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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been using the Flat Mobile Service for a while now and couldn’t be happier. Gives me the flexibility I need, excellent customer service, fair pricing, and great coverage are doing the rest. 5/5,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service with competitive prices. I am satisfied with the overall experience, and when I needed technical support, the customer care team was helpful, clear, and efficient. The issue was resolved... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unique mobile offers and very good service, products are super! I bought an Acer Mobile Hotspot with 300Mbit speed and i bought an 300Mbit SIM for my 5G Home Router and it’s working fantastic and the... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After three months in Lausanne Internet started to slow down to less than 1 MB. You have to reset the network nonstop. This is another scam connected to SunRise, i.e. to lure the customer, give him th... See more

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Company details

  1. Telecommunications Service Provider
  2. Internet Provider

About Digital Republic AG

Written by the company

Wir sind der agile und innovative Provider für mobiles Internet und Handy Abos in der Schweiz.

Unsere Kundinnen und Kunden profitieren von einem ausgezeichneten Service, günstigen Preisen und modernen Lösungen.

Egal ob Smartphone, Home Internet oder IoT: Wir sind bestrebt, unserer Kundschaft die fortschrittlichsten und einfachsten Möglichkeiten zu bieten, ihre Geräte mit dem Internet zu verbinden.

Dabei setzen wir auf persönlichen und kompetenten Service, viele Selbstverwaltungsmöglichkeiten für unsere Kundinnen und Kunden sowie freie und faire Vertragsbedingungen.

Wir machen Mobilfunk frei, fair und fortschrittlich. Wir sind Digital Republic und bieten mobiles Internet für alle und alles.

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Frei.
Wir sind von den Chancen der digitalen Transformation überzeugt. Wir setzen uns ein für eine freie und offene Gesellschaft. Wir tragen dazu bei, dass alle daran teilhaben können.
Fair.
Wir sind für unsere Kund:innen und Partner:innen da. Wir stehen für Transparenz und Ehrlichkeit. Wir bieten einfache Lösungen für positive Kundenerlebnisse.
Fortschrittlich.
Wir sind digital-first. Wir setzen auf innovative und progressive Lösungen. Wir schaffen einen echten und nachhaltigen Mehrwert.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tech support is non existent

Tech support is non existent. I had a problem that my phone does not work with their SIM (No Service), while in another phone it was working. They didn't even care to find out why i cant use it. If you are lucky and the SIM is working then enjoy, if not, then you better search for another provider because they wont help you. I guess being cheap has its costs on support side...🙄

14 August 2024
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hi Gyozo

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry you've had a bad experience with our customer support.

As a mobile operator, we do our best to also help with device specific problems. However, our support has no way of knowing or influencing your devices settings or specifications with a 100% accuracy. As you mentioned that you already did the measures we usually suggest when there are connectivity issues, we simply ran out of options. We thus refunded you for the SIM and the data plan.

We thank you for your understanding and will do our best to optimize our processes to improve customer experience.

Kind regards
Digital Republic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was looking for a wifi for my flat…

I was looking for a wifi for my flat and decided to choose the Flat 300 free-month trial from DR.

My feedback is really positive: the sim was shipped very quickly and I had it at home in less than 48 hours.

I had some issues with the identification through my ID card, but both the phone line and the email support were amazing, and they solved my problem in less than an hour.

The wifi is working correctly too.

Thanks for your service and your kindness!

31 May 2024
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hi Caterina

Thank you very much for the kind review! We're very glad to hear everything works as it should and that you were able to solve your IT verification issues with our supporters. We'll gladly forward your compliments to them and are happy to have you as our customer.

Welcome to Digital Republic!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Flawless 5G WLAN connection

I work from home and depend on a stable and fast internet connection to do my job. Wingo, my previous operator, worked well for two years until the end of summer 2023.

From that time, I suffered daily internet disruptions that could last for 5–10 minutes. This used to happen when using bandwidth-demanding apps like videoconference. It became a real problem.

After days of research for an alternative, I ordered the Flat 300 free-month trial from DR and tested it for one month, tethering my computer with my phone.

It worked surprisingly well, so I ordered a 5G router from them, along with a yearly Flat 300 plan. It was the best thing I could ever have done. I no longer have to worry or think about my internet connection.

1 February 2024
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hi Jorge

Thank you so much for this stellar review! Great to see 5G home internet in action. Offering a hassle-free experience is our goal and we're very happy you're now reflecting this in your review as well. Please don't hesitate to contact us, should any questions or issues arise.

Welcome to the Digital Republic!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Evasive and Misleading "Unlimited" Data Claims

Digital Republic's claim of "unlimited" data is misleading. Indirect data restrictions imposed by their chosen network provider were not disclosed clearly. Customer support was unresponsive and evasive to requests for clear information on this matter. The blame is shifted to the network provider for acting as the restrictor.

4 March 2024
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hi Trust Guardian

Thank you for your review. As a cellular provider we're offering mobile services, which have to be maintained and operational to all users. This is why under some rare circumstances, bandwidth can be limited. We state those cases in our terms of service:

"Digital Republic or the network operator reserve the right to temporarily restrict or interrupt the service or individual service elements, e.g. due to maintenance and servicing work, to introduce new technologies, to rectify faults or due to capacity bottlenecks."

This only happens on rare occasions and is necessary to maintain functionality for all users. The data volume (to which we refer with "unlimited") is unlimited for all our users, bandwidth (as by the nature of cellular connections) is not.

Kind regards
Digital Republic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Digital Republic is the…

Digital Republic is the straight-forward 5G internet to mobile and home connections made available in NO hassle ways 😀

22 February 2024
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hey Roy

Thank you very much for the stellar review! We're happy to have you as our customer!

Kind regards
Digital Republic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very fast and easy set up process

Very fast and easy set up process. If you have any questions or get stuck the support lines are very quick and helpful :)

16 February 2024
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hey R KM

Thank you so much for the kind review! We're very happy you appreciate our customer support and will gladly forward your compliments to the team. Great to have you with us!

Kind regards
Digital Republic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

all good

Services recommended.

13 January 2024
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hi Veronika

Thank you very much for the kind review and your recommendations. :-) We're happy to have you as our customer!

Kind regards
Digital Republic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Abcd

Great experience

30 January 2024
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hi Andrew

Thank you very much for the 5 Stars! We're happy to have you as our customer.

Best regards
Digital Republic

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointing

Disappointing. After 6 months they slow down the speed of internet so you upgrade and spend more money. It was downloading fast until a month ago. I was forced to upgrade, its the trap they set u in. Careful!

12 December 2023
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hey Alex

Very sorry to read you had a bad experience with the connection speed. However, we don't actively slow down any rates, so it is most likely you experienced a technical issue.

Have you contacted our support team? Usually a simple SIM reset can solve these issues.

Best regards
Digital Republic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth Experience

The eSIM meets the expectations since 1 year.
Customer Support fast replies.

10/10

21 November 2023
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Hey Bob

Thank you very much for the five stars! We're very glad to have you as our customer.

Best regards
Digital Republic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have been using it for a while

I have been using Digital Republic for about three years now. I appreciate the eSIM option and the improvements made (voice option added and now available for Apple Watch). Their customer portal is simple and easy to navigate. I hope that a better price for voice option and roaming packages will be made available.

5 November 2023
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hi Sz

Thank you very much for your positive review and the input concerning pricing and roaming. We really appreciate feedback like this, and will take it on board to improve our offering in the future! Stay tuned and thank you for being our customer.

Kind regards
Digital Republic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended!

Finally a cellular provider that’s not out to rip you off!

Same coverage as Sunrise for prices you won’t find with known providers.

Great service and very responsive support!

Warmly recommended!!

27 September 2023
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hi J.F.

Thank you very much for the stellar review! We've already forwarded your compliments to our supporters and are very happy to have you as a customer!

Kind regards
Digital Republic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is the best

25 August 2023
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Hi Idris

Thank you very much for the amazing review! We are happy to have you as our customer!

Kind regards
Digital Republic

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Update - Kind of an Odyssey for activation

Kind of an Odyssey , One week to have it activated. Got the card After the order had been initially canceled by staff due to address misunderstanding. The troubles were in loading my ID (Swiss) and selfie video. Was helped by staff who could not solve the issue but after one week. A bit too long for a Sim Activation. At least it's working now. Hope It Will work free for the actual 30 days starting from the activation, not from reception of the card. I Need another 3 cards for my family and was going to recommend it to friends, but I'll see if It actually works as promised.

Update: 12/08/2023
After another little problem, SIM Is now working properly and hope It will continue because I need another 3 for the rest of my family . Thanks to customer care staff, especially Jasmine, but also Luciano, Bruno and Fabien, always ready to support.

11 August 2023
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hi Laura

Seems like a rough start. We're very sorry your activation took that long, this normally isn't the case. We'll take your feedback to heart and improve our processes where necessary.

Of course your 30 days are counted from the activation of the SIM and not from the date of delivery, this is the same with any other SIM you might order for your family.

We hope you'll have smooth sailing from now on and thank you for choosing us as your mobile provider.

Kind regards
Digital Republic

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Delivery was fast

Delivery was fast. When it comes to ID verification, the countdown timing was way too fast too. Not to my liking. Unlike my experiences with other companies, you also do not have the chance to preview the image taken or retake it for clarity. Please improve on this and it will save you the hassle to manually review ID and cause longer wait time at customer’s end.

31 July 2023
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hi Michelle

Thank you very much for your review and your input concerning ID verification. We're constantly working to improve our processes and your feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you for taking the time to let us know and welcome!

Kind regards
Digital Republic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used during my trip to Switzerland

Used Digital Republic during my trip to Switzerland. The connection didn’t disappoint.

8 July 2023
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hey Socrates

Thank you very much for the amazing review! Also nice to see you're still doing well after that shady drink they offered you down in Athens. We're looking forward to provide you with an internet connection on your next trip to Switzerland!

Kind regards
Digital Republic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Responsive support team 💙

When I found out that my Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G was not esim compatible, they simply swapped it with a physical sim card and send it to an address of my choice.
Very responsive support team!

21 June 2023
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hey Koen

Thank you very much for the amazing review! We're very glad our support was able to help you out with a physical SIM card. We'll forward your compliments to the support team!

Kind regards
Digital Republic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very good

very good! they provide the service very quickly! efficiently!

31 May 2023
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hey quan quan li

Thank you very much for the kind review! We're happy to have you as our customer!

Kind regards
Digital Republic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

freedom of communication

after I bought it and used it, I was very satisfied with both the quality and the support of the team. In addition, I liked the fact that they attach so much importance to security for quality service. Note: If you have problems with scanning the card, call the support line immediately, they are very helpful.

16 May 2023
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hi Burak

Thank you very much for the kind review! We're happy to have you and have forwarded your compliments to our support team.

Kind regards
Digital Republic

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam extra money off you!!! Careful!

If youre not careful they scam 10 extra bucks of you to use voice. Its checked as an add on but in a way that they make it look like if not checked you cant proceed with registration…. Learned that the hard way. Got 3 sim cards and unluckily with 2 i payed extra 10 swiss francs.
Also they say checking ID takes 5min. It takes 2 days - i already saw another review complain about this.
Sad but i guess thats what you get when going for the cheapest!
It really sucks though that they rip you off with the extra 10 bucks - i am sure when answering to this review they say „it has the option to check it off“… but as mentioned then it seems like you cant finish the registration process

22 April 2023
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Reply from Digital Republic AG

Hi JudgE LI,

We're very sorry for the confusion about our voice option. As you have already correctly guessed, you can enable/disable voice during onboarding as well as in your customer portal at any time.

Concerning the ID verification: There are some rare occasions, where the ID has to be checked manually. This can have different reasons, the most common being insufficient image quality, or uncommon documents. In this case, the ID-check can take longer.

We'll continue to work on our processes to make these things more transparent and, again, apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any further questions or input regarding your case, please feel free to contact our customer support.

Kind regards
Digital Republic

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