Price per GB
$0.94
Median mid-tier catalogue price.
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Swisscom offers the benchmark network with the best Alpine and rural reach.
Switzerland has outstanding mobile coverage given its terrain, with near total 4G and broad 5G across Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Basel and the main valleys. Swisscom carries the deepest reach into the Alps, including most ski resorts, mountain railways and high passes, which is where coverage matters most here. Signal can still drop in deep ravines, long rail tunnels and the highest off piste areas. For nearly all travel, including the scenic train routes, connectivity is excellent.
Typical local SIM: $20-35. Usually sold at operator stores in any town and electronics retailers; airport counters at Zurich and Geneva. Switzerland is not in the EU, so carrier coverage area do not apply and local data is comparatively expensive. A passport is required to register a Swiss SIM. A travel eSIM that includes Switzerland often works out simpler and cheaper than a local prepaid pack for short visits.
Because Switzerland sits outside EU carrier terms and local data is pricey, a travel eSIM is usually the cleaner and cheaper choice for a short trip.
the benchmark network with the best Alpine and rural reach, clearly the strongest choice for mountain travel.
strong city and valley coverage with wide 5G, very reliable in populated areas.
competitive pricing and good urban coverage, the value option in the cities.
you want to land connected, avoid the higher cost of a local Swiss SIM, or you are visiting Switzerland as part of a wider European trip where EU carrier terms does not extend.
you are staying a month or more in Switzerland specifically and want a high allowance local pack with the best in country speeds.
No first-hand measurement has been published for Switzerland yet. This page will update automatically when a validated field test is added to the shared dataset.
Use this page to compare the current price per GB, network indicator, transparency signal and local-operator reference for Switzerland. It also links to a destination calculator and plan page.
It is the median price per GB of mid-tier plans in the live Switzerland catalogue. Small 1 GB teasers and 50 GB or larger bulk plans are excluded so the figure reflects a typical traveller choice.
The page shows the current 5G coverage indicator, a transparency score and the main local operator. These are destination-level signals, not a guarantee for every street or device.
The decision section compares the practical trade-offs. A travel eSIM is usually simpler for a short visit; a local SIM can make sense when you need a local number, longer service or local pricing. Check the current conditions before deciding.
Price per GB is the median of mid-tier plans from the live Switzerland catalogue. Network and transparency indicators come from the shared Drift dataset and are refreshed monthly.
Field measurements are published only after validation. Open dataset: data-europe.json.
Figures updated September 2026. Dataset license: CC BY 4.0.