Switzerland eSIM guide
1 network with 5G · 11 data plans from $1.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Sunrise 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $1.99
- Best per GB
- 5 GB · 30 days · $0.80/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $5.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $1.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $9.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $14.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $21.99 Unlimited · 15 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $14.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $23.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $28.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Switzerland
The Switzerland eSIM connects to Sunrise. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Switzerland
- ZRH Zurich
- GVA Geneva
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Switzerland.
City guides in Switzerland
About unlimited in Switzerland
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Switzerland?
These regional eSIMs include Switzerland. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Switzerland eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $14.99.
All 11 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $1.99 | $0.28 | $1.99 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $2.99 | $0.10 | $1.00 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $3.99 | $0.13 | $0.80 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $14.99 | $0.50 | $1.50 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $23.99 | $0.80 | $1.20 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $5.99 | $2.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $7.99 | $1.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $9.99 | $1.43 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $11.99 | $1.20 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $21.99 | $1.47 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $28.99 | $0.97 | No cap |
Questions about Switzerland
Which networks does the Switzerland eSIM use?
The Switzerland eSIM connects to Sunrise. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Switzerland?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $3.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Switzerland?
Yes, from $5.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Switzerland plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Switzerland?
The main international airports are Zurich (ZRH), Geneva (GVA).
Does a regional eSIM cover Switzerland?
Yes. Europe and Global include Switzerland. The smallest, Europe, covers 41 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.