Do I need a cell phone plan that includes roaming?
Making calls, sending texts, and especially browsing the internet while abroad is incredibly expensive. Some people see this as a reason to shell out a lot of money each month for a cell phone plan that includes international roaming. However, this isn’t worth it for everyone by any means. We’ll explain why and also discuss who would actually benefit from getting a cell phone plan with roaming.
- Unlimited to all networks
- Unlimited Internet in Switzerland
- 1 GB/month while abroad
- No calls abroad
Lifetime discount & cancelable monthly
- 69%CHF 73.95 CHF 22.95 / month
• Monthly price without cell phone or smartphone
- Unlimited to all networks
- Unlimited Internet in Switzerland
- 4 GB/month abroad
- 100 minutes per month * phone calls
Lifetime discount & cancelable monthly
- 70%CHF 85.95 CHF 25.95 / month
• Monthly price without cell phone or smartphone
- Unlimited to all networks
- Unlimited Internet in Switzerland
- Unlimited data abroad
- No calls abroad
Lifetime discount & cancelable monthly
- 69%CHF 96.95 CHF 29.95 / month
• Monthly price without cell phone or smartphone
- Unlimited to all networks
- Unlimited Internet in Switzerland
- Unlimited data abroad
- 100 minutes per month * phone calls
Lifetime discount & cancelable monthly
- 69%CHF 96.95 CHF 29.95 / month
• Monthly price without cell phone or smartphone
- Unlimited to all networks
- Unlimited Internet in Switzerland
- Unlimited data abroad
- Unlimited calls within the Europe Zone + calls abroad
Black Summer: Save 67% Forever
- 67%CHF 96.95 CHF 31.95 / month
• Monthly price without cell phone or smartphone
- Unlimited to all networks
- Unlimited Internet in Switzerland
- Unlimited data abroad
- Unlimited calls within the Europe Zone
Black Summer: Save 60% Forever
- 60%CHF 86.95 CHF 34.95 / month
• Monthly price without cell phone or smartphone
- CHF 150 credit
- 10 Gbps fiber optic internet
- Free Wi-Fi router + TV box
- Unlimited calls to Swiss networks
Black Summer: Save 20% forever
- 20%CHF 49.95 CHF 39.95 / month
• Monthly price without cell phone or smartphone
- Unlimited to all networks
- Unlimited Internet in Switzerland
- Unlimited data abroad
- Unlimited calls within the Europe Zone + calls abroad
Black Summer: Save 58% Forever
- 58%CHF 106.95 CHF 44.95 / month
• Monthly price without cell phone or smartphone
- Unlimited to all networks
- Unlimited Internet in Switzerland
- Unlimited data abroad
- Unlimited calls within the Europe Zone + calls abroad
Black Summer: Save 44% Forever
- 44%CHF 106.95 CHF 59.95 / month
• Monthly price without cell phone or smartphoneThere are several ways to use mobile phone services abroad. There are usually exactly three: first, simply “using it without a plan,” which comes with high costs. However, this isn’t particularly wise, since the providers are the ones who profit the most from it. You end up losing a ton of money, especially when using the internet. Option number two is booking roaming packages with your provider. This is where things get more interesting. For most people, this is the best option, since they only need international service two or three times a year anyway. And third, there are mobile plans with dedicated international options. In most cases, customers get a few free minutes, text messages, and a certain amount of roaming data. However, you have to shell out quite a bit each month for such plans. That’s why you should really need them. Many people simply sign up for a cell phone plan here and end up paying for services they hardly ever use.
When is a cell phone plan with roaming worth it?
The big question, however, is when it’s definitely worth getting a high-end cell phone plan that includes comprehensive roaming services. There will always be exceptions, as well as people who want a roaming plan no matter what. Generally speaking, however, we can say that it makes sense if you’re abroad for about 8 months of the year. In that case, the extra costs usually balance out, and the customer saves a lot of money with a flat rate. However, people who only need roaming for one or two trips a year are much better off with a Swiss cell phone plan that includes domestic services and options that can be added at any time.
