The hidden phone fees that trap expats for years — and how to escape them.

A mobile phone is one of the first things you’ll set up in Switzerland. But rushing into the wrong contract can be a costly mistake.

• Long lock-in periods (12–24 months).

• “Special deals” that become expensive after the first year.

• Big differences in coverage and roaming for expats who travel often.

Picking the wrong provider can easily add up to hundreds, even thousands, in wasted fees over a few years.

switzerland in a box's wallet check highlights which contracts fit your lifestyle...and how expats can save money from day one.