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Updated Sep 2026

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Compare eSIMs for Switzerland 2026

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Which mobile networks you get in Switzerland

Salt is the network named by nearly all providers here, so for most eSIM choices the underlying operator is effectively settled before you pick a plan. Sunrise and Swisscom are the alternatives to seek out if the network matters to you, although their appearance depends on what each provider has published. All three have 5G listed, but that is only the highest technology ceiling stated for a profile, not a promise of 5G throughout a trip.

  • SaltBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Salt Mobile SA

    32 of 32 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, RedEx eSIM, Roamix, AbestESIM, and MicroESIM +27 more

  • SunriseBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Sunrise Communications AG

    31 of 32 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, RedEx eSIM, Roamix, AbestESIM, and MicroESIM +26 more

  • SwisscomBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Swisscom AG

    24 of 32 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, RedEx eSIM, Roamix, MicroESIM, and eSIMnow +19 more

Where your data comes out in Switzerland

Only one provider breaks out locally; the others route traffic through the UK, Poland or the United States, so your choice of eSIM decides both the apparent location and the route your data takes. The typical round trip to Swiss services is about 31ms, while the US routes are estimated at roughly 117ms: this adds delay rather than reducing download speed, though it may be more noticeable in interactive use. A local IP should let Swiss banking apps work normally, whereas a foreign address may be refused or trigger extra checks.

Where each provider breaks out, nearest first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

180 ms
  • Mega eSIMMega eSIMFlag of Belgium~27 ms
  • RedEx eSIMRedEx eSIMFlag of United Kingdom~49 ms
  • Bloomy eSIMBloomy eSIMFlag of United States of America~117 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of United States of America~117 ms
  • GigSkyGigSkyFlag of United States of America~117 ms
  • YonoSIMYonoSIMFlag of United States of America~117 ms

Switzerland eSIM prices, month by month

Data has been getting cheaper in Switzerland: a gigabyte typically goes for $0.78 now, against $1.17 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a fall of 33% across 10 months.

That is 52% below the $1.61 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track — only 40 of them come in lower, which puts Switzerland among the cheapest places in the world to buy mobile data as a visitor. The move is recent: the figure went up 8% in September 2026 alone.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • Switzerland$0.78
  • All destinations$1.61
Typical per GB
$0.78down 33% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$0.82up 26% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
7,996up 6,200 since Dec 2025
Providers
49up 26 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$0.78up 8% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.82up 49% on the previous monthTypical per day7,996up 117% on the previous monthPlans49up 21 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$0.72down 4% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.55down 7% on the previous monthTypical per day3,679up 16% on the previous monthPlans28up 4 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$0.75up 25% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.59up 79% on the previous monthTypical per day3,174Plans24down 1 on the previous monthProviders
June 2026$0.60down 17% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.33down 44% on the previous monthTypical per day3,185up 6% on the previous monthPlans25Providers
May 2026$0.72down 4% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.59down 2% on the previous monthTypical per day3,003up 1% on the previous monthPlans25up 1 on the previous monthProviders
April 2026$0.75down 10% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.60up 5% on the previous monthTypical per day2,963up 27% on the previous monthPlans24up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$0.83up 36% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.57down 3% on the previous monthTypical per day2,340down 55% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
February 2026$0.61down 42% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.59up 4% on the previous monthTypical per day5,250up 210% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
January 2026$1.05down 10% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.57down 12% on the previous monthTypical per day1,694down 6% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
December 2025$1.17Typical per GB$0.65Typical per day1,796Plans23Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Switzerland

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Switzerland, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Salt, Sunrise and Swisscom are the Swiss networks named by travel eSIM providers, which gives some context to a busy market. Most major brands sell here, with RedEx eSIM, Roamix, AirHub, AbestESIM, MicroESIM and iroamly carrying the deepest ranges in this catalogue. That makes the brand list less useful than the individual offer: plan sizes, validity and the rules after the included data is used can differ sharply. A recognisable name is only a starting point, so check the allowance and duration against how you expect to use your connection.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Switzerland?

Providers have listed Salt, Sunrise and Swisscom for travel eSIMs in Switzerland. That gives buyers a choice of underlying operator, although the choice is usually made when selecting the eSIM rather than manually after purchase. The provider's own network list determines which operator your eSIM is set up to use, so the network is a consequence of the plan you choose and can be known in advance. Different providers may name different combinations of these operators, making their published network details relevant when comparing plans.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Switzerland?

The Swiss market does include free data eSIM offers, but they are usually small trials rather than enough data for a whole trip. Registration is commonly required, and the allowance may be limited to one per customer. That makes these offers useful for sending a message on arrival, checking directions or testing whether your phone works with the eSIM. Regular use, streaming and longer stays will generally require a paid plan.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Switzerland?

The Swiss market includes a fairly broad selection of eSIMs described as unlimited. That label means access continues, not that full-speed data is inexhaustible: once the fast-use allowance is spent, the connection is slowed, which can make video difficult and maps sluggish. The rules vary too—some restore full speed each day, while others remain restricted until the plan ends. Check the allowance and reset arrangements before buying, as the headline label alone says little about how the plan will perform.

Destinations near Switzerland

Crossing a border from Switzerland? Compare eSIMs for the countries around it.

Regional eSIMs that cover Switzerland: Europe

eSIM Providers for Switzerland

Salt and Sunrise are the two most widely stated networks in Switzerland, but they are not the only choices. Most major eSIM sellers list access to more than one operator, and only a few publish a single-network option; Roamix reaches the broadest set. For journeys crossing regions, choose an eSIM whose stated network list includes more than one operator, since the phone can use another listed network if one is weaker where you are.

43 providers sell eSIMs for Switzerland. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.