Mobile comparison: iWay vs Lidl Connect
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
| Criterion | iWay | Lidl Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ahead in 2 of 6 | |
| Data | Unlimited · 1.7 Gbit/s | Unlimited · 1.7 Gbit/s |
| Network | Salt | Salt |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| EU roaming | Yes | Yes |
| Max. speed | 1.7 Gbit/s | 1.7 Gbit/s |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi calling | No | Yes |
| Costs | cheaper over 24 months | |
| Ø per month (24 mo) | CHF 31.08 | CHF 26.94 |
| Monthly price | CHF 29.00 | CHF 24.90 |
| Year 1 | CHF 398.00 | CHF 347.80 |
| Year 2 | CHF 348.00 | CHF 298.80 |
| Terms | ahead in 2 of 2 | |
| Minimum term | 12-month term | No minimum term |
| Activation | CHF 50.00 | CHF 49.00 |
| Promo | No promo price | No promo price |
| Satisfaction | ahead in 1 of 1 | |
| Satisfaction (0–100) | 93 | 53 |
| 4.3 / 5 · 769 | – | |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 / 5 · 72 | 1.6 / 5 · 339 |
Verdict
iWay comes out ahead
- Overall score 90 to 81
- Lidl Connect ahead in 3 of 4 areas
- CHF 99.40 cheaper over 24 months with Lidl Connect
- Plan Lidl Connect ahead 2:0
- Costs Lidl Connect ahead
- Terms Lidl Connect ahead 2:0
- Satisfaction iWay 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
iWay CHF 746.00 Lidl Connect CHF 646.60iWay vs. Lidl Connect – monthly price comparison
Mobile Classic from iWay (Unlimited · 1.7 Gbit/s) costs CHF 29.00 per month, on average over 24 months including all fees CHF 31.08. Lidl Swiss Unlimited from Lidl Connect (Unlimited · 1.7 Gbit/s) comes to CHF 24.90, on average CHF 26.94. On average, Lidl Connect is therefore CHF 4.14 per month cheaper than iWay.
Costs over the full minimum term
iWay: 12-month term, total cost CHF 398.00. Lidl Connect: No minimum term, total cost CHF 347.80. Activation, router rental, vouchers and price changes after promotions are included.
Cost comparison over 24 months
On a common basis of 24 months, iWay costs CHF 746.00 in total and Lidl Connect CHF 646.60. Lidl Connect is CHF 99.40 cheaper over this period.
Data, network and roaming
Mobile Classic from iWay: Unlimited · 1.7 Gbit/s (Salt, 5G). Lidl Swiss Unlimited from Lidl Connect: Unlimited · 1.7 Gbit/s (Salt, 5G). iWay includes EU roaming. Lidl Connect includes EU roaming.
Contract term and flexibility
iWay: 12-month term. Lidl Connect: No minimum term.
One-off fees
With iWay: activation CHF 50.00. With Lidl Connect: activation CHF 49.00.
Customer satisfaction: iWay vs. Lidl Connect
In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, iWay is ahead. iWay is rated 4.3 out of 5 on Google.
Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?
iWay stands out on satisfaction. Lidl Connect stands out on price, flexibility. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) iWay reaches 90 and Lidl Connect 81 out of 100 points.