Comparison: Init7 vs Swisscom
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
| Criterion | Init7 | Swisscom |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Tie | Tie |
| Speed | 1 Gbit/s | 1 Gbit/s |
| Upload | 1 Gbit/s | 1 Gbit/s |
| Router included | Yes | Yes |
| Costs | cheaper over 24 months | |
| Ø per month (24 mo) | CHF 67.96 | CHF 65.85 |
| Monthly price | CHF 64.75 | CHF 49.90 |
| Year 1 | CHF 854.00 | CHF 598.80 |
| Year 2 | CHF 777.00 | CHF 981.60 |
| Terms | ahead in 1 of 2 | ahead in 1 of 2 |
| Minimum term | 12-month term | 24-month term |
| Activation | CHF 77.00 | CHF 0.00 |
| Promo | No promo price | then CHF 81.80 from month 13 |
| Satisfaction | ahead in 1 of 1 | |
| Satisfaction (0–100) | 86 | 51 |
| 4.6 / 5 · 772 | – | |
| Trustpilot | 2.7 / 5 · 76 | 1.6 / 5 · 2'392 |
Verdict
Init7 comes out ahead
- Overall score 70 to 59
- ahead equally often
- CHF 50.60 cheaper over 24 months with Swisscom
- Plan Tie
- Costs Swisscom ahead
- Terms Tie 1:1
- Satisfaction Init7 ahead 1:0
We count the criteria in which a plan is better. A tie counts for neither. For costs, the average price over 24 months decides.
Total 24 months
Init7 CHF 1'631.00 Swisscom CHF 1'580.40Init7 vs. Swisscom – monthly price comparison
1 Gbit from Init7 (1 Gbit/s) costs CHF 64.75 per month, on average over 24 months including all fees CHF 67.96. 1 Gbit from Swisscom (1 Gbit/s) comes to CHF 49.90, on average CHF 65.85. On average, Swisscom is therefore CHF 2.11 per month cheaper than Init7. Swisscom starts with a promotional price of CHF 49.90 – from month 13 the plan costs CHF 81.80.
Costs over the full minimum term
Init7: 12-month term, total cost CHF 854.00. Swisscom: 24-month term, total cost CHF 1'580.40. Activation, router rental, vouchers and price changes after promotions are included.
Cost comparison over 24 months
On a common basis of 24 months, Init7 costs CHF 1'631.00 in total and Swisscom CHF 1'580.40. Swisscom is CHF 50.60 cheaper over this period.
Speed comparison
Both offers deliver up to 1 Gbit/s download and 1 Gbit/s upload. Both use Fiber.
Contract term and flexibility
Init7: 12-month term. Swisscom: 24-month term.
Router and setup fees
With Init7: router included, activation CHF 77.00. With Swisscom: router included, no activation fee.
Customer satisfaction: Init7 vs. Swisscom
In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, Init7 is ahead. Init7 is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google.
Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?
Init7 stands out on flexibility, satisfaction. Swisscom stands out on price. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) Init7 reaches 70 and Swisscom 59 out of 100 points.