WiFi
Do you want to avoid expensive roaming and Wi-Fi charges? Here are some tips on how to get online in Switzerland via Wi-Fi or mobile without spending a fortune.
Paid Wi-Fi
If you want to be on the safe side, it is advisable to buy personal internet access.
Public Wi-Fi There are countless public Wi-Fi
hotspots in Switzerland that allow users to access the Internet with their laptops, mobile phones or tablets. The fee for this service can be paid on an hourly, daily or monthly rate. The two leading providers are Swisscom and Monzoon.
Mobile HotspotsMobile
hotspots can be purchased or rented with a prepaid SIM card and offer unlimited internet access on up to five devices (mobile, laptop or tablet). It is worth comparing the providers: Prices are constantly changing and can vary significantly.
TravelWiFi
If comparing prices is too much of a hassle for you and you want to have your mobile hotspot easily delivered to the airport or hotel, TravelWiFi is the perfect solution for you. The mobile hotspot TravelWiFi offers tourists in Switzerland unlimited Internet access at a speed of 4G / LTE. This portable internet connection can be used by up to ten people.
iSpot Connect
iSpot Connect's mobile WiFi hotspot offers tourists unlimited internet access at a speed of 4G / LTE, wherever you are in Switzerland. This mobile internet connection can be used by up to ten people. In addition to the Pocket WiFi iSpot Connect also offers an easy to use 5G eSIM, iSpot´s eSIM is available from 1-30 days with unlimited high speed data.
wifio
Get unlimited 5G internet as an eSIM or with the wifio pocket WiFi router and enjoy lightning-fast internet for up to 32 devices. As a partner of Zurich Airport, Zürich Tourism and many others, wifio ensures a seamless and convenient pick-up network. Or choose an uncomplicated delivery directly to your accommodation or to any post office. Each rental set includes a pre-stamped return envelope for easy return via Swiss Post or a partner location.
Free Wi-Fi
In Switzerland, users are required by law to register if they want to access a public Wi-Fi network. Once you complete the short registration process, they can use the internet in many places free of charge.
Hotels, bars and restaurants
Many hotels and restaurants offer free Internet access. In addition to the traditional headquarters of the digital nomad, Starbucks, more and more smaller bars and even companies are now offering free internet access.
Rural areas
Free Internet access is also becoming more and more common in rural areas. However, there's no guarantee that Wi-Fi will really be free everywhere and many places still don't have access points at all. The leading ski resorts are setting a good example here: In Saas-Fee, Zermatt and Davos there is even Wi-Fi on the slopes.
SBB
stationsSBB offers free Internet access at over 80 stations. The "SBB-FREE" network also provides you with the latest news and useful information about the station, such as the opening hours of the shops and details of current events. After a one-time registration, you have free access to the Internet. The service is limited to 60 minutes – after a two-hour break, you can continue surfing.
SBB offers a free, fast and secure Internet connection on all long-distance trains in Switzerland via the "FreeSurf" app. More informationPostBusMore
and more PostBuses are equipped with Wi-Fi. After a one-time registration, during which you will receive an SMS for verification, you will have free access to the Internet for the entire journey.
