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Using my mobile in Switzerland - what are the options, data, roaming etc?

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Using my mobile in Switzerland - what are the options, data, roaming etc? 

    Best answer by MZone

    Roaming charges in Switzerland.

    The table below displays how much you’ll be charged for any minutes, texts or data that you use.

    Roaming Pay monthly Pay-as-you-go****
    Calls to UK* £2.40 £2.40
    Calls to Switzerland* £2.40 £2.40
    Calls received* £2.40 £2.40
    Texts to Switzerland** £0.60 £0.60
    Texts to UK** £0.60 £0.60
    Picture message (MMS) sent** £0.60 £0.60
    Internet and Data (per MB)*** £1.50 £1.50

    * Price per minute

    ** Please note: MMS charges vary. For further information, refer to Terms & Conditions. If you joined or upgraded on or before 20th June 2023 the MMS cost is £0.30 per message for Roaming within EU Bands 1 and 2.

    *** Data is charged or deducted in one kilobyte (KB) increments and any part KB used will be rounded up to the nearest KB

    **** The charges below will apply to all Pay-as-you-go customers starting from 1st October 2024. Find out more about the current charges here.

    Prices shown include VAT where applicable.

     

    You can also purchase a data roaming add on:

    Roam Beyond add-ons.

    You can now buy a data-only add-on to stay connected while you're in Switzerland. Use your data to browse, stream, and keep in touch with friends and family at all times. To get an add-on, simply log in to the iD Mobile app or my.idmobile.co.uk.

    Data Duration Price
    2 GB 1 day £5
    10 GB 5 days £20
    20 GB 10 days £35

    Tip: To avoid out-of-plan charges when you land, it's best to purchase your Roam Beyond add-on while you're still in the UK. Alternatively, once you reach your destination, keep mobile data turned off until you can connect to Wi-Fi and buy an add-on.

     

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    MZone
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    MZoneAnswer
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    January 7, 2026

    Roaming charges in Switzerland.

    The table below displays how much you’ll be charged for any minutes, texts or data that you use.

    Roaming Pay monthly Pay-as-you-go****
    Calls to UK* £2.40 £2.40
    Calls to Switzerland* £2.40 £2.40
    Calls received* £2.40 £2.40
    Texts to Switzerland** £0.60 £0.60
    Texts to UK** £0.60 £0.60
    Picture message (MMS) sent** £0.60 £0.60
    Internet and Data (per MB)*** £1.50 £1.50

    * Price per minute

    ** Please note: MMS charges vary. For further information, refer to Terms & Conditions. If you joined or upgraded on or before 20th June 2023 the MMS cost is £0.30 per message for Roaming within EU Bands 1 and 2.

    *** Data is charged or deducted in one kilobyte (KB) increments and any part KB used will be rounded up to the nearest KB

    **** The charges below will apply to all Pay-as-you-go customers starting from 1st October 2024. Find out more about the current charges here.

    Prices shown include VAT where applicable.

     

    You can also purchase a data roaming add on:

    Roam Beyond add-ons.

    You can now buy a data-only add-on to stay connected while you're in Switzerland. Use your data to browse, stream, and keep in touch with friends and family at all times. To get an add-on, simply log in to the iD Mobile app or my.idmobile.co.uk.

    Data Duration Price
    2 GB 1 day £5
    10 GB 5 days £20
    20 GB 10 days £35

    Tip: To avoid out-of-plan charges when you land, it's best to purchase your Roam Beyond add-on while you're still in the UK. Alternatively, once you reach your destination, keep mobile data turned off until you can connect to Wi-Fi and buy an add-on.

     

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      Patchpatch12Author
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      January 8, 2026

      Thank you for your helpful answer

        Gemma M
        iD Mobile Employee
        Gemma M
        iD Mobile Employee
        January 8, 2026

        Hi ​@Patchpatch12 

         

        Thank you for your message. As mentioned earlier, roaming is not included in Switzerland. You can purchase one of our roaming bundles, which will allow you to use your iD Mobile data while there. However, if you’re looking to keep costs down, we usually recommend using a local SIM card instead.

         

        If you have any further questions regarding roaming, please feel free to get back in touch with us. We’re more than happy to help.

         

        Regards,

         

        Gemma M

        The iD Mobile Social Media Team

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        Patchpatch12Author
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        January 8, 2026

        Thank you for your message. 

        Lamiya C
        iD Mobile Employee
        Lamiya C
        iD Mobile Employee
        January 9, 2026

        Hi ​@Patchpatch12 ,

         

        You’re very welcome! I’m glad I could help. If you have any more questions about roaming or anything else with your iD Mobile account, don’t hesitate to get in touch, we’re always happy to assist.

         

        Lamiya

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