MTEL review
Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
MTEL suits Swiss households that want unlimited domestic data with EU roaming already included, and sim only pricing that reads low. An entry price of CHF 7.95 a month with unlimited home data is the number that separates it from most rivals listed here.
Key facts
- Best for
- Unlimited Swiss data with EU roaming included on a sim only plan.
- Seller type
- Mvno (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Host network
- Salt (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- SIM-only
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- CHF 7.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Reference plan prices
- Sweazy S - 24M: 7.95 per month, unlimited CH + 3 GB EU, 24 months Sweazy M - 24M: 12.95 per month, unlimited CH + 50 GB EU, 24 months Sweazy Extreme - 24M: 19.95 per month, unlimited CH + unlimited EU, 24 months (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Unlimited plan price
- CHF 7.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- eSIM
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- EU roaming
- Included (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Roaming countries
- 70 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Credit check required
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- CH (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- MTEL Schweiz GmbH (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Switzerland (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Billing
- Contract, Rolling, Prepaid
- Contract length
- 1, 24
- Official website
- mtel.ch
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
- Elsewhere
- LinkedInfacebook.cominstagram.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Sweazy S pairs unlimited CH data with EU roaming at the entry price of CHF 7.95.
- EU roaming is included, so no separate roaming add-on is needed.
- Esim is offered, so a new number can be set up without a plastic card.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so help is reachable by phone and email.
Cons
- A credit check is required, which rules out some prepaid buyers.
- Billing options run contract, rolling and prepaid, but the reference plans all sit at the longer 1 and 24 end.
- Coverage runs on the Salt network rather than a network MTEL owns.
- Entry price ranks 149 of 258 brands, so readers after the very lowest entry prices will find cheaper options.
Who it suits
- Swiss households that want unlimited domestic data with EU roaming in the same plan
- People already comfortable buying a sim only plan on a contract
- Travellers who want roaming handled by the provider rather than a separate deal
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want to sign up without a credit check
- Shoppers who need a network that runs on more than one host
- People comparing the lowest entry prices across the whole market
Pricing
MTEL starts at CHF 7.95 a month and its unlimited plan is priced at CHF 7.95. The reference range runs across three Sweazy tiers: Sweazy S at the entry price with unlimited CH data plus a smaller EU allowance, Sweazy M in the middle with unlimited CH and a much larger EU allowance, and Sweazy Extreme at the top with unlimited data in both CH and the EU. Billing covers contract, rolling and prepaid, and the plan terms offered are 1 and 24. Every published figure covers the same included data and roaming structure, so the difference between the tiers is the size of the EU bundle and the monthly fee rather than what the plan does.
Where it sits among rivals
On the entry price MTEL sits at 149 out of 258 brands, which places it among mid priced sellers rather than at the sharpest end of the market. The unlimited price tells a different story: 17 out of 173, so for a plan with unlimited domestic data MTEL prices closer to the front. Readers weighing what a plan includes at renewal rather than the headline entry figure will find the unlimited price the more useful comparison.
What it does well
The core offer is a sim only plan with unlimited CH data on every reference tier. Esim is available, so the SIM can be provisioned digitally rather than posted. Roaming covers 70 countries and is included, with the reference plans carrying an EU data allowance alongside the unlimited home data. A credit check is required to sign up, which is worth knowing before you start.
Who runs it
MTEL is run by MTEL Schweiz GmbH, registered in Switzerland. It sells as an mvno, so the network underneath is a partner network rather than its own. Customers are served in Switzerland. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, which covers phone, email and a self service help centre.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does MTEL cost to start?+
Plans start at CHF 7.95 a month. That entry tier, Sweazy S, already includes unlimited data in CH plus an EU data allowance, so the cheapest plan is not a limited one. Sweazy M and Sweazy Extreme cost more and raise the EU allowance.
What does an unlimited MTEL plan cost?+
The unlimited plan is priced at CHF 7.95 a month. Among the brands ranked on that figure, MTEL sits at 17 out of 173, which is a stronger placing than its position on the entry price.
Do I need a credit check to sign up?+
Yes, a credit check is required. That applies across the plans MTEL sells and is worth factoring in before you order. It does not affect the roaming or data allowances, which sit on the plan regardless.
Does MTEL include roaming in the EU?+
Roaming is included, and coverage extends to 70 countries. Each reference tier carries an EU data allowance alongside unlimited CH data, and the top tier carries unlimited EU data too. No separate roaming add-on is needed.
Can I get an esim from MTEL?+
Esim is offered, so the SIM can be activated digitally without waiting for a card. Plans are sim only, which means the SIM is the product and you pair it with a handset you already own or bring your own.
Which network does MTEL run on?+
MTEL runs on the Salt network. It sells as an mvno, so coverage comes from a host network rather than infrastructure of its own. Coverage quality will therefore track the host network in your area.
How long are MTEL contracts?+
Plan terms offered are 1 and 24, so shorter and longer options exist. Billing covers contract, rolling and prepaid, which covers contract, rolling and prepaid styles. The published reference plans all sit at the longer end of that range.
Who runs MTEL and how do I get help?+
MTEL is operated by MTEL Schweiz GmbH, based in Switzerland and serving CH. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so you can reach a person by phone or email, or use the help centre for common questions.
Sources
- mtel.ch checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets, Roaming countries
“Schweizer Netz”
- mtel.ch/impressum checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“8050 Zürich”
- mtel.ch/kontakt checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Kundensupport Email: cs@mtel.ch”
- mtel.ch/mobile-abos-ubersicht checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Billing, Credit check required, ESIM, EU roaming, Contract length, Price from, Reference plan prices, SIM-only, Unlimited plan price
“Mit Bindung Ohne Bindung”
- mtel.ch/uber-uns checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Host network, Seller type
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.