My elderly parents and I will be traveling in Austria (5 days in Tirol region) and Switzerland (5 days in Berner Oberland) in the end of June. This time we will be taking two cell-phones (unlocked quad band) hoping for smooth communication between my parents and myself during the trip. Now, here is the question. I know I can buy prepaid SIM cards in Switzerland, but can anyone tell me what options I have? Companies? Price? I am planning to buy two SIM cards at Zurich airport. Thank you for your help!
Posted by
Bloomington, IL, USA
9371 posts
You can see a chart of Swiss prepaid SIM companies and their costs at: http://www.prepaidgsm.net/en/switzerland.html
Posted by
Boston, MA, 02115
3 posts
Another option is the National Geographic SIM. This way you can have the phone numbers in advance and store them in your phones. And they have credit card top-up option so there's no need to purchase and enter top up vouchers during the trip. Rates are about a $1 a minute outgoing, $0.25 incoming. Just a thought, http://www.cellularabroad.com/cellAbroadSIMcard.php?bid=46&aid=CD661&opt=
pete Oh, and the National Geographic SIM has a US phone number so people in the states can reach you (and a UK phone number for free incoming mobile to mobile calls).
Posted by
OP
Portland, Oregon, USA
12 posts
Pete, Thanks for the link. The National Geographic SIM totally got my attention. Then I happened to come across some reviews on Amazon... I think I am leaning toward just buying local prepaid SIMs in Switzerland. Nonetheless, I appreciate you taking time to post!