Switzerland
From Droam Prepaid SIM Encyclopedia
Cellular Operators
Swisscom
APN settings
- username: gprs
- password: gprs
- APN name: gprs.swisscom.ch
Sunrise
APN settings
- name : sunrise
- username: (empty)
- password: (empty)
- APN : internet
Salt
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name (for subscriptions only): internet
- APN name (for prepaid only): click
- MCC 228
- MNC 03
- Auth Type PAP
- APN-type default,supl
Prepaid plans
Swisscom
Swisscom provides the best network coverage with widespread HSPA-availability and nationwide EDGE-support. Swisscom runs GSM at 900 and 1800 MHz and 3G/UMTS at 2100 MHz, while the launch of UMTS 900 is imminent.
NATEL Easy BeFree
"Natel Easy" is Swisscom's brand under which prepaid SIMs are sold. There are different tariffs for prepaid SIMs, from which one has to be chosen upon purchase
| Monthly fees | none |
| Unlimited surfing on the Internet | CHF 4.-/day /4.6$ |
| Unlimited calls on all Swiss networks | CHF 3.-/day /3.5$ |
| Send as many SMS/MMS as you like | CHF 1.-/day |
The Natel easy liberty uno SIM card (starter pack) costs CHF 19.90/ 23$ and includes CHF 20 of initial credit.
Switch to NATEL Easy BeFree
Send a free SMS with the word EASYBEFREE from your mobile to 444.
Data Plans for iPad
| Data package | 100 MB package | 300 MB package | 2 GB package |
| Prices | CHF 5.- /6$ | CHF 19.- /22$ | CHF 39.- /45$ |
| Validity period | 1 calendar day | 30 days | 30 days |
Natel easy liberty uno
The Natel easy liberty uno SIM card (starter pack) costs CHF 19.90 /23$ and includes CHF 20 in credit. Data tariff is CHF 1 per MB while the maximum cost charged for data is CHF 5 per day.
How to top up
Credit can be topped up:
- at gasstations, kiosks, post offices, electronics retailers and many supermarkets (Coop, Coop Bau & Hobby, Coop Pronto, Interdiscount, Migros, Denner)
- online by credit card (Mastercard, VISA, AmEx)
- in Swisscom shops
- with a Maestro card on ATMs
- with a Swiss "Postcard" at "Postomaten"
- at SBB-ticket vending machines (SBB is the national railroad company; vending machines accept coins, bills, Maestro and credit cards)
To redeem a top up voucher enter *123*(top up code) into your phone (not necessary if topped up by Maestro or credit card).
Where to buy
Natel easy SIMs are sold in Swisscom shops throughout Switzerland. Due to Swiss legislation registration with an ID-card or passport is obligatory.
Sim Size
All three mini SIM, micro SIM and nano SIM available.
Sunrise
The Sunrise network provides nationwide coverage with GSM900/1800 and UMTS2100. The GSM-network supports EDGE and the UMTS-network is HSPA-enabled.
Sunrise, Switzerland's second largest MNO, offers two prepaid data tariffs:
"Sunrise Surf" a data pack of 250MB (CHF 7.50/month / 8.7$) + CHF 0.10/MB for exceeding data volume (only available to "Sunrise go dayflat" SIM cards)
"T@KE AWAY PREPAID" a time-based data tariff without volume limitation for CHF 3.00/hour / 3.5(only available to "T@KE AWAY PREPAID" SIM cards)
purchasing bundle of SIM card and USB-modem
The "T@KE AWAY PREPAID" SIM is also sold with a netlocked Huawei E1692 USB modem, which costs CHF 49 /57$ additionally to the SIM cards cost of CHF 19.90.
How to activate
- by sending a text message containing the word SURF to 5522
- through Sunrise's website :
- log in under http://www.sunrise.ch/eservice
- click "Meine Produkte"
- click "Details und Bearbeitung"
- click the "Sparoptionen" tab
- click "Aktivieren" for "Sunrise surf"
The subscription of "Sunrise Surf" is automatically recurring as long as the remaining credit suffices. To stop your subscription send a test message containing "SURF STOP" to 5522 Note: If you do not activate the "Sunrise Surf" option for your "Sunrise go dayflat" SIM card, data will be billed with CHF 0.10 / 20 KB = CHF 5.00/MB
Where to buy
SIM cards are sold online through Sunrise's website and in their many retail shops throughout Switzerland (shop search ). You neither need to be a Swiss resident nor national to purchase a SIM card, however you need to register with a valid ID (driving licenses are not accepted). Both SIM cards, the "Sunrise go dayflat" and the "T@KE AWAY PREPAID" SIM are sold for CHF 19.90 /23$, while only the "Sunrise go dayflat" contains an initial credit of CHF 20. In Zürich there are at least two Sunrise shops, which are also opened on Sundays and holidays
How to top up
- online by credit card through Sunrise's website
- at more than 600 "Migros" shops (including SportXX, Micasa, M-Electronics, Do it + Garden)
- at more than 1000 "Coop" supermarkets (including Coop Bau+Hobby Märkten, Interdiscount and Coop Prepaid Shops)
- at SBB-ticketmachines (national railways)
- at gasstations
- at kiosks
- at post offices
- further electronics retailers
Sim Size
All three mini SIM, micro SIM and nano SIM available.
eSIM availability
There are four providers, that have eSIM offers.
Salt
The Holafly eSIMs use the Swisscom network (the best overall Swiss network) and the Salt Mobile Switzerland network.
You have the following seven options with Holafly:
1) Switzerland Holafly unlimited data eSIM for 5 days, costing 19 USD/19 EUR/19 GBP/27 AUD/24 CAD.
2) Switzerland Holafly unlimited data eSIM for 10 days, costing 34 USD/34 EUR/29 GBP/49 AUD/44 CAD.
3) Switzerland Holafly unlimited data eSIM for 15 days, costing 47 USD/47 EUR/44 GBP/67 AUD/55 CAD.
4) Switzerland Holafly unlimited data eSIM for 20 days, costing 54 USD/57 EUR/49 GBP/84 AUD/74 CAD.
5) Switzerland Holafly unlimited data eSIM for 30 days, costing 64 USD/69 EUR/59 GBP/99 AUD/89 CAD.
6) Switzerland Holafly unlimited data eSIM for 60 days, costing 84 USD/87 EUR/77 GBP/127 AUD/114 CAD.
7) Switzerland Holafly unlimited data eSIM for 90 days, costing 99 USD/99 EUR/87 GBP/144 AUD/129 CAD.
Sunrise
You have the following five options with Nomad:
1) Switzerland Nomad 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 8 USD/8 EUR/7 GBP/10.50 CAD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
2) Switzerland Nomad 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 15 USD/15 EUR/12.50 GBP/19.50 CAD.
3) Switzerland Nomad 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 17 USD/17 EUR/14.50 GBP/22 CAD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
4) Switzerland Nomad 10 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 24 USD/23.50 EUR/20 GBP/31 CAD.
5) Switzerland Nomad 20 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 34 USD/33.50 EUR/28.50 GBP/44 CAD.
Swisscom
The Holafly eSIMs use the Swisscom network (the best overall Swiss network) and the Salt Mobile Switzerland network.
You have the following seven options with Holafly:
1) Switzerland Holafly unlimited data eSIM for 5 days, costing 19 USD/19 EUR/19 GBP/27 AUD/24 CAD.
2) Switzerland Holafly unlimited data eSIM for 10 days, costing 34 USD/34 EUR/29 GBP/49 AUD/44 CAD.
3) Switzerland Holafly unlimited data eSIM for 15 days, costing 47 USD/47 EUR/44 GBP/67 AUD/55 CAD.
4) Switzerland Holafly unlimited data eSIM for 20 days, costing 54 USD/57 EUR/49 GBP/84 AUD/74 CAD.
5) Switzerland Holafly unlimited data eSIM for 30 days, costing 64 USD/69 EUR/59 GBP/99 AUD/89 CAD.
6) Switzerland Holafly unlimited data eSIM for 60 days, costing 84 USD/87 EUR/77 GBP/127 AUD/114 CAD.
7) Switzerland Holafly unlimited data eSIM for 90 days, costing 99 USD/99 EUR/87 GBP/144 AUD/129 CAD.
Ubigi
There are three plans:
1) EU27+UK +SWISS, ONE-OFF, 500MB, 1 day, $2.
2) EUROPE EXTENDED, ONE-OFF, 1GB,30 days,$8.
3) USA+EUROPE, MONTHLY - 5GB/month, Unlimited, $12/month.
For more info check here: https://cellulardata.ubigi.com/data-plans-and-coverage/ubigi-esim-data-plans/?destination=lux®ion=¤cy=usd&one-off=on&monthly=on&annual=on"