Salt - Switzerland
Salt (Switzerland) uses 2 UMTS bands, 4 LTE bands, and 2 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Salt (Switzerland). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/04 - See latest updates
Salt Switzerland is a telecommunications provider that offers a comprehensive mobile network in Switzerland. Here are some key points about their mobile network:
Coverage: Salt Mobile covers 99.9% of the Swiss population with its 4G services, providing high-speed internet access to a vast majority of the country.
Speed: Customers can experience speeds of up to 750 Mbit/s, ensuring reliable and fast internet access.
Network Infrastructure: Salt Mobile owns and operates its own mobile access network, including base stations and antennas, as well as backbone, copper, and fiber networks.
Customer Experience: Users have reported positive experiences with Salt Mobile, particularly in urban areas where coverage and bandwidth are comparable to other providers. In some cases, users have even used their mobile subscriptions as primary internet access at home, saving money by using WiFi hotspots from their phones.
Pricing and Plans: Salt offers various subscription plans, including Start, Basic, and Swiss, with options for additional features like unlimited data and extra SIM cards.
Customer Feedback: While some users have been satisfied with the service, there have been complaints about the terms of the contract, including a 60-day notice period for cancellation and a potential "cancellation" fee if the contract is terminated early.
Overall, Salt Switzerland's mobile network is well-regarded for its extensive coverage and high-speed capabilities, making it a viable option for both personal and business use.
Frequency Bands
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Salt Switzerland uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band is utilized for UMTS services. |
| B8 (900 MHz GSM) | UMTS | Salt Switzerland uses UMTS band B8 (900 MHz GSM). This frequency band was deployed in 1992 as part of the initial UMTS frequency allocations. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Salt Switzerland uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE services. This frequency band is one of the most widely used globally, particularly in Europe, APAC, MEA, and selected countries in South America. It supports both FDD and TDD configurations, offering a balance between network coverage and data capacity, making it suitable for dense urban areas. |
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE | Salt Switzerland uses LTE band B7 (2600 MHz). This frequency band was deployed in May 2013. |
| B20 (800 MHz DD) | LTE | Salt Switzerland uses LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) for its LTE network deployments. This frequency band is particularly known for its wide area coverage and deep penetration, making it suitable for regional and rural environments, as well as in-building coverage. It is also popular for IoT applications like eMTC (LTE Cat M1) and NB-IoT (LTE Cat NB1) due to its wide coverage characteristics. The 800 MHz band does not easily support Massive MIMO and beamforming technologies due to its large wavelength. It can be used as a single band or as part of a multi-band network, and it supports carrier aggregation with other bands to enhance bandwidth and performance. |
| B1 (2100 MHz) | LTE | Salt Switzerland uses LTE band B1 (2100 MHz). This frequency band was deployed on August 4, 2024. |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N28 (700 MHz) | 5G NR | Salt Switzerland uses the 5G NR frequency band N28 (700 MHz) for its 5G services. This band covers the frequency range from 703 to 803 MHz. The deployment of this frequency band is part of Salt's ongoing efforts to expand its 5G network in Switzerland. |
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR | Salt Switzerland uses the 5G NR frequency band N78, which covers the 3500 MHz range. This band is utilized for 5G services, offering high-speed internet access and supporting advanced technologies like massive MIMO and beam-forming to enhance coverage and performance. The deployment of this band was added to Salt Switzerland's network on August 4, 2024. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) removed from Salt Switzerland.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) removed from Salt Switzerland.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B1 (2100 MHz) added to Salt Switzerland.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency 5G NR N28 (700 MHz) added to Salt Switzerland.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) added to Salt Switzerland.
