Swisscom, Sunrise and Salt in our big 2026 comparison: coverage, 5G, speed and the cheapest plans on each network.
Switzerland has three mobile networks: Swisscom, Sunrise and Salt. All three cover more than 99% of the population and offer 5G. For most users in cities and suburban areas, it doesn't matter which network they use. All three are excellent.
Differences mainly show up in remote mountain regions (where Swisscom leads), in 5G speeds (where Sunrise often comes out on top) and in price. Dozens of cheap providers (so-called MVNOs) ride on one of the three networks and offer the same network quality at much lower prices.
| 🔵 Swisscom | ☀️ Sunrise | 🟢 Salt | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population coverage | ~99.9% | ~99.8% | ~99% |
| 5G locations | 650+ | 700+ | 350+ |
| Median download (4G/5G) | 80–120 Mbit/s | 90–150 Mbit/s | 60–100 Mbit/s |
| Mountain regions | Very good | Good | Limited |
| Number of MVNOs | 4+ | 8+ | 5+ |
| Cheapest plan (MVNO) | CHF 17.95 | CHF 13.00 | CHF 14.90 |
| Cheapest plan (network operator) | CHF 69.90 | CHF 34.95 | CHF 24.95 |