Which Prepaid Data SIM Card for Switzerland?

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    30 July 2015 at 13:03:41 #807657

    We will be in Switzerland for 10 days holidays in September. In order to have internet data access, I though it might be useful to purchase a local data sim card which I can use or share with the group.

    Can anyone share with me how could I purchase the card, either at the arrival Zurich Airport or purchase online?

    Thank you very much

    Chng TH

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    Arno
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    30 July 2015 at 14:52:28 #844873

    Hi Chng TH,

    I am currently using this SIM Card: http://www.simlystore.com/en/ buy-prepaid-sim-card/switzerland-prepaid-data-sim-card.html.

    It includes 1 Gb of data for € 35.90. That’s quite cheap and plenty of data for a regular holiday. The card is using the network of the national carrier Swisscom. It works well for me. Very good reception, even in various remote areas.

    They ship it for free. You need to insert it in your phone after arrival in Switzerland. Instructions are included.

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    30 July 2015 at 15:16:12 #844874

    Thank you, Arno,

    I will try to buy one. Can that he used for WiFi router or hot spot?

    Tks

    Arno
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    30 July 2015 at 16:25:38 #844875

    Hi Chng TH,

    The page I referred to says it’s “Mobile Wifi and Router compatible” (click the “Product summary” tab to see), I did not try that myself though.

    Have good trip!

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    31 July 2015 at 2:59:16 #844876

    Thank you Arno,

    I missed that. It means it is ok to use as Wifi Router.

    Thank so much

    Chng TH

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