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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

    42 of 42 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, RedEx eSIM, Roamix, MicroESIM, and ASIMGO +37 more

  • SunriseBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Sunrise Communications AG

    41 of 42 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, RedEx eSIM, Roamix, MicroESIM, and ASIMGO +36 more

  • SwisscomBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Swisscom AG

    31 of 42 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, RedEx eSIM, Roamix, MicroESIM, and iroamly +26 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 providers break out, nearest country first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

180 ms
  • Flag of SwitzerlandBreaks out in In countryProviders breaking out here: Esimatic (Recommended)~20 ms
  • Flag of BelgiumBreaks out in BelgiumProviders breaking out here: PuraSIM (Recommended), Inbox eSIM (Recommended), PikaSIM (Recommended), Roamix (Recommended), Globie (Recommended), Bloomy eSIM, YonoSIM, MoodSIM~27 ms
  • Flag of United KingdomBreaks out in United KingdomProviders breaking out here: NXTL eSIM (Recommended), RedEx eSIM (Recommended), Always Mobile (Recommended), ESIM.DOG (Recommended), SimSmash~31 ms
  • Flag of PolandBreaks out in PolandProviders breaking out here: ASIMGO (Recommended), ESIM.DOG (Recommended)~35 ms
  • Flag of KosovoBreaks out in KosovoProviders breaking out here: Esimatic (Recommended)~36 ms
  • Flag of FranceBreaks out in FranceProviders breaking out here: ESIM.DOG (Recommended), SimSmash~45 ms
  • Flag of NetherlandsBreaks out in NetherlandsProviders breaking out here: RedEx eSIM (Recommended), PikaSIM (Recommended), Always Mobile (Recommended), MoodSIM~47 ms
  • Flag of AustriaBreaks out in AustriaProviders breaking out here: ESIM.DOG (Recommended)~47 ms
  • Flag of United States of AmericaBreaks out in United States of AmericaProviders breaking out here: GigSky~117 ms
  • Flag of Hong KongBreaks out in Hong KongProviders breaking out here: ASIMGO (Recommended)~155 ms

Switzerland eSIM prices, month by month

Data has been getting cheaper in Switzerland: a gigabyte typically goes for $0.75 now, against $1.17 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a fall of 36% across 12 months.

That is 61% below the $1.94 a gigabyte typically costs across the 234 destinations we track — only 38 of them come in lower, which puts Switzerland among the cheapest places in the world to buy mobile data as a visitor. Competition is most of the story. We now compare 11,433 plans for Switzerland from 70 providers, against 1,796 in December 2025.

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$0.75
  • All destinations$1.94
Typical per GB
$0.75down 36% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$0.67up 3% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
11,433up 9,637 since Dec 2025
Providers
70up 47 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 12 months
November 2026$0.75Typical per GB$0.67down 1% on the previous monthTypical per day11,433Plans70Providers
October 2026$0.75Typical per GB$0.68down 13% on the previous monthTypical per day11,396up 34% on the previous monthPlans70up 17 on the previous monthProviders
September 2026$0.75up 4% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.78up 42% on the previous monthTypical per day8,492up 131% on the previous monthPlans53up 25 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 local networks named in provider listings. With most major travel eSIM brands selling Swiss plans, finding a brand that offers Switzerland is less of a challenge than choosing a plan that fits the trip. Bloomy eSIM, RedEx eSIM, Roamix, AirHub, MicroESIM and YonoSIM have particularly deep catalogues here; that reflects the range they list, not plan quality. Check how long the data allowance lasts and what happens once it runs out.

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 two of the operator names to look for in Swiss eSIM listings, with Swisscom also in the mix. Few options state access to just one network, so some eSIMs give you another operator to try if reception is weak where you are. Check the stated network partners against your route, particularly if you’ll be travelling through rural or mountainous areas; listed access is not a guarantee of signal.

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