Switzerland Speed Test - Check Swisscom, Sunrise, Salt

Fiber Broadband

Fiber-to-the-Home and Fiber-to-the-Building (FTTH/FTTB) coverage reached approximately 46% of Swiss households by 2023. Swisscom is the largest fiber builder, targeting 57% coverage by 2025 and 75-80% by 2030. The company operates Switzerland's largest fiber backbone and advertises consumer plans up to 10 Gbps in supported areas.

Salt marketed aggressive fiber expansion with consumer plans up to 10 Gbps, making it one of the fastest commercial offerings in Switzerland. Salt's network achieved 259.9 Mbps average download and 180.7 Mbps upload in 2025. Sunrise UPC expanded fiber following its 2021 merger.

Regional utilities and cooperative networks provide fiber in specific cantons. Switzerland's geography with Alpine valleys requires costly infrastructure deployment in mountainous regions. Government aims to prevent a digital divide between urban and rural areas through targeted subsidies.

Cable Broadband

Fiber accounts for roughly 27% of all broadband subscriptions. Cable networks cover most urban and suburban areas. Sunrise UPC operates extensive cable infrastructure with DOCSIS 3.1 supporting gigabit speeds.

Mobile Networks

Quickline serves regional markets with upgraded cable networks. Cable reaches approximately 85% of Swiss households. Mobile networks cover 99.9% of the population with 4G LTE. 5G operates on multiple bands with n78 (3.6 GHz) for urban capacity and lower frequencies for wide-area coverage.

Swisscom leads 5G deployment with 86% population coverage on 5G+. Sunrise 5G averages 190.1 Mbps download. Swisscom 5G averages 184.5 Mbps. Salt 5G averages 183.5 Mbps.

International Connectivity

Switzerland hosts major internet exchange points in Zurich and Geneva. Multiple submarine cable systems connect Switzerland to European networks through land-based fiber routes.

Urban Areas

Urban centers in Switzerland have 3-5 ISP choices and gigabit access through fiber or cable. Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lausanne all have fiber, cable, and 5G options. Zurich and Lake Geneva regions lead in coverage according to Opensignal.

These areas benefit from early fiber deployments and dense cable infrastructure. Basel and Bern follow with strong urban connectivity. Mid-sized cities like St.

Rural Areas

Gallen, Lucerne, and Winterthur have fiber or cable gigabit availability. Switzerland has actively bridged the rural-urban divide through government initiatives and private investment. Small Alpine villages now access speeds once limited to cities.

Fiber deployment extended deep into mountainous regions through federal subsidies and utility partnerships. Rural cantons in Grisons, Valais, and Uri received targeted fiber builds. Ticino ranks lowest for coverage among Swiss regions according to Opensignal data.

Remote and Underserved

Some remote Alpine valleys still depend on DSL or fixed wireless. The March 2025 Broadband Promotion Act consultation targets remaining areas unable to reach 1 Gbps speeds. Federal funding will stimulate private investment in locations lacking profitability for commercial deployment.

Rural Areas

5G provides alternative connectivity in areas where fiber builds remain uneconomical. Satellite internet from Starlink serves isolated mountain locations. Switzerland's small geographic size and high per-capita income support better rural infrastructure than most European countries.

Swisscom dominates the Swiss broadband market with 45% of all connections. Swisscom offers fiber plans from CHF 40/month (150 Mbps) to CHF 80/month (10 Gbps in select areas). Cable and DSL plans start at CHF 29.95/month for entry-level speeds. Swisscom leads in 5G performance with 99.9% population coverage and 86% 5G+ coverage.

Overall mobile download averages 77.7 Mbps on Swisscom's network. Fiber backbone reaches 57% of households by 2025. Sunrise UPC holds 30.5% market share after merging Liberty Global's UPC Switzerland operations in 2021. Sunrise operates extensive cable infrastructure with DOCSIS 3.1 across urban areas. Fiber expansion accelerated post-merger.

Plans range from CHF 35/month (100 Mbps) to CHF 70/month (1 Gbps). Sunrise 5G achieves the fastest speeds among operators at 190.1 Mbps average. Mobile network reaches over 99% of the population with 4G+. Salt serves 6% of fixed broadband subscribers with aggressive fiber focus.

Salt launched consumer fiber plans up to 10 Gbps at competitive pricing. Salt's network achieved 259.9 Mbps average download and 180.7 Mbps upload in 2025. Salt 5G averages 183.5 Mbps.

Mobile market share stands at 18% as of 2024. Salt began shutting down 3G network in June 2025. Quickline accounts for 4% of broadband market with regional cable operations in central and eastern Switzerland. Plans range from CHF 30-70/month. Regional providers collectively serve 14.5% of subscribers.

These include municipal fiber networks, utility-owned broadband, and local cable operators. Many Swiss municipalities built their own fiber infrastructure through public-private partnerships.

Contract and Fees

Entry-level broadband in Switzerland starts at CHF 29.95 per month for basic cable connections at 50-100 Mbps. Promotional rates often reduce first-year costs by CHF 10-15/month. Most plans require 12 or 24-month contracts, though month-to-month options exist at CHF 5-10/month premium.

Mid-tier plans at 200-500 Mbps cost CHF 45-65 per month. Swisscom fiber at 300 Mbps runs CHF 50/month. Sunrise cable at 500 Mbps costs CHF 60/month.

Salt fiber at 250 Mbps starts at CHF 45/month. Gigabit connections range from CHF 60-80/month. Swisscom fiber 1 Gbps costs CHF 70/month.

Salt fiber 1 Gbps runs CHF 60/month. Sunrise cable 1 Gbps costs CHF 65/month. Multi-gigabit plans reach CHF 80-90/month.

Fixed Broadband Pricing

Swisscom and Salt both offer 10 Gbps fiber in select areas for CHF 80-90/month. Switzerland does not have data caps on fixed broadband. All major providers offer unlimited data at every speed tier.

Contract and Fees

Router rental costs CHF 8-10/month, though customers can purchase their own equipment. Installation fees range from CHF 49-99 for new connections. At median household income of roughly CHF 85,000/year, a CHF 60/month broadband plan represents about 0.8% of income.

Swiss broadband pricing is the highest in Western Europe alongside Norway and Denmark. Speeds are among the fastest globally, justifying premium costs. Comparison sites like Comparis and Check24 help find the best current rates. Triple-play bundles (internet, TV, phone) cost CHF 80-100/month.

Fiber Deployment

Fiber (FTTH/FTTB) coverage grew from approximately 35% of households in 2020 to 46% by 2023. Deployment pace adds roughly 4-5% coverage annually. Swisscom targets 57% by 2025 and 75-80% by 2030. Actual fiber take-up rates remain lower than availability, as many households stay on existing cable or DSL plans.

Cable Upgrades

Fiber accounts for roughly 27% of all broadband subscriptions. DOCSIS 3.1 cable upgrades are nearly complete across Sunrise UPC's network, delivering 1 Gbps capability. Quickline also runs DOCSIS 3.1 on its regional cable infrastructure.

5G Rollout

Cable operators began DOCSIS 4.0 trials in 2025 for future multi-gigabit symmetrical speeds. 5G deployment reached 99.9% population coverage by end of 2025. Swisscom leads with 86% coverage on 5G+. Sunrise and Salt both exceed 95% population coverage on 5G. The 3.6 GHz band (n78) provides the fastest 5G speeds in urban areas.

Lower frequencies at 700 MHz and 2100 MHz offer wide-area coverage in Alpine regions. 5G Home Internet is available from all three major operators as a fixed-broadband alternative, offering 50-300 Mbps.

Legacy Technologies

Salt shut down its 3G network starting June 2025. Swisscom announced 3G shutdown by end of 2025. DSL phase-out is underway as fiber replaces copper infrastructure in served areas. Swisscom announced copper-to-fiber migration across its network through 2030.