According to a study by cable.co.uk, Switzerland has the second highest average broadband prices in Europe, after Iceland. The study found that the average broadband price in Switzerland is $69.87 per month, which is significantly higher than the average in most EU countries.
In terms of mobile data prices, a study by cable.co.uk found that Switzerland has the 16th highest average mobile data prices in the world, with an average price of $8.16 per gigabyte (GB). This is higher than the average price in most EU countries but lower than the prices in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. switzerland telecoms
It’s important to note that these prices can vary depending on the provider and the specific package offered. Additionally, Switzerland is known for having high living costs in general, which may contribute to the higher telecom prices compared to other countries.
Regulatory Agency: The Federal Communications Commission (ComCom)
The merger of Sunrise and UPC marks a significant restructuring of the Swiss broadband market, and it blurs the distinction between telecommunications providers and cable network operators.
Market share of broadband connections in Switzerland
However, looking at broadband providers as a whole (CATV, DSL and FTTx) Swisscom remains far ahead of its closest competitors, with a market share of 49.5%.Sunrise UPC’s market share is around 28.5%. As a reminder, Sunrise occupied 13.1% and UPC 15.6% in 2020. Other cable network operators accounted for approximately 13% of the market, including Quickline’s 4%. Other telecom providers came in at 5% and Salt at 4%.
eSIM cards for Switzerland
We do recommend eSIM cards when traveling: no more swapping of physical
sim cards, everything is automated on your phone through easy to fill
out codes. The downside of eSIM cards is that they are data-only sim
cards and calls are not supported. Check out Switzerland eSIM deals:
1 GB With no expiration = €3.25
3 GB With no expiration = €9.49
5 GB With no expiration = €15.28
10 GB With no expiration = €29.25
Choose between daily, monthly or plans with no expiration
here
SIM cards for Switzerland
Prepaid Italy SIM cards include free data roaming in the EU. Sometimes
it is capped, so always ask when buying a sim card. Free EU roaming means
the sim card you buy in Madrid or Barcelona can also be used in Paris,
Prague or even Oslo. Free EU roaming on Spain SIM cards is great for
those that arrive in Spain and travel to more countries in Europe on
the same trip.
Or you can get a daily, monthly or even SIM card for Switzerland
with no expiration
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