Travel data for Switzerland
eSIM for Switzerland: prepaid travel data without roaming charges
Switzerland sits outside the EU roaming zone, which is exactly why phone bills there hurt. A prepaid travel eSIM gives you Swiss data at a fixed price, with no surprise invoice after the trip.
- One fixed price
- You pay once, up front. Nothing renews by itself and there is no per megabyte charge afterwards.
- Local network speed
- Your phone attaches to a premium Swiss network with 5G in Zurich, Geneva, Bern and most alpine valleys.
- Keep your own number
- The travel plan runs beside your normal line, so calls, texts and two factor codes keep arriving.
Switzerland and nearby data plans
Staying in one country? Take the country plan. Crossing borders on the same trip? The Europe and UK regional plan keeps working without a second install.
Set up in three steps
- Step 1
Pick your plan
Choose the Switzerland plan and the amount of data that matches your trip, from a few days to a full month.
- Step 2
Scan the QR code
Your QR code arrives by email within a minute. Install it at home over Wi-Fi, before you travel.
- Step 3
Land and go
Turn on data for the travel line after landing and you are on Swiss mobile data right away.
Travel eSIM versus roaming from your own carrier
| What matters | Netcom Travel eSIM | roaming from your own carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Price for a two week trip | One upfront amount, shown before you pay | Daily pass fees that add up per line |
| Setup | QR code by email, installed before departure | Add on to activate, per line, per country |
| Speed | Local 5G where available in Switzerland | Often throttled after a small allowance |
| Your own number | Stays active alongside the travel line | Stays active, at roaming rates |
| Running out | Top up from your order page in a minute | Another pass or an overage rate |
Frequently asked questions
Will an eSIM work on my phone in Switzerland?
Yes on any eSIM capable phone that is carrier unlocked. That covers iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy S and Z models. You can check your exact model on our device page.
Do I keep my own phone number?
Yes. The travel eSIM is a second line for data only. Your normal line stays active for calls and texts, so bank codes and iMessage keep working.
When should I install it?
Install at home over Wi-Fi, ideally the day before you fly. Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Switzerland, not when you buy it.
Country plan or Europe and UK regional plan?
Many trips combine Switzerland with France, Italy or Germany. Check that the Europe and UK plan includes Switzerland before you buy, because not every European bundle does. Ours is listed per country so you can see it.
Is this cheaper than a local SIM card?
Swiss prepaid SIM cards at the airport are among the most expensive in Europe and usually require identification. With an eSIM you buy in advance, in euro, and you are online before you leave the plane.
What if I run out of data?
You top up from your order page in about a minute. The same eSIM keeps working, so there is nothing to reinstall.
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Arrive in Switzerland already online
Pick your plan now, install the QR code tonight, and land with working maps, rideshare and messaging without a single roaming charge.