Discover the expert advice shared by Kassensturz, the renowned SRF television program, to select the best mobile subscription provider. Explore the latest rankings to identify the most suitable mobile plan for your needs.
The program frequently conducts impartial analyses of mobile subscriptions, consulting industry experts like Oliver Zadori. This article summarizes the most recent rankings and offers practical tips for making informed decisions when comparing various mobile subscription plans available in Switzerland.
Find the Best Mobile Plan with Kassensturz Rankings
To help consumers, Kassensturz identified three user profiles for comparison:
Profile 1 – Light Usage: 30 SMS, 13 standard 2.5-minute calls, and 1 GB of data per month.
Profile 2 – Intensive Use in Switzerland: Unlimited calls, texts, and data within Switzerland.
Profile 3 – Intensive Use with International Travel: Unlimited usage in Switzerland, plus 1 GB of data abroad, 6 standard calls abroad, 10 calls to foreign countries, and 4 calls from abroad.
Stay Updated: The latest comparison was published in April 2023. Since some tariffs may have changed, we recommend using our free comparison tool to find the most cost-effective options currently available.
Top Tariffs for Light Users
Here are the plans best suited for light users, according to Kassensturz. Select the one that matches your needs and budget:
Monthly Price | Provider | Mobile Plan | Plan Type | Network | Contract |
CHF 9,72 | yallo | Prepaid + All in 10 | Prepaid | Sunrise | 0 Months |
CHF 9,90 | Mucho | Prepaid + Pack Duo Micro | Prepaid | Swisscom | 0 Months |
CHF 9,90 | Aldi Suisse | Basic | Postpaid | Sunrise | 2 Months |
CHF 9,95 | Salt | Start Max | Postpaid | Salt | 24 Months |
CHF 11,06 | GoMo | Unlimited | Postpaid | Salt | 2 Months |
CHF 11,31 | Lidl Connect | Smart Abo | Postpaid | Salt | 2 Months |
CHF 14,00 | Galaxus Mobile | Basic | Postpaid | Sunrise | 0 Months |
CHF 14,03 | M-Budget | MINI | Postpaid | Swisscom | 2 Months |
Best Unlimited Tariffs in Switzerland
Monthly Price | Provider | Mobile Plan | Plan Type | Network | Contract |
CHF 19,00 | Galaxus Mobile | CH Unlimitiert | Postpaid | Sunrise | 0 Months |
CHF 19,31 | Lidl Connect | Smart Abo Unlimited | Postpaid | Salt | 0 Months |
CHF 19,44 | swype | Swiss | Postpaid | Sunrise | 0 Months |
CHF 19,44 | Digital Republic | Smartphones & Tablets + Voice Option | Postpaid | Sunrise | 0 Months |
CHF 1,90 | Aldi Suisse | Swiss Unlimited | Postpaid | Sunrise | 2 Months |
CHF 20,50 | TalkTalk | Swiss Flat + Roaming S | Postpaid | Sunrise | 24 Months |
CHF 20,87 | Mucho | Swiss | Postpaid | Swisscom | 2 Months |
CHF 21,59 | Lebara | Swiss Flat | Postpaid | Sunrise | 2 Months |
Top Unlimited Tariffs in Switzerland with Roaming
Monthly Price | Provider | Mobile Plan | Plan Type | Network | Contract |
CHF 20,50 | TalkTalk | Swiss Flat + Roaming S | Postpaid | Sunrise | 24 Months |
CHF 23,35 | Mucho | Swiss + TalkMiniRoam | Postpaid | Swisscom | 2 Months |
CHF 24,31 | Lidl Connect | Smart Abo Europe | Postpaid | Salt | 12 Months |
CHF 24,69 | swype | Swiss + Roaming Daily | Postpaid | Sunrise | 0 Months |
CHF 24,90 | Aldi Suisse | International | Postpaid | Sunrise | 2 Months |
CHF 27,36 | Digital Republic | Smartphones & Tablets + Voice Option | Postpaid | Sunrise | 0 Months |
CHF 28,70 | Salt | Swiss Max + Talk Europe | Postpaid | Salt | 24 Months |
CHF 29,36 | Das Abo | Swiss + Talk Europe | Postpaid | Salt | 2 Months |
The table above highlights the best plans identified by Kassensturz. For detailed terms and all compared subscriptions, visit the official documents on the SRF website.
Kassensturz's Tips for Choosing the Best Mobile Subscription
When searching for a new mobile subscription, there are a few tips to help you avoid marketing traps—whether online or in-store—and prevent unpleasant surprises when it’s too late.
Tip 1: Be wary of “lifetime” and “unlimited” promises
When comparing mobile contracts, pay attention to contract terms that might override what was initially promised on the provider’s website. For example, even with a lifetime discount, the provider could increase the standard fixed price due to inflation, which would also raise the discounted price, even though the discount percentage remains the same.
Example: A provider might offer a lifetime discount of 75% on a plan with a standard price of CHF 50, reducing the monthly rate to CHF 12.50. However, after a year, the provider could (if stated in the contract) increase the standard price by 10%, raising the total cost to CHF 13.75. While the 75% discount is retained, the original price is no longer valid.
Unlimited Plans: Some providers may throttle internet speeds (e.g., down to 256 Kbps) once a certain data usage threshold is reached. Look for the Fair Use Policy in the contract. For instance, this is common with providers like GoMo (a Salt subsidiary) and SAK, which throttle speeds after 100–200 GB of data usage.
Tip 2: Evaluate promotions carefully
Operators often use promotional discounts on mobile plans to attract new customers. However, these offers might only apply for the first 6, 12, or 24 months, after which the price reverts to the regular rate. Additionally, promotions may require a minimum contract term of 12 or 24 months.
Be wary of countdown timers on mobile providers’ websites showing the “time remaining” for a promotion. In many cases, these timers restart once they hit zero, even though the offer remains unchanged. Don’t rush—take the time to assess your needs carefully.
Tip 3: Compare prices
As we at Internet-Offer suggest, the best way to find the ideal subscription is to compare all providers. This ensures you get the best value for money. Use our free comparison tools or browse provider websites manually.
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