Network vs network

EE vs Lycamobile

Same masts, different deals. We compare price rises in pounds, roaming, credit checks and today’s cheapest SIMs on both.

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Do they use the same masts?

Yes — coverage is effectively the same, so choose on price and extras.

Which one raises prices?

EE: SIM only +£2.50, phone plans +£4, every 31 March. Lycamobile: No annual rise announced.

Which is better abroad?

EE: £2.72 a day unless included. Lycamobile: EU included, 5 to 35GB by plan.

Cheaper 10GB+ SIM, 24 months

EENo deal

Lycamobile£240

Cheapest SIM with 10GB or more × 24, plus April rises

Live prices; rises estimated for a plan starting this month.

At a glance

Both run on the same masts.

Prices checked 28 October 2026 · facts checked monthly · How we compare

EE vs Lycamobile, side by side

	EE	Lycamobile
Masts	Own masts	EE
Annual price rise	SIM only +£2.50, phone plans +£4, every 31 March	No annual rise announced
Roaming	£2.72 a day unless included	EU included, 5 to 35GB by plan
Credit check	Hard check	None on PAYG
eSIM	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi Calling	Yes	Yes
Cheapest SIM, 10GB+	None today	£10 a month
Cheapest SIM, 30GB+	None today	£10 a month
Cheapest SIM, Unlimited	None today	£18 a month

Highlighted = better on that line. Facts from network terms and Ofcom; prices live.

One of the two has no SIM only deal in our feed today, so compare on the facts below.

Because both use the same masts, coverage is identical — the choice comes down to price, price rises and extras.

FAQ

Is EE or Lycamobile cheaper?

Prices change daily — see the live table above.

Do EE and Lycamobile use the same network?

Yes, coverage is the same.

Which has better roaming?

EE: £2.72 a day unless included. Lycamobile: EU included, 5 to 35GB by plan.

Can I switch from EE to Lycamobile and keep my number?

Yes. Text PAC to 65075 from your EE phone, give the code to Lycamobile, and the number moves within one working day.