Salt Mobile review
Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Salt Mobile suits Swiss travellers heading for Europe, the US, Canada or Japan on a home network rather than a short data top-up. It is a carrier plan, priced from CHF 19.95, with unlimited data and 5G across 63 countries, so the fair use cap decides whether it works for you.
Key facts
- Best for
- Swiss residents adding roaming data to a home mobile plan.
- Price from
- CHF 19.95↗
- Countries covered
- 63↗
- Unlimited data
- Yes↗
- Hotspot sharing
- No↗
- Reference plan prices
- Europe CHF 14.95/week; UK CHF 14.95/week; Turkey CHF 14.95/week; US CHF 24.95/week; Thailand CHF 24.95/week; Mexico CHF 24.95/week; Japan CHF 39.95/year; global CHF 49.95/week↗
- 5G
- Yes↗
- Fair use policy
- Roaming data capped at 20GB/month in the Europe US Canada zone and 5GB/month in the travel zone, then speed reduced to 128 kbit/s↗
- Top-ups
- Yes↗
- Seller type
- Carrier↗
- 10 GB in Europe
- CHF 29.95↗
- 10 GB in the US
- CHF 49.95↗
- 10 GB in Japan
- CHF 39.95↗
- Headquarters
- Switzerland↗
- Support channels
- Help-centre, Phone↗
- Region
- Regional
- Features
- Unlimited data, 5G, Carrier plan
- Audience
- Short trips, Long trips
- Official website
- salt.ch
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 5 sources
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unlimited data, 5G and a carrier plan sit on the same regional offer
- Coverage of 63 countries inside a regional zone
- Top-ups are available, so data can run out mid trip without a new purchase
- Support runs on help centre and phone
Cons
- Hotspot sharing is not allowed under the normal use policy
- Fair use caps roaming data per month, then speed drops sharply
- Entry price of CHF 19.95 sits well above $0.99
Who it suits
- Travellers already holding a Salt Mobile line who want roaming on it
- People spending a season abroad rather than a short break
- 5G users in Europe, the US and Canada
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers wanting a cheap throwaway data pack, where $0.99 is the lighter buy
- People who need their laptop hotspot, since hotspot sharing is not allowed
- Single market trips, since Zwitchy covers 200 countries
The company behind it
Salt Mobile is a Swiss carrier selling travel and roaming add-ons to its own customers, based in Switzerland. It is a carrier rather than a marketplace, so the travel data rides on the network you already hold instead of arriving as a separate device. Help runs through help centre and phone, so a traveller can sort a roaming block mid trip without leaving the account.
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Where Salt Mobile is available
- Available
- Switzerland
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does Salt Mobile travel data cost?+
Plans start at CHF 19.95. A ten gig pack runs CHF 29.95 for Europe, CHF 49.95 for the US and CHF 39.95 for Japan, priced in Swiss francs on the carrier's own data pack page.
Is the data really unlimited?+
The offer lists unlimited data, 5g and carrier plan, so unlimited data and 5G are part of the plan rather than add-ons. A fair use policy still applies, capping roaming data each month in the Europe, US and Canada zone and again in the wider travel zone, after which the line slows sharply.
Can I use my phone hotspot while travelling?+
No, hotspot sharing is not allowed under the normal use policy. That rules out sharing a connection with a laptop or tablet, so travellers who work on the road need a separate data allowance.
How many countries does Salt Mobile cover?+
Coverage reaches 63 countries in a regional zone, with the Europe, US and Canada zone and a wider travel zone treated differently under the fair use policy.
Who is this data pack for?+
It suits travellers who already hold a Salt Mobile line and want roaming on it, both short trips and longer stays. Buyers shopping purely for a cheap data pack for one trip may find a lighter option.
Does Salt Mobile support 5G abroad?+
5G is included on the travel offer. Whether the speed you see abroad depends on the country, but the network generation is part of the plan rather than an extra fee.
Can I top up while abroad?+
Top-ups are available through your account, so data can be added without visiting a counter. Keep the fair use cap in mind, since top-ups do not raise the roaming ceiling in a month.
How do I get help if the data stops working?+
Support runs on help centre and phone. A traveller can work through the help centre or call the carrier, though the line is a Swiss carrier support channel rather than a travel specific desk.
Sources
- salt.ch/en checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Price from, Support channels
“110+ stores all over Switzerland, free support, 7/7”
- salt.ch/en/legal/mobile-normal-use-policy checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Hotspot sharing
“Use of Services with special applications (e.g. GSM gateways, call-through solutions, M2M, surveillance systems, Mobile hotspot, permanent connections ...)”
- salt.ch/en/mobile/plans/travel checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Countries covered, Fair use policy, Features, 5G, Region, Unlimited data
“Unlimited in 39 countries: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada ... Unlimited in 24 countries: Argentina, Australia ... Japan, Malaysia, Mexico ... Thailand, Turkey”
- salt.ch/en/mysalt checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Top-ups
“Our PrePay customers can easily top up their balance whenever they want”
- salt.ch/en/options-services/additional-data/data-packs checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, 10 GB in Europe, 10 GB in Japan, 10 GB in the US, Reference plan prices, Seller type
“Whether it's a short stay or a longer holiday, simply select the data pack that fits your needs.”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
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