Mobile comparison: Lidl Connect vs Swisscom

Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.

Lidl ConnectUnlimited · 1.7 Gbit/s
Ø per month over 24 months 26.94 CHF/mo Monthly price CHF 24.90 · No minimum term incl. activation CHF 49.00
SwisscomUnlimited · 100 Mbit/s
Ø per month over 24 months 72.40 CHF/mo Monthly price CHF 69.90 · 24-month term incl. activation CHF 59.90
CriterionLidl ConnectSwisscom
Planahead in 1 of 6
DataUnlimited · 1.7 Gbit/sUnlimited · 100 Mbit/s
NetworkSaltSwisscom
5GYesYes
EU roamingYesYes
Max. speed1.7 Gbit/s100 Mbit/s
eSIMYesYes
Wi-Fi callingYesYes
Costscheaper over 24 months
Ø per month (24 mo)CHF 26.94CHF 72.40
Monthly priceCHF 24.90CHF 69.90
Year 1CHF 347.80CHF 898.70
Year 2CHF 298.80CHF 838.80
Termsahead in 2 of 2
Minimum termNo minimum term24-month term
ActivationCHF 49.00CHF 59.90
PromoNo promo priceNo promo price
Satisfactionahead in 1 of 1
Satisfaction (0–100)5351
Trustpilot1.6 / 5 · 3391.6 / 5 · 2'392

Verdict

Lidl Connect comes out ahead

  • Overall score 81 to 65
  • ahead in 4 of 4 areas
  • CHF 1'090.90 cheaper over 24 months with Lidl Connect
  • Plan Lidl Connect ahead 1:0
  • Costs Lidl Connect ahead
  • Terms Lidl Connect ahead 2:0
  • Satisfaction Lidl Connect 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

Lidl Connect CHF 646.60
Swisscom CHF 1'737.50

Lidl Connect vs. Swisscom – monthly price comparison

Lidl Swiss Unlimited from Lidl Connect (Unlimited · 1.7 Gbit/s) costs CHF 24.90 per month, on average over 24 months including all fees CHF 26.94. blue Mobile S from Swisscom (Unlimited · 100 Mbit/s) comes to CHF 69.90, on average CHF 72.40. On average, Lidl Connect is therefore CHF 45.46 per month cheaper than Swisscom.

Costs over the full minimum term

Lidl Connect: No minimum term, total cost CHF 347.80. Swisscom: 24-month term, total cost CHF 1'737.50. Activation, router rental, vouchers and price changes after promotions are included.

Cost comparison over 24 months

On a common basis of 24 months, Lidl Connect costs CHF 646.60 in total and Swisscom CHF 1'737.50. Lidl Connect is CHF 1'090.90 cheaper over this period.

Data, network and roaming

Lidl Swiss Unlimited from Lidl Connect: Unlimited · 1.7 Gbit/s (Salt, 5G). blue Mobile S from Swisscom: Unlimited · 100 Mbit/s (Swisscom, 5G). Lidl Connect includes EU roaming. Swisscom includes EU roaming.

Contract term and flexibility

Lidl Connect: No minimum term. Swisscom: 24-month term.

One-off fees

With Lidl Connect: activation CHF 49.00. With Swisscom: activation CHF 59.90.

Customer satisfaction: Lidl Connect vs. Swisscom

In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, both are close.

Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?

Lidl Connect stands out on price, flexibility. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) Lidl Connect reaches 81 and Swisscom 65 out of 100 points.