The price war continues in the hushed world of Swiss telecoms, particularly on mobiles. Yallo, for example, offers a 68% discount. Salt advertises discounts of 60% or more. Finally, Wingo, for example, comes close to 64%. Sunrise or Swisscom also offer certain advantages. But what should be taken into account?
To start, it is important to choose an offer that meets your needs. For 24.95 francs (instead of 68 francs), for example, Wingo from Swisscom offers unlimited internet and telephony throughout Switzerland, 100 minutes of telephony to Europe and 1 GB of data in Europe. Not bad for those who travel occasionally. Attention, 5 G does not seem to be included in Switzerland.
What do you need?
On the Yallo side, we offer 5G for 29 francs instead of 88! For this rate, the discounted Sunrise brand offers unlimited calls in Switzerland and 100 minutes to Europe, roaming in Europe, the United States & Canada for 300 minutes and 3 GB of internal. Finally, SMS & MMS are unlimited in Switzerland and in/to Europe. A little more expensive, but with 5G and more data, in particular.
At Salt, we offer an offer for data fans from 32.95 francs instead of 89.95 francs. For this rate, the Renens operator offers unlimited broadband internet, as well as unlimited calls & SMS. In Europe, Xavier Niel’s subsidiary offers nothing less than unlimited internet, according to this web page. Also take a look at GoMo at 9.95 francs…
Pay attention to details
In any case, pay attention to the fine print and detailed conditions. For example, on the Wingo side, you have to pay a one-time activation fee of 49 francs. Salt seems to offer the SIM card for orders placed on the internet. But we still have to take other parameters…
Some operators now offer discounts for life or unlimited in time (that is to say at least for a few years…). Also pay attention to termination fees in the event of premature breach of contract. Let your new operator take care of all the practical details. Even if these offers are sometimes dreamy and I recommend changing, study all the details carefully.
Xavier Studer
