Network vs network
Lebara vs Lycamobile
Different 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?
No. Lebara uses Vodafone’s masts and Lycamobile uses EE’s masts. Check coverage at home and work for both.
Which one raises prices?
Lebara: No annual rise. Lycamobile: No annual rise announced.
Which is better abroad?
Lebara: EU included on every plan. Lycamobile: EU included, 5 to 35GB by plan.
Lebara£168
Lycamobile£240Cheapest SIM with 10GB or more × 24, plus April rises
Live prices; rises estimated for a plan starting this month.
Over 24 months, the cheapest 10GB+ SIM costs £168 on Lebara and £240 on Lycamobile once April rises are added — Lebara is £72 cheaper. Lebara runs on Vodafone’s masts; Lycamobile on EE’s masts.
Prices checked 28 October 2026 · facts checked monthly · How we compare
Lebara vs Lycamobile, side by side
| Lebara | Lycamobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Masts | Vodafone | EE |
| Annual price rise | No annual rise | No annual rise announced |
| Roaming | EU included on every plan | EU included, 5 to 35GB by plan |
| Credit check | None | None on PAYG |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Calling | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest SIM, 10GB+ | £7 a month | £10 a month |
| Cheapest SIM, 30GB+ | £8 a month | £10 a month |
| Cheapest SIM, Unlimited | £22.50 a month | £18 a month |
Highlighted = better on that line. Facts from network terms and Ofcom; prices live.
Our verdict
On price, Lebara comes out ahead for a typical 10GB+ SIM: £72 less over two years once April rises are counted.
Coverage differs: Lebara uses Vodafone’s masts and Lycamobile uses EE’s masts. Check both on the mast owner’s postcode checker for home and work before you decide.
Pick Lebara if…
- You want the lower 24-month cost for a 10GB+ SIM
- Vodafone signal is strongest where you live
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FAQ
Lebara vs Lycamobile questions
Is Lebara or Lycamobile cheaper?
Lebara, today: the cheapest 10GB+ SIM costs £7 a month, and over 24 months with April rises the gap is £72.
Do Lebara and Lycamobile use the same network?
No. Lebara uses Vodafone’s masts and Lycamobile uses EE’s masts.
Which has better roaming?
Lebara: EU included on every plan. Lycamobile: EU included, 5 to 35GB by plan.
Can I switch from Lebara to Lycamobile and keep my number?
Yes. Text PAC to 65075 from your Lebara phone, give the code to Lycamobile, and the number moves within one working day.