN to circumvent this restriction
2 to Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, French Guiana, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Réunion, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden & the United Kingdom
3 for local use only
Duo Packs Swiss auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 778.

International Duo Packs – Mucho Switzerland
The International Duo Packs are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 15 Mbps), minutes & SMS.
International Duo Packs can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 778:
Price | Plan | Data 1 | EU/EEA Data | Local/International Minutes/SMS | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17.90 CHF | Duo Mini | 5 GB | 500 MB | 300 minutes 2 | 30 days | DUOMINI | STOP DUOMINI |
39 CHF | Duo Maxi | “Unlimited” 20 GB | 2 GB | Unlimited 2 | 30 days | DUOMAXI | STOP DUOMAXI |
49 CHF | Duo Mundo | “Unlimited” 40 GB | 4 GB | 1000 minutes/SMS 3 | 30 days | DUOMUNDO | STOP DUOMUNDO |
1 @ 15 Mbps – video streaming @ 480p – I recommend using a VPN to circumvent this restriction
2 to Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, French Guiana, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Réunion, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden & the United Kingdom
3 to Algeria (fixed), Andorra (fixed), Angola (fixed), Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia (fixed), France, French Guiana, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta (fixed), Martinique, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Monaco (fixed), Mongolia, Morocco (fixed), Mozambique (fixed), Namibia, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines (fixed), Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Romania, Russia (fixed), Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey (fixed), the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uzbekistan, Venezuela & Vietnam
International Duo Packs auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 778.

Internet Only Packs – Mucho Switzerland
The Internet Only Packs are data plans (without 5G NR access @ max. 50 Mbps).
Internet Only Packs can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 778:
Price | Plan | Data 1 | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
9.90 CHF | Data Mini | 2 GB | 30 days | DATAMINI | STOP DATAMINI |
19.90 CHF | Data Maxi | 5 GB | 30 days | DATAMAXI | STOP DATAMAX |
29.90 CHF | Data Mega | 10 GB | 30 days | DATAMEGA | STOP DATAMEGA |
1 @ 50 Mbps – video streaming @ 1080p
Internet Only Packs auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 778.

Data Packs for Switzerland + Europe – Mucho Switzerland
The Data Packs for Switzerland + Europe are data plans (without 5G NR access @ max. 50 Mbps).
Data Packs for Switzerland + Europe can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 778:
Price | Plan | Local/EU Data 1 | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
19.90 CHF | Data EU Mini | 2 GB | 30 days | DATAEUMINI | STOP DATAEUMINI |
29.90 CHF | Data EU Maxi | 5 GB | 30 days | DATAEUMAXI | STOP DATAEUMAX |
1 @ 50 Mbps – video streaming @ 1080p
Data Packs for Switzerland + Europe auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 778.

Data Add-Ons – Mucho Switzerland
The Data Add-Ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
Data Add-Ons can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 778:
Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|
5 CHF | 1 GB | 10 days | PLUS1 |
15 CHF | 5 GB | 10 days | PLUS5 |
EU Roaming – Mucho Switzerland
You can use your Mucho allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- France
- French Guiana
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Guadeloupe
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Martinique
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Réunion
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Spain
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
As Mucho does not have dedicated EU/EEA roaming allowances, you can use your full allowance without restrictions in other EU/EEA member states.
APN/Internet Settings – Mucho Switzerland
- Name: MUCHO
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
TalkTalk Switzerland

TalkTalk Switzerland, just TalkTalk, is a Sunrise Switzerland MVNO.
Because Sunrise is not active in Liechtenstein, unlike Swisscom and Salt Mobile Switzerland, you cannot use your TalkTalk SIM card for free in Liechtenstein (you will be charged roaming rates instead, which are not low).
To learn about TalkTalk’s frequencies, jump back to Sunrise Switzerland’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access).
This is what you will learn about TalkTalk:
* Coverage
* How to Get a TalkTalk SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – TalkTalk Switzerland
TalkTalk is a Sunrise Switzerland MVNO, meaning TalkTalk uses the Sunrise Switzerland network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with TalkTalk, jump to the Sunrise Switzerland Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – TalkTalk Switzerland
You can get a TalkTalk SIM card for 19.95 CHF with 20 CHF credit in Mobilezone stores.

Registration can be done in the same stores.
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get TalkTalk Tourist SIM cards.
The following two TalkTalk Tourist SIM cards are available:
Price | SIM Card | Credit | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
29.95 CHF | Tourist 10 GB | 5 CHF | 10 GB | Unlimited | 30 days |
44.95 CHF | Tourist 100 GB | 5 CHF | 100 GB | Unlimited | 30 days |

Dial *122# to see your TalkTalk phone number.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

TalkTalk has no eSIMs.
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Switzerland because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from TalkTalk.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Switzerland in my Switzerland eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Pilatus Mobile (Italy only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – unlimited data eSIMs which allow for (limited) calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Switzerland, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Switzerland eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with TalkTalk for now.

Note that TalkTalk offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – TalkTalk Switzerland
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – TalkTalk Switzerland
TalkTalk has two data-featured prepaid plans: Flex Data (combo) & Data Options.
I will list all the prices in CHF (Swiss Francs).
To convert CHF to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Flex Data – TalkTalk Switzerland
The Flex Data are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
Text the Activation Code to 361 to activate Callng Options:
Price | Data | Local/International Minutes 1 | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
29 CHF | 1 GB | 60 minutes | 30 days | START FLEXDATA1GB | STOP FLEXDATA1GB |
39 CHF | 2 GB | 100 minutes | 30 days | START FLEXDATA2GB | STOP FLEXDATA2GB |
69 CHF | 5 GB | 200 minutes | 30 days | START FLEXDATA5GB | STOP FLEXDATA5GB |
1 to Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine & the United Kingdom

Data Options – TalkTalk Switzerland
The Data Options are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 361 to activate Data Options:
Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|
15 CHF | 1 GB | 30 days | START 1GB | STOP 1GB |
25 CHF | 2 GB | 30 days | START 2GB | STOP 2GB |
35 CHF | 3 GB | 30 days | START 3GB | STOP 3GB |
50 CHF | 5 GB | 30 days | START 5GB | STOP 5GB |
85 CHF | 10 GB | 30 days | START 10GB | STOP 10GB |
100 CHF | 100 GB | 30 days | START 100GB | STOP 100GB |
Data Options auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5511.

EU Roaming – TalkTalk Switzerland
You cannot use your TalkTalk allowances in EU/EEA member states for free – only for a (hefty) fee.
APN/Internet Settings – TalkTalk Switzerland
- Name: TalkTalk
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
Yallo Switzerland

Yallo Switzerland, just Yallo, is a Sunrise Switzerland MVNO.
Because Sunrise is not active in Liechtenstein, unlike Swisscom and Salt Mobile Switzerland, you cannot use your Yallo SIM card for free in Liechtenstein (you will be charged roaming rates instead, which are not low).
To learn about Yallo’s frequencies, jump back to Sunrise Switzerland’s frequencies (but you will not have 5G NR access).
This is what you will learn about Yallo:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Yallo SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Yallo Switzerland
Yallo is a Sunrise Switzerland MVNO, meaning Yallo uses the Sunrise Switzerland network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Yallo, jump to the Sunrise Switzerland Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Yallo Switzerland
You can get a Yallo SIM card for 20 CHF with 20 CHF credit in Yallo stores.
Registration can be done in the same stores.
Dial *122# to see your Yallo phone number.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

It is also possible to get a Yallo eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Switzerland, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Yallo.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported European countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Switzerland eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Pilatus Mobile (Switzerland only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Switzerland & Europe (32 countries) – all variants in both options include unlimited data + up to 120 Europe-wide calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Switzerland, Europe (30 or 35 countries, depending on the variant) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Switzerland eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.

For now, I will continue with Yallo.
Note that Yallo offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Yallo Switzerland
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Yallo Switzerland
Yallo has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Calling Options (combo)
- Data Options
- SpeedOn (add-on)
I will list all the prices in CHF (Swiss Francs).
To convert CHF to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Calling Options – Yallo Switzerland
The Calling Options are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Text the Activation Code to 5511 to activate Calling Options:
Price | Plan | Data | Local/International Minutes 1 | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 CHF | All In 5 | 300 MB | 20 minutes | 200 SMS | 28 days | ALLIN5 |
7.50 CHF | All In 7.50 | 500 MB | 40 minutes | 400 SMS | 28 days | ALLIN7.5 |
10 CHF | All In 10 | 1 GB | 60 minutes | 600 SMS | 28 days | ALLIN10 |
15 CHF | All In 15 | 2 GB | 200 minutes | Unlimited | 28 days | ALLIN15 |
20 CHF | All In 20 | 3 GB | 400 minutes | Unlimited | 28 days | ALLIN20 |
30 CHF | All In 30 | 5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 28 days | ALLIN30 |
40 CHF | All In 40 | 10 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 28 days | ALLIN40 |
1 to Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine & the United Kingdom

Data Options – Yallo Switzerland
The Data Options are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 5511 to activate Data Options:
Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|
5 CHF | 250 MB | 28 days | SURF250 | SURF250 STOP |
15 CHF | 1 GB | 28 days | SURF1000 | SURFF1000 STOP |
40 CHF | Unlimited | 28 days | SURFFLAT | SURFFLAT STOP |
Data Options auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5511.

SpeedOn Add-On – Yallo Switzerland
The SpeedOn add-on is a 250 MB add-on for 28 days, costing 2.50 CHF. It cannot be purchased as a standalone plan.
Text SPEEDON to 5511 to activate SpeedOn.
Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|
2.50 CHF | 250 MB | 28 days | SPEEDON |
EU Roaming – Yallo Switzerland
You cannot use your Yallo allowances in EU/EEA member states for free – only for a (hefty) fee.
APN/Internet Settings – Yallo Switzerland
- Name: Yallo
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Switzerland
Getting a SIM card from Swisscom or Sunrise would do you well when considering a Swiss SIM card.
Local Prepaid SIM Cards in Other European Countries
Visiting other countries in Europe? Check out my Europe SIM card buying guide, covering other European nations, such as:
- Åland Islands
- Abkhazia
- Albania
- Alderney
- Andorra
- Armenia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brecqhou
- Bulgaria
- Channel Islands
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Guernsey
- Herm
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
Going to other places around the world? Then you should also check out my sim card buying guides for other destinations around the world.
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Check Out My Resource Page
Looking for the best companies and gadgets to enhance your travel experience?
Check out my travel resources page for the best companies to use when you travel!
Save money with international SIM cards, on plane tickets, bus rides, cruises & accommodation.
Besides that, I also list services and items I use to make my life easier – and I believe they will help you too!
Start Your Own Online Business – Make Money While Traveling
Do you want to learn how I started an online business that allows me to generate income while traveling?
In my starting an online business guide, I tell you which tools, services & products I have for this site and my YouTube channel.
If I can start a business about something I am passionate about (phone travel), then you can do it too!
Learn About Your Phone Travel Options
You can buy local prepaid SIM cards, international SIM cards, mobile hotspots, or roam internationally.
Each of these options has its pros and cons. Learn more about them, and find the best option for you.
Phone Travel Tips, Tricks & Hacks
I have written many articles with tips and hacks to save money on mobile costs while abroad. You surely want to check them out!
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Let's Be Social
Did you know that I have a YouTube channel covering everything you need to know about traveling with your phone?
A lot of useful videos are uploaded multiple times a week, and you do not want to miss out on them!
Learn More About Who Adu Actually Is
Who is the guy behind Phone Travel Wiz? Well, find out on the Ernest Adu about page!