Comparison: Swisscom vs TalkTalk
Comparable plans, all costs over 24 months.
| Criterion | Swisscom | TalkTalk |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Tie | Tie |
| Speed | 100 Mbit/s | 100 Mbit/s |
| Upload | 100 Mbit/s | 100 Mbit/s |
| Router included | Yes | Yes |
| Costs | cheaper over 24 months | |
| Ø per month (24 mo) | CHF 53.35 | CHF 44.08 |
| Monthly price | CHF 39.90 | CHF 39.95 |
| Year 1 | CHF 478.80 | CHF 578.40 |
| Year 2 | CHF 801.60 | CHF 479.40 |
| Terms | ahead in 1 of 2 | |
| Minimum term | 24-month term | 24-month term |
| Activation | CHF 0.00 | CHF 99.00 |
| Promo | then CHF 66.80 from month 13 | No promo price |
| Satisfaction | ahead in 1 of 1 | |
| Satisfaction (0–100) | 51 | 70 |
| – | 4.0 / 5 · 1'209 | |
| Trustpilot | 1.6 / 5 · 2'392 | 1.4 / 5 · 719 |
Verdict
TalkTalk comes out ahead
- Overall score 73 to 61
- ahead in 2 of 4 areas
- CHF 222.60 cheaper over 24 months with TalkTalk
- Plan Tie
- Costs TalkTalk ahead
- Terms Swisscom ahead 1:0
- Satisfaction TalkTalk 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
Swisscom CHF 1'280.40 TalkTalk CHF 1'057.80Swisscom vs. TalkTalk – monthly price comparison
100 Mbit from Swisscom (100 Mbit/s) costs CHF 39.90 per month, on average over 24 months including all fees CHF 53.35. 100 Mbit from TalkTalk (100 Mbit/s) comes to CHF 39.95, on average CHF 44.08. On average, TalkTalk is therefore CHF 9.27 per month cheaper than Swisscom. Swisscom starts with a promotional price of CHF 39.90 – from month 13 the plan costs CHF 66.80.
Costs over the full minimum term
Swisscom: 24-month term, total cost CHF 1'280.40. TalkTalk: 24-month term, total cost CHF 1'057.80. Activation, router rental, vouchers and price changes after promotions are included.
Cost comparison over 24 months
On a common basis of 24 months, Swisscom costs CHF 1'280.40 in total and TalkTalk CHF 1'057.80. TalkTalk is CHF 222.60 cheaper over this period.
Speed comparison
Both offers deliver up to 100 Mbit/s download and 100 Mbit/s upload. Swisscom relies on DSL, Fiber, G.fast, TalkTalk on Kabel, Fiber.
Contract term and flexibility
Swisscom: 24-month term. TalkTalk: 24-month term.
Router and setup fees
With Swisscom: router included, no activation fee. With TalkTalk: router included, activation CHF 99.00.
Customer satisfaction: Swisscom vs. TalkTalk
In satisfaction based on Google and Trustpilot reviews, TalkTalk is ahead. TalkTalk is rated 4.0 out of 5 on Google.
Verdict: who comes out ahead in the direct comparison?
TalkTalk stands out on price, satisfaction. In our overall score (price, satisfaction, terms and performance) Swisscom reaches 61 and TalkTalk 73 out of 100 points.