Quickline Speed Test — Swiss Cable Alliance
Quickline is not a single cable company — it is an alliance of regional Swiss cable network operators that banded together to compete against the telecom giants Swisscom and Sunrise. The member companies own their local coaxial cable TV infrastructure in municipalities across German-speaking Switzerland, and Quickline provides the unified internet, TV, and phone product that runs over these networks.
This cooperative model makes Quickline unique. Your physical cable comes from your local municipal operator — WWZ (Zug), TBW (Winterthur), Energie Wasser Bern, or one of dozens of others — while Quickline provides the technology platform, branding, and customer service. Think of it as a franchise model for cable internet.
Quickline Internet Plans
| Plan | Download | Upload | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet 100 | 100 Mbps | 10 Mbps | DOCSIS 3.0 |
| Internet 300 | 300 Mbps | 30 Mbps | DOCSIS 3.1 |
| Internet 500 | 500 Mbps | 50 Mbps | DOCSIS 3.1 |
| Internet 1000 | 1,000 Mbps | 100 Mbps | DOCSIS 3.1 |
Like all cable providers, Quickline's upload speeds are asymmetric. The 1000/100 ratio on the top tier compares poorly to Swisscom's FTTH which offers symmetric fibre (e.g., 10,000/10,000 Mbps). If upload speed matters for your work, fibre is the better technology.
The Cable TV + Internet Coexistence
Since Quickline's infrastructure was originally built for cable television, TV and internet share the same coaxial cable. This creates a unique situation:
- Your TV signal and internet data travel on the same wire, separated by frequency bands.
- A faulty coaxial splitter, connector, or damaged cable can degrade both TV picture quality and internet speed simultaneously.
- If you see TV pixelation AND slow internet, the problem is almost certainly the coaxial cable or a connector — not Quickline's network.
Regional Availability
Quickline coverage is not nationwide — it depends entirely on whether your municipality's cable network is a Quickline member. Major presence in:
- Canton Bern — Energie Wasser Bern, several Oberland municipalities
- Canton Zug — WWZ (Wasserwerke Zug)
- Canton Zurich — TBW Winterthur, several Oberland communities
- Canton Solothurn, Aargau, Thurgau — Various municipal utilities
Check quickline.ch with your address to verify coverage. If Quickline is not available, Swisscom typically is the alternative in the same Swiss German areas.
Quickline Speed Test FAQs
Is Quickline cable or fibre? Primarily cable (HFC with DOCSIS 3.1). The backbone is fibre but the last leg to your home is coaxial cable, originally built for TV. This means fast downloads but asymmetric upload. Quickline is investing in FTTH in some municipalities.
Why isn't Quickline available at my address? Quickline only works where the local municipal cable network is a member of the Quickline alliance. If your municipality's cable operator isn't in the alliance, Quickline isn't available. Check quickline.ch with your address.
My TV is pixelating AND internet is slow — related? Yes, very likely. TV and internet share the same coaxial cable. A faulty splitter, loose connector, or damaged cable degrades both simultaneously. Check all coax connections and replace any corroded or loose connectors.
Who do I call for cable problems — Quickline or my local utility? Start with Quickline for internet issues. If the problem is with the physical cable or wall outlet, Quickline will coordinate with your local municipal network operator (WWZ, TBW, etc.) for the repair.
Can I get symmetric upload speeds with Quickline? Not on cable. Cable technology is inherently asymmetric. If symmetric upload matters, check if Swisscom FTTH is available at your address — it offers up to 10 Gbps symmetric.
Swiss Broadband Competitors
- Swisscom — National telecom with FTTH up to 10 Gbps. The technology leader but premium pricing.
- Teleboy — Swisscom fibre reseller with bundled IPTV. Budget-friendly alternative.
- Sunrise — Major competitor with own infrastructure and UPC cable legacy.
- Salt — Mobile-centric with aggressive fixed broadband pricing.
Quickline support: Contact varies by region — check quickline.ch/kontakt for your local service number. Technical issues involving the physical cable may need your local municipal network operator, not Quickline directly.