Internet in Switzerland

The Internet in Switzerland has one of the highest penetration rates in Europe.[1]

Summary

Broadband

Switzerland has one of the highest broadband penetration rates in Europe. Broadband access replaced dial-up telephone communications as the main growth area, and DSL networks have overtaken cable Internet access as the principal technology for broadband access. Strong growth in mobile broadband has added to the mix.[7]

Approximately two thirds of home broadband subscriptions are via DSL, specifically ADSL and VDSL, with the remaining third using cable.[8] Many DSL providers sell "naked DSL", which is cheaper, but comes without telephone service. Other xDSL technologies, satellite access, and optical fiber are available, but are generally used by businesses due to their cost. Fiber connections for private customers are available in some urban areas.

Fixed broadband providers

Speeds and price comparison

Mobile broadband providers

There are three Swiss mobile network providers, each using its own mobile network:

There are numerous types of mobile telephone subscriptions. Subscriptions are for 12 or 24 months, depending on the offer. Several providers have ended the practice of automatic renewal upon expiry and more will do so in 2014.[15]

There are also prepaid offers available, which do not require a subscription. After buying the prepaid card, calls can be made immediately. Some providers have facilities for recharging a card at train ticket dispensing machines, post office machines, or in some electronics shops. Prepaid cards are sold in many shops and kiosks.

Internet censorship and surveillance

References

  1. http://www.internetworldstats.com/euro/ch.htm
  2. "Percentage of Individuals using the Internet 2000-2012", International Telecommunications Union (Geneva), June 2013, retrieved 22 June 2013
  3. "Fixed (wired)-broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants 2012", Dynamic Report, ITU ITC EYE, International Telecommunication Union. Retrieved on 29 June 2013.
  4. "Active mobile-broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants 2012", Dynamic Report, ITU ITC EYE, International Telecommunication Union. Retrieved on 29 June 2013.
  5. 1 2 "Switzerland Communications", World Factbook, U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  6. Select Formats, Country IP Blocks. Accessed on 2 April 2012. Note: Site is said to be updated daily.
  7. "Switzerland Internet Usage Stats and Telecom Report", Internet World Stats, 29 June 1010.
  8. Startseite Inside-IT (German) Archived September 28, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
  9. green.ch.
  10. "Internet at home (DSL subscriptions)", Swisscom. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  11. "Internet", UPC Cablecom. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
  12. "Internet without landline connection – greenDSL Naked", green.ch. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  13. "Mobile plans", Sunrise. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  14. Salt website. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  15. "Sunrise and Orange abolish automatic contract extension", Inside-IT.ch, 28 October 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
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