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APN settings

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  • APN name: internet

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APN settings

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  • APN name: click

Swisscom

APN settings

  • username: gprs
  • password: gprs
  • APN name: gprs.swisscom.ch

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
Unlimited calls on all Swiss networks CHF 3.-/day
Send as many SMS/MMS as you like CHF 1.-/day

The Natel easy liberty uno SIM card (starter pack) costs CHF 19.90 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. 




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

Both mini SIM and micro SIM available.

VoIP applications

GPS and other navigation applications

Restaurants, hotels and other recommendation applications

Social Networking applications

Special Travel applications

Wi Fi Networks

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