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Movistar international roaming in Switzerland
vs a data eSIM.

Movistar's 10-day option is €60.50. A Slashtel eSIM with at least 10GB for the same trip is €7.93. Keep your Movistar number for calls and texts.

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At a glance

Movistar's 10-day Tarifa diaria EE.UU. y Suiza option costs €60.50 (€6.05/day x 10 days). A Slashtel data eSIM for Switzerland with at least 10GB for 30 days costs $8.89, about €7.93, so €52.57 less. The eSIM is data only: keep your Spanish SIM in the phone for calls and texts. Movistar prices checked on movistar.es on 26 October 2026.

Movistar roaming vs Slashtel for Switzerland

MovistarIncludesSlashtel eSIM (same days or more)Difference
€18.15 · 3 days€6.05/day x 3 days€6.05/day x 3 days3GB, 15 days: $3.99 (≈€3.56)€14.59 less
€30.25 · 5 days€6.05/day x 5 days€6.05/day x 5 days5GB, 30 days: $5.59 (≈€4.99)€25.26 less
€42.35 · 7 days€6.05/day x 7 days€6.05/day x 7 days10GB, 30 days: $8.89 (≈€7.93)€34.42 less
€60.50 · 10 days€6.05/day x 10 days€6.05/day x 10 days10GB, 30 days: $8.89 (≈€7.93)€52.57 less

Movistar prices from movistar.es, checked 26 October 2026; Movistar's options include calls as well as data. Where Movistar charges by the day, we compare an eSIM with at least 1GB a day. Movistar roaming page (checked 26 Oct 2026): USA and Switzerland 500MB for 6.05 EUR a day; elsewhere outside the EU 12.10 EUR per MB, but Movistar also mentions bonos whose prices could not be verified (the Bono Internet Mundial page returned 404), so only the USA and Switzerland are compared. Slashtel prices are live, in US dollars, converted at 0.89 per $1 (daily reference rate); your card is charged in your own currency at checkout. Movistar is a trademark of Telefonica SA. Slashtel is not affiliated with Movistar.

How to use both

  1. Before you fly: buy the Switzerland eSIM and install it from the QR code while you are on Wi-Fi.
  2. Keep Movistar on: leave your Movistar SIM active for calls and texts.
  3. When you land: set the eSIM as your mobile data line and turn data roaming off on the Movistar line.

Questions

Does Movistar work in Switzerland?

Yes, Movistar roams in Switzerland, at €60.50 for 10 days on its Tarifa diaria EE.UU. y Suiza option (checked 26 October 2026). A travel eSIM gives you local data there instead, while your Movistar number stays active for calls and texts.

Is Movistar roaming or an eSIM cheaper for Switzerland?

For data, the eSIM. Movistar's 10-day option is €60.50; a Slashtel eSIM with 10GB for 30 days is $8.89 (about €7.93). Movistar's option also includes calls, which the eSIM does not.

Can I keep my Movistar number while using an eSIM in Switzerland?

Yes. The eSIM is added alongside your Movistar SIM, so your number stays in the phone for calls and texts such as bank codes. Set the eSIM as the line for mobile data and turn data roaming off on the Movistar line. Whether Movistar charges for anything you receive abroad depends on your plan, so check with Movistar before you travel.

Does the eSIM include calls or a phone number?

No. It is data only, with no phone number. You can call on WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar apps over the eSIM data.

Which phones work with an eSIM?

Most iPhones from the XS onwards, Google Pixel 3 and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z and A models, provided the phone is not carrier-locked. Check under Settings for an option to add an eSIM.

When should I install the eSIM?

Install it at home before you fly, while you have Wi-Fi, and switch mobile data to it when you land.

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