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Customer Reviews
See what travelers are saying about their Switzerland eSIM experience. Real feedback from real users to help you pick the best plan for your trip.
“Very disappointed with my experience with Giga.tel. I purchased an eSIM, but during the very first installation attempt on my iPhone 13, the QR code displayed the message, “This code is no longer valid.” However, the eSIM had never been installed or used.
I contacted customer support to request reactivation or a new QR code, but I received no response despite following up several times.
Technical issues can happen, but the lack of response from customer service is very disappointing, especially for a service where line activation is essential.
I hope a solution will be provided quickly.”
“I'm using wifio's Unlimited 30d eSIM in Basel and it works flawlessly at 5G. Can recommend.”
“Tried the 20GB / 30d variant from orange travel in Basel. Stay away from it - It disconnects intermittently for no reason, even when other providers have signal from the same network.
I asked for a refund and KUDOS to orange's customer service. I received a positive answer and a refund confirmation within an hour.”
“Incredible! Excellent eSIM for the price. Our children can watch YouTube and play whenever they want.”
“Bought a 1gb EU 30 days sim. Data never worked. Phone works fine withnother eSIMs asked support about help and APN info. Have not hear back from them in 48h. Asked for refund, will dispute credit card charges if no contact. So far a total bust and or scam.”
“Wifio is best-in-class. Full stop.
Security: Direct connection to a Swiss network operator (no routing through third-party providers like a lot of others).
Speed: Real 5G. No marketing fluff, it just performs.
Price: Honestly, there’s nothing cheaper that delivers at this level!”
“The esim worked great. It provided great connectivity where ever we went and great speeds too. The esim worked as soon as the flight landed and gave no problems throughout the trip.”
“I ordered several eSIMs for my team for our trip to Switzerland. The coverage and speed were amazing and super reliable! Everyone was really happy. I totally recommend it.”
“10gb sim used across Europe. Worked great for 10 days, then suddenly the speed just dropped to 40kbps despite still showing 5G.
Customer service non-existant. No response to live chat or useful info online so had to buy another sim from jetpac.”
“Bought two of their O2 50gb plans. One worked fairly well, the other refused to work in most of Spain. Nonexistent support. Poor performance. Would not buy again.”
“Wifio is a hidden gem in the eSIM jungle!
I had a great experience, the connection was exactly as promised: extremely fast, stable, and truly unlimited.
I ended up staying in Switzerland longer than planned, and extending the eSIM was super easy. Amazing support and overall experience. I’ll definitely book with Wifio again!”
“Experience was fair, but some applications (parking app and mapping app) did not work on Maya. Browser based web surfing worked ok. I finally had to buy a second esim from Airalo, for the critical apps above.”
“My chip only worked for a little more than a day. I was able to consume around 10% of the 4 gigas I bought before stopped working.
Impossible to find help from you.
Don't buy.”
“Pretty good experience overall, the internet breakouts mentioned in their data plan are accurate. One issue I encountered was when switching between network it takes a minutes to few minutes to get a connection back.”
“eSIM from Airhub did not work at all. I followed their installation guide. When contacted their support, they told me that my eSIM connected to an unsupported network and can not be used. They could not provide any details, just told me that my eSIM is wasted. No replacement, no refund. Terrible product! Stay away!”
“airalo works great in the UK, Hungary, France, etc. No issues.
In Switzerland they use Pilatus Mobile, which doesn't work: long activation times, and when it's finally active - you'd be lucky to get a place where you get some bits of data.
The rating below refers to airalo CH, otherwise, it's good.”
“Before using Airhub, I had no experience with eSIMs. However, after discovering Airhub through the eSIMdb website, I now plan on using it for all my future travels as it has been a lifesaver. With Airhub, I have found it to be easy to use, but it did take me a few chats to understand the new technology, now that I have the hang of it, it works perfectly, even in remote areas of Switzerland. the app offers excellent value, and because I'm frequently in and out of wifi, it lasts for a long time.
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“I orderd a Unlimited Data E-Sim for Switzerland for 5 days. After the Payment i just got a Recipt by E-Mail but no QR Code or anything which i can use the E-Sim. After i contacted the Live Chat Support and waited few mins the Support did tell me that there was a bug in they System and i should get the E-Mail in up to 10 Mins. After more then 1 Hour i still didnt get anything.
I cant recommend AirHub at the Current Time.
Timepoint of review is 27.01.2023 / 22:10 MEZ”
“Very good in most cities throughout France, Switzerland, Germany, and Netherlands. ”
Switzerland Travel eSIM FAQ
Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Switzerland
How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Switzerland, and how many prepaid data plans are there?
There are more than 210 travel eSIM providers and over 15, 900 prepaid data plans available for Switzerland. With such a wide variety of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that suits their needs.
Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Switzerland?
Travelers heading to Switzerland can find unlimited data eSIM options from a variety of providers. Earth Esim, Roamify, ASIMGO, MicroEsim, Yesim, Giga.Tel, EtravelSIM, esimzon, Truely, abesteSIM, Wifio, Orange Travel, and Ohayu each offer unlimited data plans that range in validity from one to ten days, with a few extending up to twenty days (for example, Earth Esim offers up to 20 days and Wifio up to 15 days). Most of these unlimited packages include the possibility of speed throttling, and several set explicit speed limits of 1 Mbps, 5 Mbps, or 10 Mbps; tethering is generally allowed on all of them. The price range for these unlimited plans spans from about $1.49 to roughly $24.04 USD, allowing travelers to choose a budget that fits their needs while ensuring they have sufficient data coverage for browsing, streaming, or other online activities during their stay.
What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Switzerland?
In Switzerland, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are:
Swisscom: The largest telecommunications provider in Switzerland, offering extensive coverage and a comprehensive range of mobile services.
Sunrise UPC: A major operator resulting from the merger of Sunrise Communications and UPC Switzerland, providing a variety of mobile services with significant network coverage.
Salt Mobile: The third-largest mobile network operator in Switzerland, focusing on mobile telephony and fiber-optic fixed-line services.
In addition to these MNOs, Switzerland hosts several Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). MVNOs offer mobile services by leasing access from major carriers. Examples of local MVNOs include Coop Mobile and M-Budget, which operate on the Swisscom network. However, most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of the primary MNOs rather than MVNOs.
Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Switzerland?
Yes, travel eSIM plans that include an active phone number and support for incoming and outgoing SMS are available for Switzerland. Giga.Tel is the only provider in the dataset that offers truly local Swiss numbers, using the dialing code +41; their Switzerland packages range from 20 GB to 50 GB, all priced between about $10.58 and $17.06 and valid for 28 days. Other providers such as EtravelSIM, GlobaleSIM and Orange Travel also supply phone numbers and SMS, but the numbers come from foreign dialing codes (+44 for the UK, +1 for the United States, +48 for Poland) and are therefore not local Swiss numbers; their plans start around $4.00 and can be valid from 7 days up to 30 days. Travelers may choose the provider that best fits their needs, keeping in mind whether they require a Swiss‑local number or are comfortable using a foreign number for calls and texts while in Switzerland.
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