Cell Phone Rental for Switzerland

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Click for photo of entire rental package Key Features: US$0.09/min calls back to the States FREE Incoming calls Initial $10 credit GSM cellular phone with battery International adapter US Return ship label and much more... Info Menu Rates & Packages Included Features Rental FAQ Rather Own It? Multi-Country travel Operating Instructions Recharge Vouchers

Cellular Abroad Rental Service for Switzerland

Rent a cell phone for your trip to Switzerland and enjoy the convenience and security of a cell phone while avoiding the high cost of roaming with a US number. Cellular Abroad offers cellular phone rentals for Switzerland and over 120 other countries. Unlike traditional cell phone rental options where you pay expensive per-minute usage rates for all calls, our solution allows you to take advantage of the low rates that the locals are paying, regardless of the length of your trip. These rates are extremely advantageous and even include unlimited FREE incoming calls!

As part of your rental package, you are purchasing a prepaid Switzerland SIM card. A SIM card—also known as a chip—slips easily into a GSM phone. The SIM card is the "brain" of the phone and is what allows you to make calls within Switzerland or to anywhere in the world. The card is linked to a prepaid account so that you will never receive a phone bill and will always be in complete control of your expenditures. If needed, you can simply add more talk time to your account by purchasing a scratch-off recharge card and entering the unique code off the card into the handset. Since incoming calls are always free, even if you have depleted your credit you can still receive incoming calls from anywhere in the world.

Information and Talk Rates Chart

*Rate excludes additional CHF 0.19 connection fee per call
**Free for the first 30 minutes of each call, with CHF 0.39 connection fee.

Our Rental Package
Our Swiss rental package comes specifically with the Motorola V180, a phone that has been proven to work great on the local Switzerland networks. The V180 is a color phone with speakerphone capabilities.

Standard GSM Cell Phone Rental Rates
	1-7 days	8-14 days	15-28 days	29-42 days	43-56 days
	$49.95	$69.95	$89.95	$109.95	$129.95
*PLUS the price of (1) recharge voucher for initial talk credit ($19.00). This gives you 110 international or 25 domestic minutes. See call rates above.
Departure Date? Return Date?

Compare prices with our Phone & SIM purchase packages for Switzerland.

Deluxe Cell Phone Rental Rates (WiFi-enabled phone)
	1-7 days	8-14 days	15-28 days	29-42 days	43-56 days
	$69.95	$89.95	$109.95	$129.95	$149.95
*PLUS the price of (1) recharge voucher for initial talk credit ($19.00). This gives you 110 international or 25 domestic minutes. See call rates above.
Departure Date? Return Date?

Phone Rental Features:

• A Switzerland SIM card and cell phone number
• Domestic outgoing rates 0.39 CHF per minute
• International calls back to the US, Canada and Western Europe 0.09 CHF ($0.09 USD) per minute.
• Unlimited FREE incoming calls
• GPRS/Data connection - CHF10 per MB (US$10)
• Includes airtime worth 10 CHF (about US$10).
• Add more talk time by purchasing easily-obtainable recharge cards
• No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit check
• Free bonus credit for incoming calls *
• Send and Receive SMS messages, free incoming and only 0.19 CHF ($0.19 USD) for outgoing
• Voicemail
• From a landline, (NOT from payphones, mobile phones, and majority of hotels) Cellular Abroad can be reached 8am to 8pm EST, 7 days a week with English customer support and recharge services by dialing this number: 00-800-3623-3333. From a cell: (310)862-7100 or email us at support@cellularabroad.com

Please visit our Switzerland Pre-Paid SIM Card page for further information including exact rates.

All cell phone rentals include:

• A GSM cellular phone with a battery, fully charged and ready to go
• International plug adapters
• International 110-220 volt charger
• Phone box and User Guide
• Return ship label (from within US, Canadian customers please click here). We encourage you to return in the original box

If you receive your cellular rental missing any of the listed items, please contact us immediately.

Switzerland Lebara Prepaid Recharge Card only $19.00 for 10 CHF of talk time credit OUT OF STOCK. Have extra talk time credit to add to your prepaid account as soon as you arrive. Each of these recharges gives about 110 minutes of calls to the US or Canada or about 25 minutes in Switzerland. Incoming calls are free while at your destination.

Helpful Tips

Would you rather own your phone? Check out our package deals for Switzerland! .. Traveling to multiple countries? You may want to consider a Talk Abroad™ rental package. ..

Important FAQs for Rentals

• When do I order?
  You can order as far in advance as you like - even months prior to your departure. We will ship your rental at the appropriate date in order for you to receive it prior to your departure. Rentals are shipped ground or express service and will arrive 2 business days prior to your set departure date.
• What will this cost me?
  • The applicable rental period fee for the duration of your rental period.
  • The price of the SIM Card (1 per phone).
  • Round-trip shipping and handling fee (see below).
• How much is shipping?
  If you order at least 2 weeks in advance, round-trip Ground shipping is only $12.88. If you are leaving soon, we offer round-trip 2-day Express for $29.96, or Overnight Express for $39.96. Rentals will arrive 2 business days prior to your set departure date.
• What is the latest I can order a rental phone?
  You can order up to one business day prior to your departure as long as you call in before to 1:30pm Pacific Time. Exceptions can be made on a limited basis, even if you are leaving early in the morning - we can usually get your phone to you. Please call our 800 number (rather than order via the web) in order to confirm that we can get you a phone rental on time.
• When do I get the phone?
  You will receive your cell phone rental two days prior to your departure, unless you require next day delivery.
• Does the cell phone come charged?
  Yes it does, but it’s always best to test the battery and charge phone before your departure.
• Can I charge this phone on my trip?
  Yes, you will receive an international charger and relevant plug adapters, so you can charge the phone in the U.S. or at your destination.
• How do I return the phone?
  Round trip shipping is included in your shipping fee. You will be provided with a return sticker label, which you can put on the box the phone arrived in, or your own box. If using your own box please do not use an extremely oversized box. (Canadian rental customers click here)
• What happens if I cancel?
  If your rental has not shipped, you will only be charged a 5% reserve fee. If your rental has been sent out, you are responsible for the one week rental fee plus the shipping fee.
• Are there any surcharges or hidden fees?
  Unless you are roaming outside of the country or countries for which your service is offered, the rates are fixed according to our posted rate chart and coverage areas. All rental customers are subject to our Terms & Conditions.
• What will the rates be for people calling me from the US?
  That depends on the international long distance rates charged by their Long Distance Company or international calling card.
• Does Cellular Abroad offer insurance against loss or damage?
  Yes, rental insurance is available for $19.50 as an add-on once you add your item to the cart. See what is covered here.
  

Multi-Country Travel
You can also purchase other SIM cards as well for other countries to where you may be traveling. (This option is good for those planning on doing a lot of local calling.) We also offer an international roaming National Geographic Talk Abroad™ rental that is convenient for travel to multiple countries. (This option is useful for those wanting a single number for use in multiple countries and who will be making more calls back home than locally.)