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Swisscom alternatives: same quality, half the price

Paying CHF 69.90/month with Swisscom? You don't have to. There are providers using exactly the same Swisscom network for a fraction of the price. No drop in quality, no network change.

💡 The key insight

Wingo, Mucho and Migros Mobile use the Swisscom network 100%. Same towers, same coverage, same speed. The only difference: the price.

Savings calculator

Wingo Swiss Plus vs Swisscom Unlimited, same network, same performance:

Swisscom Wingo You save
Per month CHF 69.90 CHF 25.95 CHF 43.95
Per year CHF 838.80 CHF 311.40 CHF 527.40
Over 2 years CHF 1,677.60 CHF 622.80 CHF 1,054.80

The best Swisscom alternatives

🔵 On the Swisscom network (100% identical)
#1
Cheapest Swisscom alternative
Wingo Swiss Start
🔵 Swisscom network · Swisscom subsidiary
CHF 17.95/mo.
✓ Unlimited data & calls
✓ No contract
✗ No 5G
Visit Wingo →
#2
Cheapest with 5G
Mucho Swiss
🔵 Swisscom network
CHF 19.90/mo.
✓ Unlimited data & calls
✓ 5G included
✓ No contract
🎁 Promo price
Visit Mucho →
#3
Best overall package
Wingo Swiss Plus
🔵 Swisscom network · Swisscom subsidiary
CHF 25.95/mo.
✓ Unlimited data & calls
✓ 5G included
✓ 2 GB EU roaming
✓ No contract
Visit Wingo →
#4
Migros Mobile Swiss Max
🔵 Swisscom network · In-store advice at Migros
CHF 25.95/mo.
✓ Unlimited data & calls
✓ 5G included
✓ No contract
✓ In-person advice in store
Visit Migros Mobile →
#5
Best EU option on the Swisscom network
Mucho Europe Surf
🔵 Swisscom network
CHF 24.90/mo.
✓ Unlimited CH + EU
✓ 5G included
✓ No contract
Visit Mucho →

Not Swisscom network, but even cheaper

Other networks
#6
Absolute cheapest alternative
Digital Republic Flat Swiss
☀️ Sunrise network
CHF 13/mo.
✓ Unlimited data & calls
✓ 5G included
✓ No contract
Visit Digital Republic →
#7
GoMo Unlimited
🟢 Salt network
CHF 14.95/mo.
✓ Unlimited data & calls
✓ 3 GB EU roaming
✓ No contract
Visit GoMo →

What you lose with Swisscom (and what not)

❌ You lose

  • Swisscom login for TV/Internet bundle
  • Swisscom shops (but Migros Mobile has stores)
  • Customer service in German/French/Italian

✅ You keep

  • Same network quality
  • Same coverage
  • Same speed
  • Your number (free portability)
  • 5G (with Mucho / Wingo Plus)

Step-by-step switching guide

1

📱 Pick a new plan

Choose e.g. Wingo Swiss Plus and order online. Takes 2 minutes.

2

🔃 Request number portability

When you order, give them your existing mobile number. The new provider takes care of the rest.

3

📧 Insert and activate the SIM

The new SIM arrives by post. Insert it, activate it, done.

4

⚠️ DO NOT cancel with Swisscom yourself

The new provider does it automatically. If you cancel yourself, you risk losing your number.

5

✅ Done, Swisscom network at half the price

You surf on the same network as before, just for a fraction of the price.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Wingo is a 100% subsidiary of Swisscom. Mucho and Migros Mobile use the Swisscom network as MVNOs. All three rely on the exact same cell towers, same network coverage and same speed as Swisscom itself.
If you have an inOne combo, only the mobile part gets cancelled when you switch your mobile plan. Internet and TV continue separately. Do check whether your bundle discount changes, though.
No. You can take your existing number to the new provider for free (number portability). Important: do NOT cancel with Swisscom yourself, the new provider does this automatically.
Yes, 5G is included with Mucho, Wingo Swiss Plus and Migros Mobile Swiss Max. Only the cheapest plan (Wingo Swiss Start at CHF 17.95) does not include 5G, in return it is the cheapest deal on the Swisscom network.
Yes. Digital Republic on the Sunrise network offers unlimited plans from CHF 13/month and GoMo on the Salt network from CHF 14.95/month. They don't use the Swisscom network, but offer Swiss-wide coverage and 5G as well.

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