Works in Zurich
Zurich is where most visitors to Switzerland head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Sunrise and Salt.
Switzerland eSIM
20 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
1 day
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15 days
30 days
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15 days
30 days
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Lite gives you 1 GB a day at full speed and Heavy gives you 3 GB. After that the plan keeps working at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Switzerland
- Sunrise and Salt
- Technology
- 3G/4G/5G
- Routed via
- France or Netherlands or United Kingdom
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Not available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
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Why RoamZivo for Switzerland
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Switzerland, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Switzerland
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Switzerland travel data guide
A Switzerland eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Switzerland that you install before you fly. Plans in Switzerland run on Sunrise and Salt, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 20 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 50 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $1.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on some of the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Europe eSIM covers Switzerland and 33 other countries on one plan, from $1.99. The Global eSIM covers Switzerland and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Switzerland, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in Switzerland from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Switzerland FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Switzerland?
It connects wherever Sunrise and Salt have signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Switzerland, not at purchase. The plan selected above (2 GB) runs for 15 days from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Switzerland?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Do I need a separate eSIM for Switzerland if I have a Europe plan?
Not with ours. The RoamZivo Europe plan includes Switzerland, so the same eSIM keeps working when you cross from a neighbouring country. If you only visit Switzerland, a country plan from this page offers more sizes.
Which networks does the Switzerland eSIM use?
The Switzerland eSIM uses Sunrise and Salt, both listed as 5G on our plans. The phone selects between them automatically. A 5G phone is needed to use 5G where the network provides it.
Is there a big data plan for a long stay in Switzerland?
Yes, there is a 50 GB plan valid for 30 days. It is the largest fixed plan for Switzerland and suits people who work online or hotspot a laptop. The next size down is 10 GB.
When does a Switzerland plan begin?
A Switzerland plan begins when the eSIM first connects to a network in Switzerland. Buying it or installing it earlier does not use any days.
Will my phone accept a Switzerland eSIM?
It will if the model supports eSIM and the phone is not locked to a carrier. Check the model on our compatible devices page, and ask your carrier about the lock if you bought the phone on contract.
Will the eSIM work on mountain trains and ski lifts?
We can't promise signal on mountain railways, lifts or in tunnels in Switzerland. The plan is valid across the country, but signal depends on the location. Save tickets and maps offline before heading up.
Can I hotspot a laptop in Switzerland?
Yes, all Switzerland plans allow hotspot. For regular laptop use, the 50 GB plan or the unlimited plan with 3 GB a day at full speed is the realistic choice.
How do I top up if I run low?
The plan selected above does not offer top ups. Buy a new plan from this page instead and install it as a second eSIM.
