Lebara vs Lyca Mobile
Both are UK SIM-only providers popular for cheap data and international calls. Lebara runs on Vodafone's network and Lyca Mobile runs on EE's, so the right choice often comes down to coverage where you live.
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| Lebara | Lyca Mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Vodafone | EE |
| Prices on SimSift | 6 plans, £5.00 to £30.00 a month (checked 25 Oct 2026) | Not shown: Lyca's feed to us isn't up to date |
| Trustpilot | 4.8/5 (84,971 reviews) | 3.0/5 (33,583 reviews) |
Trustpilot ratings read 25 Oct 2026. They are customer reviews, not our own testing.
Lebara plans we've checked
| Plan | Contract | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lebara 5GB | 30-day rolling | £5.00/month |
| Lebara 30GB | 30-day rolling | £10.00/month |
| Lebara 50GB | 30-day rolling | £15.00/month |
| Lebara 100GB | 30-day rolling | £20.00/month |
| Lebara Unlimited | 30-day rolling | £25.00/month |
| Lebara Unlimited | 30-day rolling | £30.00/month |
See Lebara's plans in detail, with minutes, texts and international calls.
Lyca Mobile
We don't show Lyca prices until its feed is current. See today's plans on Lyca's site.
How to choose
- Check Vodafone and EE coverage at your postcode with Ofcom's mobile checker.
- If you call abroad a lot, compare which countries each plan includes.
- Check whether the plan renews automatically and how to stop it.
What customers say
What customers say about Lebara
Trustpilot 4.8/5 from 84,971 reviews (rating read 25 Oct 2026; themes from recent reviews read 24 Oct 2026).
- Friendly, quick phone support
- Refunds usually sorted on the call
- Good value, including roaming in included countries
- Some refund and compensation disputes drag on
- Occasional roaming call faults
What customers say about Lyca Mobile
Trustpilot 3.0/5 from 33,583 reviews (rating read 25 Oct 2026; themes from recent reviews read 24 Oct 2026).
- Cheap, with easy top-ups
- Quick eSIM setup
- Reports of unexpected recurring charges and auto-renewals
- Some say data runs out faster than expected
- SIM swap and ID check problems