Press Releases: 2024

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SIQT Study: Salt Number 1 in Internet Provider Tariff Category  

October 14, 2024 

The Swiss Institute for Quality Tests (SIQT) - an independent testing institute for consumers – has recently released its test results of its 2024 Internet Service Provider Study. For the 3rd consecutive time, Salt has secured the first place among Swiss providers in the tariff category.

Connect Fixed-Line Hotline Test: Salt Closes The Gap To The 1st Place  

September 6, 2024 

On September 6, 2024, the German Magazine Connect released its yearly evaluation of the hotlines of the fixed-line telecommunication providers in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). Among all Swiss operators, Salt was among the top competitors in the industry, with a very close outcome.

Salt: Best Universal Provider for Residential Customers and SMEs in Bilanz Telecom Ranking 

August 29,2024 

On August 29, 2024, the Swiss business magazine Bilanz published the 25th edition of its telecom ranking. Among all Swiss operators, Salt was ranked the best universal provider for Residential Customers (mobile, internet, and TV) and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME). With this year's award, Salt ranked as best universal provider for residential customers for the fourth year in a row.

Q2 2024 Financial Results 

August 29,2024 

Record Net Adds in Mobile with contributions from all brands, including Post Mobile – Strong Financial Performance Driven by Continued Revenue Growth – Fastest Fixed Internet in Switzerland according to Speedtest® by Ookla® – TV Product Enhanced by Launch of Android-based TV Box and Smart TV Option – Two Flagship Stores Opened in Top Locations in Zurich and Geneva to Strengthen Distribution and Customer Proximity – First operator to offer 40 Gbit/s connection for B2B Customers

Salt opens its second flagship store in Geneva on the prestigious Rue du Rhône

August 15, 2024

Salt is excited to announce the opening of its second flagship store «Home of Salt» in Geneva, further expanding its retail presence and commitment to superior customer experience. Following the successful launch in May of its first flagship store in Zurich at the Bahnhofstrasse, the new «Home of Salt» is situated on the famous Rue du Rhône in the centre of Geneva’s elegant commercial district. 

Salt Awarded Fastest Fixed Internet in Switzerland by Ookla® 

July 18,2024

Salt Home provides the fastest Internet Connection in Switzerland* based on real user tests conducted with Speedtest® by Ookla® in the first half of 2024. Salt Home, Salt’s Fiber to the Home (FTTH)-based broadband and TV service, achieved the highest scores among all major fixed internet providers in Switzerland by a wide margin.

Salt Pushes New Limits with 40 Gbit/s Offering for Salt Business Customers

July 15,2024

Salt is thrilled to announce the launch of a ground-breaking technology delivering symmetric speeds of 40 Gbit/s on its Fiber to the Home (FTTH) network. This innovation reaffirms Salt's commitment to providing its subscribers with the most advanced fixed internet capabilities. lnfalogo, the first customer to benefit from the Pro Office 40 Gbit/s offer, is already experiencing the fastest commercially available fixed internet in Switzerland. The new Pro Office 40 Gbit/s pian is being rolled out in major business areas nationwide.

Salt Celebrates 25th Jubilee

July 01,2024

Salt, leading telecommunications provider in Switzerland, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary. This milestone marks a quarter-century of innovation, exceptional customer service, and significant contributions to the telecommunications market in Switzerland.

Salt Unveils Android-based Salt TV Box – For Maximum Home Entertainment Over Switzerland’s Fastest Measured Internet According to Ookla

June 19, 2024

Salt is thrilled to announce its latest addition: the brand-new Salt TV Box running on Android TV OS. This intuitive, user-friendly solution complements the best-performing and fastest measured internet, according to Nperf, and Ookla* into an unrivalled, attractively priced offer (Salt Home).

Q1 2024 Results

May 24, 2024

Strong Financial Performance And Sustained Subscriber Growth - Successful Launch Of Post Mobile Offering - Recognitions for Top Quality In Mobile Services And Unrivalled Internet Performance - Launch of Smart TV Option - Opening of first Flagship Store «Home of Salt» on Zurich Bahnhofstrasse.

Salt Opens First Flagship Store «Home of Salt» on Zürich’s Bahnhofstrasse

May 16th, 2024

Salt is delighted to announce the opening of its first flagship store, Home of Salt, in the heart of the prestigious Bahnhofstrasse in Zürich yesterday. This marks Salt's 109th store in Switzerland and its seventh in the city of Zürich. This opening emphasizes the importance of retail in Salt’s business model, allowing it to offer service and advice in a welcoming and inspiring setting. Salt will continue to expand and upgrade its retail network to increase market proximity and grow its market share across Switzerland.

Salt TV now also available on Smart TVs Just in Time for an exciting Summer Sports Season

May 14th, 2024

Salt, the fastest growing provider of internet and TV in Switzerland, announces the launch of the Salt TV App for Smart TVs, enhancing the viewing experience for subscribers ahead of an action-packed summer sports season. Starting today, Salt Home subscribers can elevate their entertainment experience by streaming their favorite programs on multiple TV screens at home or in secondary residences throughout Switzerland, all without the need for an additional TV box.

SIQT study: Salt Number 1 Postpaid Mobile Service Provider

April 11th, 2024

The Swiss Institute for Quality Tests (SIQT) - an independent consulting and testing institute for consumers – has recently released its test results of the Mobile Service Provider Study 2024. In this study, Salt took first place among Swiss providers in the overall test assessment of postpaid mobile providers.

Full Year Results 2023

March 26th, 2024

2023 was a record year for Salt with highest number of net adds in mobile, strongest residential and B2B customer momentum, and above market revenue and EBITDA growth.

Strategic partnership: Swiss Post offers “Post Mobile” service with Salt

February 15th, 2024

Swiss Post is focusing its services in Swiss Post branches and has developed the new “Post Mobile” service in a strategic partnership with the Swiss telecommunications company Salt. The offer is aimed at private customers and is available now. 

Nperf: Salt Offers The Best Performing Fixed Broadband Access In Switzerland - available At Home and For Business

January 29th, 2024

Salt maintains unrivalled internet performance on fixed networks and reiterates its number one ranking by a comfortable margin in the Nperf results in Switzerland. This is the conclusion of the 2023 Nperf barometer of fixed internet connections for Switzerland. In 2023, Salt subscribers enjoyed the best-performing upload and download speeds and the lowest latency again overall and also in the category fiber only. Salt's impressive year-on-year performance confirms the company’s commitment to its single 10 Gb/s technology-based offering, which still turns out to be the test winner six years after the launch of Salt Home. 

First SpaceX Satellites with Direct to Cell Capabilities Launched, Paving the Way for Satellite-Powered Phone Connections for Salt Subscribers in Switzerland

January 3rd, 2024

After announcing the groundbreaking agreement with SpaceX to provide ubiquitous coverage through satellite technology in March 2023, Salt is pleased to announce that SpaceX launched the first Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capability today. This inaugural launch will enable ground-level tests on American soil. This step marks a significant milestone in bridging the digital gap and enabling mobile access to people in hard-to-reach regions in Switzerland and in countries of participating carriers. Towards the end of 2024, Salt subscribers will also be able to stay connected and share their experiences from almost anywhere through text messaging.