The eSIM Trick: How Germans Can Save with an eSIM for Switzerland, and Vice Versa
A quick detour: Switzerland and Europe - a special relationship
Switzerland sits geographically at the heart of Europe and is closely connected to its neighboring countries economically and culturally. Even so, Switzerland is not a member of the European Union (EU), nor does it belong to the European Economic Area (EEA), which includes the EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. The EEA makes free trade and personal mobility easier within these countries and often brings advantages such as lower or even no roaming fees within its borders.
Because Switzerland is a member of neither the EU nor the EEA, the favorable EEA rules on roaming fees do not apply. Within the EU and EEA, roaming at domestic prices has been introduced, meaning you can use your phone in another EU or EEA country without paying extra charges. For people traveling in Switzerland, this means calls, texts, and mobile data can become more expensive as soon as they cross the border. These roaming fees can add up quickly, especially for commuters and travelers who regularly move between Switzerland and other European countries.
Benefits of a Swiss eSIM - a dream for vacations and commuters
But the BuddySIM is not just a game changer for skiers and hikers. Imagine you live in Germany and work in Switzerland - or the other way around. Every day you cross the border and rely on internet access in your destination country. So how do you solve the problem? Two prepaid SIM cards? Two smartphones? Two contracts? The answer is an eSIM from BuddySIM for mobile data in Switzerland.
You activate your eSIM at home over Wi-Fi and can use mobile data in Switzerland for 30 days as soon as you cross the border. That means no more annoying physical SIM swaps and no roaming fees. Whether you are a busy business traveler commuting every day between Zurich and Konstanz - with BuddySIM, you can use your breaks to check emails or take video calls without worrying about switching network providers. Or maybe you are a passionate outdoor fan who loves exploring the Swiss Alps on weekends - your BuddySIM keeps you connected even in the most remote mountain villages. Or are you a student living in Freiburg and studying in Basel? With BuddySIM, you can browse without a hitch.
The trick for an all-round carefree setup: when you drive to Switzerland
You start in Germany and need internet right as you cross into Switzerland. Since you have to activate the eSIM over Wi-Fi and the Switzerland eSIM only provides internet in Switzerland, there is a smart solution: the eSIM Europe. You can activate it over Wi-Fi in Germany before you leave and start your journey directly on the German network. This helps you avoid costs in the border area, for example, if your smartphone connects to a Swiss mobile mast before you have switched over to the eSIM.
With an eSIM from BuddySIM, you are perfectly prepared and can enjoy boundless freedom on your trips between Germany and Switzerland.
