Lycamobile SIM-only deals
Lycamobile SIM-only deals
8 Lycamobile plans, cheapest first. Prices checked against Lycamobile's own site — these are the ongoing monthly costs, not introductory rates.
| Data | Contract | Monthly price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6GB | 30-day rolling | £6.00 | Get deal* |
| 10GB | 12-month contract | £6.00 | Get deal* |
| 12GB | 24-month contract | £6.00 | Get deal* |
| 40GB | 12-month contract | £8.00 | Get deal* |
| 50GB | 24-month contract | £8.00 | Get deal* |
| 30GB | 30-day rolling | £10.00 | Get deal* |
| 90GB | 12-month contract | £12.00 | Get deal* |
| 100GB | 24-month contract | £12.00 | Get deal* |
Cheapest Lycamobile plan is £6.00/mo. Lycamobile runs on EE's network — compare it against every other provider using the same masts.
The essentials
| Price rises | None Price freeze on pay-monthly plans for 2026 (as in 2025); Lyca notes SIM-only prices haven't risen since launch. |
|---|---|
| Data rollover | No No data rollover — unused data is lost at the end of the month. |
| Full-speed data | Full speed Full access, no speed caps |
| 5G | ✓ Plans are sold with 5G, subject to device and location support. |
| eSIM | ✓ Instant eSIM activation is offered on PAYG plans. |
| Tube coverage | ✓ You get Tube coverage through EE’s network. TfL station WiFi has been superseded by 4G/5G mobile coverage in tunnels and stations, rolled out by all four networks and growing across the lines — just use your phone and it connects automatically. |
| Inclusive international calls | Included International calling included on its pay-monthly plans. |
| Unlimited data | Unlimited Genuinely unlimited data — no monthly fair-use cap (speed may be deprioritised at busy times; see Full-speed data). |
| EU roaming | Some plans EU roaming is included at no extra cost in most bundles, but not on every plan. |
| Roaming data | Per plan EU roaming data cap is set per bundle - e.g. 12GB on the 30GB plan, up to 35GB on Go Unlimited. |
Technical details
| Roaming countries | EU EU roaming is included on plans at no extra cost; Lyca does not publish a destination count. Separately, plans include 100 (or unlimited) international calling minutes to 49 destinations from the UK. |
|---|---|
| Tethering / hotspot | ✓ Tethering/hotspot is allowed - share your data allowance with a laptop, tablet or other device. |
| 5G Standalone | ? |
| WiFi calling | ✓ |
| Roaming beyond the EU | Beyond the EU, several pla… |
| 4G calling (VoLTE) | ✓ |
| RCS messaging | ✗ |
| RCS encryption | ✗ |
| Conference calling | ✓ |
| Missed call alerts | ✓ |
| Visual voicemail | ✗ |
| HD Voice | ✗ |
| Carrier IMS | ✗ |
| Carrier voicemail | ✗ |
| Inclusive MMS | ✗ |
| IPv6 | Some IPv4 only |
| Roaming agreements | Some BROKER - Plus PL |
| 5G roaming | ✓ |
| 4G calling abroad | ? |
Lycamobile FAQ
How much is Lycamobile?
The cheapest Lycamobile SIM-only plan is £6.00/mo (6GB, 30-day rolling). Lycamobile sells 8 plans in total, and we check every price against Lycamobile's own site.
What network does Lycamobile use?
Lycamobile is an MVNO: it runs on EE's masts, so you get the same signal and coverage as EE, usually at a lower price.
Can I use Lycamobile abroad in the EU?
Lycamobile includes EU roaming on some plans. EU roaming is included at no extra cost in most bundles, but not on every plan.
Does Lycamobile have 5G?
Yes — Lycamobile includes 5G. Plans are sold with 5G, subject to device and location support.
Does Lycamobile support eSIM?
Yes — Lycamobile supports eSIM. Instant eSIM activation is offered on PAYG plans.
Does Lycamobile put prices up mid-contract?
Yes — Lycamobile raises prices during your contract. Price freeze on pay-monthly plans for 2026 (as in 2025); Lyca notes SIM-only prices haven't risen since launch.
Other SIMs on the EE network
Same masts, same coverage — different prices and features.
Feature and price data is checked by Scrimpr against Lycamobile's own site and public documentation. Networks change plans often — always confirm details on the provider's site before buying. Some links are affiliate links (marked *), which support Scrimpr at no cost to you.
