Internet, TV and Landline Plans Compared
Fast internet, TV and a landline number in one plan. This comparison only shows offers that include all three services, with the price of the phone subscription and the per-minute rates.
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Do you still need a landline?
A mobile phone is enough for many households. A landline still makes sense in a few situations:
- Older people who prefer a classic handset.
- Freelancers and home office using a fixed number on invoices and websites.
- Poor mobile reception at home, for example in a basement or an old building with thick walls.
- Families who want one shared number for the household.
If none of this applies to you, an internet and TV plan without a phone line often saves a few francs a month.
How a landline works through your internet router
The old copper phone line is no longer needed: landlines now run over the internet (voice over IP). Plug your existing phone into the router’s phone port, or pair a cordless phone with the DECT base built into many routers.
Good to know: during a power cut or an internet outage, the landline stops working too. Keep a mobile phone at hand, especially for emergencies.
What does the phone cost in a bundle?
Providers charge for the landline in two ways:
- Line included: no monthly fee, but every minute is billed. In our comparison, calls to Swiss landlines cost between 10 and 17 cents a minute, calls to mobiles between 40 and 47 cents.
- Phone subscription: about 5 to 9 francs a month, with much cheaper minutes, for example 3 cents to landlines and 22 cents to mobiles.
In the comparison, hover over or tap the “Landline” label of an offer to see its phone subscription and per-minute rates.
Keeping your landline number when you switch
You can usually take your current number with you. Mention it when you order: the new provider handles the transfer and cancels the phone part with your old provider.
Do not cancel your old plan yourself before the transfer, or you may lose the number. Also check the notice period of your current internet and TV contract so you do not pay twice.
How to choose a bundle with a phone line
- Total price: add up internet, TV and any phone subscription.
- Calls to mobiles: this is where most of the cost is, and prices vary a lot.
- Contract length: 12 or 24 months depending on the provider.
- Activation fee: from free to over 100 francs.
- TV offer: number of channels, replay and recordings.
Want to see every offer, with or without a phone line? Go to our internet plan comparison.
FAQ: internet, TV and landline bundles
Is the landline included in the price?
With many providers, yes: the line costs nothing extra and you only pay for calls by the minute. Others charge a phone subscription of about 5 to 9 francs a month, with cheaper minutes.
Can I keep using my current phone?
Usually yes. A classic phone plugs into the router’s phone port. Many routers also have a DECT base to connect cordless phones directly.
Do emergency numbers work with an internet landline?
Yes, emergency numbers such as 112, 117, 118 and 144 can be reached. During a power cut or internet outage, the landline does not work, so keep a charged mobile phone nearby.
Is a paid phone subscription worth it?
It depends on how much you call. Example: a 4.90 franc plan with 3-cent minutes instead of 17 cents pays off from about 35 minutes of calls to landlines a month.
Can I keep my landline number?
Usually yes. Ask for the number transfer when you order from the new provider, and do not cancel your old contract yourself before the transfer is done.
Can I cancel the landline later and keep internet + TV?
With most providers, the phone line is an option you can remove. In some bundles it is fixed. Check the terms before you sign.
Prices and rates are updated regularly. The provider’s terms at the time of ordering always apply.