Town in Vaud, Switzerland
Internet in Montreux: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Montreux?
Median fixed broadband in Switzerland is 281 Mbps and mobile is 120 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hotel wifi is reliable; small coworking spaces exist in Montreux and Vevey, and Lausanne is 20 minutes by train.
Getting online in Montreux
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Swisscom, Sunrise and local providers in most buildings; 1 Gbps for about 50–70 CHF a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and hotel wifi is reliable; small coworking spaces exist in Montreux and Vevey, and Lausanne is 20 minutes by train. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs from carrier shops, kiosks and supermarkets; passport registration required. Many EU roaming plans exclude Switzerland, so check before using yours. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Swisscom, Sunrise, Salt |
| Monthly data plan | CHF20–45 ($24–54) |
Coworking spaces in Montreux
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| TheWorkHub | Vevey (Rue de l'Oyonne 1) | — |
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Montreux?
Median fixed broadband in Switzerland is 281 Mbps and mobile is 120 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hotel wifi is reliable; small coworking spaces exist in Montreux and Vevey, and Lausanne is 20 minutes by train.
Which SIM card should I get in Montreux?
Prepaid SIMs from carrier shops, kiosks and supermarkets; passport registration required. Many EU roaming plans exclude Switzerland, so check before using yours.
Can I use an eSIM in Switzerland?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Montreux?
Yes: TheWorkHub.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Switzerland
- Swisscom
- Sunrise
- Salt
- Montreux Riviera Tourism
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB)
- Hôpital Riviera-Chablais
- Montreux Oberland Bernois (MOB)
- CGN Lake Geneva boats
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.