Data plan for a 2 week stay in Switzerland
A traveler is looking for the best roaming data plan for a 2-week stay in Switzerland, starting in Zurich. They want advice on what to purchase for convenient internet access during their trip. The thread explores options like the Traveler's Wifi HotSpot and prepaid SIM cards.
- Consider the Traveler's Wifi HotSpot for a fast, convenient option that allows sharing and has no restrictions.
- For a cheaper alternative, look into prepaid SIM cards from providers like Vodafone UK or Salt, which offer various data plans.
- Make sure to check if the data plan works in other European countries if you're traveling beyond Switzerland.
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What would be the best roaming data plan for a 2 week stay in Switzerland? And where would be the best place to purchase it? I will be flying into Zurich and commencing my 2 week trip from there.
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Hi Gooch,
We have two options we recommend here. The Travelers Wifi HotSpot which is a very convenient option or The Simly (SIM card). Both are explained in detail here: https://www.myswissalps.com/planning/practical/mobile-internet/
Thanks Lucas. The Traveler’s Wifi appears to be the perfect solution, especially since it can be shared and has no restrictions.
When we used it, it was significantly faster than the wifi in our apartment. So that was great. They also have a version for Europe now, in case you’ll be visiting multiple countries: https://www.myswissalps.com/planning/practical/mobile-internet/
Hi Arno
Thanks for this link to the data device for Europe. It will be useful for me. Am I right in assuming that this is data only that is I will not able to make local phone calls in the countries I am travelling to in Europe except via internet on whats app etc?
Forgot to add – are there any other comparable company offers for Europe please? I hope forum readers are able to help if they are aware of other companies.
For my period of travel for Europe – the quote on this website is 567 swiss francs which is around 760 aussie dollars.
I am not a high end user of internet on my travels except for checking maps and sending short messages on whats app.
Can anyone recommend a cheaper option with less data please?
Hi Meera,
The TravelersWifi is for people who want the very best in terms of speed, unlimited data and convenience. You can share the wifi with multiple people and you don’t even need to open up your phone to replace your SIM card. So everything including making calls keeps working as usual.
It sounds like the 1 Gb SIM for €35.90 at http://www.simlystore. com/en/buy-prepaid-sim-card/switzerland-prepaid-data-sim-card.html is enough for you. They have a version for multiple countries too. Salt has been mentioned by others but I haven’t tried it.
Thank you so much Arno. I will have a look at this link. I prefer the version for mulitple countries
Hi Meeraoz
If you can get a prepaid simcard from Vodafone UK, their data plan currently works in Switzerland too (currently using 20gb for £30. They have cheaper options for less data). But i’ve only used this in Geneva so not sure about reception in other areas. I am not sure where else you are travelling, but I’ve used the data plan in Netherlands and Belgium too.
My colleague bought prepaid Salt card. 2CHF for unlimited daily data. Seems to work well
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