Phone & Internet Guide
Internet at home
Main suppliers
All 3 major mobile Swiss operators (Orange, Sunrise, Swisscom) offer Internet (via DSL) packages. The majority of DSL Internet offers require having a fixed phone line. In Switzerland, approximately two thirds of home broadband subscriptions are via DSL.
Cable providers also offer Internet broadband access, but this is far less popular in Switzerland.
How to get it?
You can order a web connection online, by phone or in most of the retail chains selling electronic equipment.
Internet on the move
What it is:
A USB-key modem that plugs into your laptop, allowing you to surf wherever you are.
Who offers it:
All three main operators (Orange, Sunrise and Swisscom).
Plans and typical costs:
Plans may vary for different operators. Here, as an example, are the Internet Packages from Orange:
| Price Plan | Internet Everywhere Day | Internet Everywhere Young | Internet Everywhere Max | Internet Everywhere Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf (CHF) | 3.50/day | included | ||
| Data volume | unlimted/day | unlimited | ||
| PWLAN minutes | - | - | - | 2500 included worldwide |
| Monthly fee (CHF) | 10.- | 39.- | 49.- | 59.- |
| USB modem (CHF) | 1.-/24 months | |||
| SIM card | free | |||
How to get it:
You can order Internet on the move online, from the 3 different suppliers or simply go to their shops.
Who it's good for:
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or at an
Orange Center.
