Sunrise Price Increase 2026: What You Should Do Now
After Swisscom and Salt, Sunrise is now also raising its prices. From 1 August 2026, customers of Sunrise, Yallo and Lebara will pay more for their mobile and internet subscriptions. What exactly is getting more expensive, what rights you have and which cheaper alternatives are available on the same network – here is the full overview.
What Changes from August 2026
Sunrise has announced price increases for the majority of its private customer subscriptions. Not only direct Sunrise customers are affected, but also customers of the Sunrise sub-brands Yallo and Lebara, both of which run on the Sunrise infrastructure.
The increases affect both mobile subscriptions and internet subscriptions. Typical surcharges range between CHF 3 and CHF 10 per month depending on the product. That may sound like little, but over a year it adds up to CHF 36 to CHF 120 – money you can save by switching.
Which Products Are Affected?
- Sunrise mobile subscriptions (all tariff levels)
- Sunrise internet subscriptions (fibre and cable)
- Sunrise combo packages (Internet + TV + Mobile)
- Yallo mobile and internet subscriptions
- Lebara mobile subscriptions
Sunrise informs affected customers in writing – by email or letter. If you haven't received a notification yet, it's worth checking your customer account or your spam folder.
Your Special Termination Right
A price increase by the provider gives you in Switzerland the right to an extraordinary termination, even if you are still within a minimum contract period. This is enshrined in law and applies here as well.
How to Proceed
- Wait for the notification or check proactively: Sunrise is obliged to inform you about the price change. The special termination right begins upon receipt of this notification.
- Observe the deadline: You must generally submit your termination within 30 days of receiving the notification for it to take effect at the time of the price increase – i.e. on 1 August 2026. Since this date has already passed, check immediately whether you can still meet the deadline or whether termination at the next possible date makes more sense.
- Terminate in writing: Send the termination by registered letter or via the official customer portal. Keep a record of the date and confirmation.
- Set up your new provider: To avoid any gap in service, you should activate the new provider in good time, before the old subscription ends.
Important: The special termination right only applies because of the price increase. If you terminate for another reason, the normal contractual terms apply.
Cheaper Alternatives on the Sunrise Network
You don't have to leave the Sunrise network to save money. Several so-called MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) use the same infrastructure but offer significantly cheaper tariffs. You therefore benefit from the same network quality – at a fraction of the price.
Mobile Alternatives
| Provider | Subscription | Data | Price/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Republic | Mobile 10 GB | 10 GB | CHF 19 |
| Wingo | Mobile S | 5 GB | CHF 19 |
| Wingo | Mobile M | 15 GB | CHF 29 |
| Yallo (after increase) | Mobile S | 10 GB | CHF 25 |
Digital Republic and Wingo both run on the Sunrise network. Anyone currently paying CHF 45 or more for a Sunrise subscription can easily save CHF 20 per month by switching to Digital Republic or Wingo – without any compromise on network coverage.
Internet Alternatives
| Provider | Subscription | Speed | Price/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingo | Internet | 300 Mbit/s | CHF 39 |
| Digital Republic | Internet 1 Gbit | 1000 Mbit/s | CHF 49 |
For internet customers, Wingo is particularly attractive: CHF 39 per month for 300 Mbit/s is a strong offer that comfortably covers the needs of many households. Those who need more bandwidth will find a powerful option at Digital Republic with 1 Gbit/s for CHF 49.
You can find a comprehensive comparison of all offers on our internet comparison page and in the mobile comparison.
Is Switching Really Worth It?
That depends on your situation. Here are the most important questions:
- Are you still in a minimum contract period? If so, use the special termination right while the deadline is still running.
- Do you have a combo package? For bundles of internet, TV and mobile, an overall comparison is worthwhile. Sometimes a combo package is still cheaper than three separate subscriptions, even after the increase.
- How important is customer service to you? MVNOs like Wingo or Digital Republic offer good digital support, but no physical shop.
- Do you use roaming regularly? Check the roaming conditions of the new provider before switching.
What You Can Concretely Do Now
- Check the notification from Sunrise: Have you received one? If so, note the date.
- Calculate the special termination deadline: You generally have 30 days from receipt of the notification.
- Compare offers: Use our provider comparison to find the best offer on the Sunrise network.
- Take out a new subscription: Make sure the new provider is active before the old subscription ends.
- Submit the termination: In writing, with confirmation.
Anyone who acts now not only saves money but also gains more flexibility – because many MVNOs offer monthly cancellable subscriptions without long contract commitments.
Conclusion
The price increase from Sunrise, Yallo and Lebara is frustrating, but it simultaneously opens a window for switching. The special termination right protects you from unwanted extra costs, and alternatives like Wingo or Digital Republic show that you can pay significantly less on the same network. Compare now and make an informed decision.
