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5G Plans in Switzerland in 2025: A Comparison of the Best Plans


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The 5G Plan – What Exactly Is 5G?

5G Network in Switzerland

5G is considered the new mobile communication standard.

5G is the latest mobile communication standard designed to handle the ever-increasing volume of data traffic worldwide. The name comes from the fact that this is already the fifth generation. Compared to the fourth generation (4G/LTE), the new standard offers the following advantages:

  • at higher speeds
  • faster response times
  • more data capacity
  • “Network slicing” (flexibly allocates capacity to where it is needed at any given time)

But not all 5G is the same: speeds vary depending on the frequency band used. For example, Swisscom uses DSS (Dynamic Spectrum Sharing) technology for part of its service. In this setup, LTE and 5G share the same frequencies. The result? Both are roughly the same speed, so you won’t notice any significant difference.

"True" 5G, on the other hand, operates on the n78 frequency band (around 3.6 GHz). Swiss mobile network operators also refer to this variant as 5G+. Only this technology can achieve peak speeds of up to 2 Gbit/s. However, since the range of radio signals at this frequency is limited, a correspondingly large number of cell towers are required. A 5G subscription therefore offers you benefits only if your location has adequate network coverage.

Incidentally, Switzerland is considered a 5G pioneer in Europe and has one of the fastest networks in the world. We’ve covered the current status of further expansion and how beneficial or harmful the new mobile network standard really is in our guide to the 5G network in Switzerland .

 
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How much does a 5G plan cost?

As with any technology in its early stages, cost is naturally a key concern when it comes to 5G plans. Unfortunately, we have some bad news: Currently, the fees are still quite high compared to 3G/UMTS or 4G/LTE. Here are two examples:

  • At Swisscom, you can get the inOne mobile go plan with 5G for 60 CHF a month. However, if you want 5G+, which Swisscom calls “Premium Speed,” it will cost an additional 10 CHF.
  • At Salt, prices start at around 30 CHF, but with a very small data allowance. And if you don’t need much internet, you probably don’t care much about ultra-fast 5G either.

In addition to the subscription cost, you’ll also need to pay for a 5G-compatible smartphone. Since 2019, most devices have supported the new standard, with one exception: Apple didn’t follow suit until late 2020 with the iPhone 12. If your phone is an older model, you’ll likely need to replace it.

iPhone devices

Not every smartphone is 5G-compatible.

As soon as more mobile carriers join the price war and more suitable devices become available, we expect prices to drop. So if the cost of a 5G plan seems too high to you right now, it’s best to wait a little while longer.

These providers already offer 5G plans

In Switzerland, 5G plans are still largely limited to the major mobile carriers. By contrast, smaller providers are making only slow progress in expanding their offerings. We’ve reviewed the offerings of the major providers:

Swisscom 5G Mobile Plans

Swisscom announces on its website that it has already achieved 96% coverage. However, most of this coverage is for the slower version. The truly fast 5G+ is currently limited to cities and densely populated areas.

Slow 5G is included in all Swisscom plans, such as inOne mobile and Swiss Mobile. However, many plans limit the speed to 50–100 Mbit/s. The maximum speed can only be achieved with the Premium Speed package mentioned above, which costs an additional 10 CHF per month. The exception is the most expensive plan: with inOne mobile premium, 5G+ is included as standard.

5G Plans at Salt

Salt has also recently started offering 5G plans, though coverage is still rather limited. Once again, you’ll only benefit from this if you live in Switzerland’s largest cities. The advantage, however, is that Salt exclusively provides fast 5G+. This means that if you can use 5G with Salt, it actually delivers faster internet. The new standard is available with all current mobile plans, such as Salt Swiss and Salt Europe.

5G plans from UPC, Wingo, TalkTalk, and others

What is the current situation for providers that don’t have their own network? Unfortunately, things still look bleak in this area, since the network operators themselves have only just made the switch. This is sure to change in the coming months and years. Here’s a quick overview of what’s currently available from other Swiss mobile providers:

  • UPC: UPC does not currently offer this service, but an upcoming merger could change that soon.
  • Wingo: As a Swisscom mobile brand, it is likely that Wingo will soon be jumping on the 5G bandwagon.
  • TalkTalk Mobile: TalkTalk now offers a 5G option for 9 CHF per month, which can be activated via text message for nearly all mobile plans.
  • Coop Mobile: Users can still browse the web at 4G/LTE speeds with Coop Mobile; no planned changes have been announced yet.
  • M-Budget: There are currently no plans to expand the product range at M-Budget.
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Right now, Swisscom is the best choice.

Which 5G plan is currently the best in Switzerland?

If you're looking for the best network coverage, there's currently no getting around the market leader, Swisscom. Especially in rural areas, you have few other options.

Salt is catching up, but for now it can only provide coverage to major cities and main transportation routes via its own network. That said, you’ll definitely get really fast 5G there. In short:

  • Choose Swisscom if you want to use 5G virtually everywhere.
  • Choose Salt for super-fast internet in urban areas.

Our conclusion: Is a 5G plan worth it in Switzerland?

Ultimately, the question remains: Is 5G even worth it right now? Well—we don’t want to make a definitive recommendation just yet. The selection is still limited, prices are high, and network coverage is rather sparse. The higher speeds are supposed to make up for this—but since those speeds aren’t yet reliably achieved, we can’t really count them as a selling point either.

That’s why we recommend the following: If your budget allows and you want to get the fastest possible speeds, go ahead and sign up for a 5G plan. In all other cases , it’s probably better to wait a little longer.

FAQs

No, 5G isn't meant to completely replace 4G/LTE. The new mobile network standard is an extension and improvement of the 4G network. So you can continue to use 4G and don't need to switch.
You can easily check whether the 5G network is available in your area by looking at the network coverage maps provided by each provider. Swisscom has this map, and you can find Salt's here.
You don’t have to pay extra for a 5G phone. Many current phones already come with 5G as standard, such as the iPhone 12. You only need to upgrade if you have an older device.
That depends on whether your location only supports "slow" 5G or 5G+. Only 5G+ offers a noticeably faster browsing experience and theoretically delivers peak speeds of up to 2 Gbps. In practice, it probably won't be quite that fast.
Yes, provided it's 5G+, which is only available on frequencies around 3.6 GHz and requires its own cell towers. Otherwise, 5G and 4G share the same frequency band, and in practice you won't notice much of a difference.