Salt is a reliable mobile network operator with national coverage. Its modern and well-developed network currently reaches over 99.9% of the Swiss population with 4G coverage, ensuring speeds of up to 750 Mbps. Additionally, Salt is committed to the sustainable development of 4G+ and 5G coverage and has begun laying the groundwork for the first 5G+ infrastructures to allow for browsing speeds of up to 1.7 Gbps.
In this guide, we will look at the main features of Salt's network coverage. Additionally, you can check mobile coverage using the Salt coverage map below.
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Salt Mobile Coverage - Map
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Which network does Salt use?
Salt inherited the mobile network developed by Orange Mobile following its acquisition in 2012. At the beginning of the last decade, Salt decided to focus on developing the second-generation GSM network using different frequency bands compared to other network operators (1800 MHz vs 900 MHz). This choice allowed for greater cell capacity but less effective signal propagation.
Thanks to continuous investments between 2013 and 2016, in the context of expanding to the new 4G standard, many 2G antennas were also converted to 3G (HSPA+). In 2014, the Salt 4G (LTE) network was launched in metropolitan areas and later in mountainous areas, reaching a coverage of 97% of the populated area of Switzerland.
For the launch of Salt's 5G network, there were some delays due to sanctions against the equipment manufacturer Huawei. For this reason, in 2020, Salt announced a collaboration with other operators to effectively develop its fifth-generation mobile coverage. To date, this development is still ongoing and not yet completed.
How to check Salt network coverage
To check Salt's coverage, simply use the Salt mobile coverage map on this page or follow these instructions:
Go to the official Salt website
In the menu, open the "Support" section
Click on the "Coverage" link
Enter the location or postal code in the search bar
Observe the highlighted color on the map (black indicates the presence of 5G+, lighter green indicates slower connections)
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