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 🗿.
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 in my Switzerland SIM card buying guide.
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.
Note that the Swiss mobile operators require your identification (EU ID/passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.
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 NEWTOAIRALO15 (15% off – first-time users only) or AIRALOESIM10 (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.
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
M Budget Mobile top-ups are sold in Migros stores and from kiosks, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Switzerland.
To top up your M Budget Mobile SIM card, dial *123*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would text *123*123456#.
You can also recharge online with (international/EU) debit and credit cards.
Dial *130# or text STATUS to 444 to check your M Budget Mobile balance.
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.