Comparison: Sunrise vs Swisscom

Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.

Sunrise1 Gbit/s
Ø per month over 24 months 44.03 CHF/mo Monthly price CHF 39.90 · 12-month term incl. activation CHF 99.00
Swisscom1 Gbit/s
Ø per month over 24 months 65.85 CHF/mo Promo: today CHF 49.90, from mo. 13 CHF 81.80 · 24-month term
  • No activation fee
CriterionSunriseSwisscom
Planahead in 1 of 3
Speed1 Gbit/s1 Gbit/s
Upload100 Mbit/s1 Gbit/s
Router includedYesYes
Costscheaper over 24 months
Ø per month (24 mo)CHF 44.03CHF 65.85
Monthly priceCHF 39.90CHF 49.90
Year 1CHF 577.80CHF 598.80
Year 2CHF 478.80CHF 981.60
Termsahead in 1 of 2ahead in 1 of 2
Minimum term12-month term24-month term
ActivationCHF 99.00CHF 0.00
PromoNo promo pricethen CHF 81.80 from month 13
Satisfactionahead in 1 of 1
Satisfaction (0–100)4951
Trustpilot1.5 / 5 · 5'3081.6 / 5 · 2'392

Verdict

Sunrise comes out ahead

  • Overall score 69 to 59
  • Swisscom ahead in 2 of 4 areas
  • CHF 523.80 cheaper over 24 months with Sunrise
  • Plan Swisscom ahead 1:0
  • Costs Sunrise ahead
  • Terms Tie 1:1
  • Satisfaction Swisscom 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

Sunrise CHF 1'056.60
Swisscom CHF 1'580.40

Sunrise vs. Swisscom – monthly price comparison

1 Gbit from Sunrise (1 Gbit/s) costs CHF 39.90 per month, on average over 24 months including all fees CHF 44.03. 1 Gbit from Swisscom (1 Gbit/s) comes to CHF 49.90, on average CHF 65.85. On average, Sunrise is therefore CHF 21.82 per month cheaper than Swisscom. 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

Sunrise: 12-month term, total cost CHF 577.80. 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, Sunrise costs CHF 1'056.60 in total and Swisscom CHF 1'580.40. Sunrise is CHF 523.80 cheaper over this period.

Speed comparison

Both offers deliver up to 1 Gbit/s download – upload Sunrise 100 Mbit/s, Swisscom 1 Gbit/s. Sunrise relies on Kabel, Fiber, Swisscom on Fiber.

Contract term and flexibility

Sunrise: 12-month term. Swisscom: 24-month term.

Router and setup fees

With Sunrise: router included, activation CHF 99.00. With Swisscom: router included, no activation fee.

Customer satisfaction: Sunrise vs. Swisscom

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

Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?

Sunrise stands out on price, flexibility. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) Sunrise reaches 69 and Swisscom 59 out of 100 points.