Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Alfa vs cellcard
Alfa vs cellcard: the differences
| Compare |  Alfa |  cellcard |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.50 | $1Lower |
| Reference plan prices | U-can: $1.5 per month, 1GB, 30 days; Alfa A+ Max: $15 per 30 days, 40GB, 30 days; Alfa Go Max: $17 per 30 days, 33GB, 30 days | AO MOBILE $1: $1/month, 8GB, 7 days prepaid | AO MOBILE 5G $2: $2/month, 30GB, 7 days prepaid | AO MOBILE 5G $6: $6/month, 90GB, 30 days prepaid |
| 5G | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | LB | KH |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 20 |
Same on both: Seller type (Network), SIM-only (Yes), eSIM (Yes), EU roaming (Paid), Data rollover (Yes).
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Key differences
- Price from is lower at cellcard: $1 vs $1.50.
- 5G: only cellcard.
- Support channels: only Alfa offers Phone, Email.
- Billing: only Alfa offers Rolling.
- Markets: only Alfa offers LB.
- Markets: only cellcard offers KH.
Our verdict on each
Alfa
Alfa is a prepaid network run by Mobile Interim Company 1 SAL and based in Lebanon, and it suits readers who want short terms, rollover and cheap entry pricing in a single market. Entry pricing starts at $1.50, and the larger bundles cost more without any long commitment.
cellcard
Cellcard is a Cambodian network that suits visitors and prepaid users who want data at a low entry price rather than a long fixed term. The AO MOBILE range starts at $1, sold on prepaid and contract terms with an eSIM option and rollover on the bundles, so a short stay costs little.
Score breakdown
| Area | Alfa | cellcard |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8Entry pricing of $1.50 sits alongside short terms of 1 month, which is where the cost part comes from. | 9.9HigherEntry price of $1 puts cellcard at 17 of 258 brands compared on starting price. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherA single market, LB, with rollover and an eSIM covers the offer part. | 8.85G, eSIM, data rollover and roaming across 20 countries destinations all sit inside a 1-month plan. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.6CamGSM Plc. has traded since 1996 as a network, and support runs on chat and help centre. |
How they place
| Ranking | Alfa | cellcard |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 56 of 416 | 58 of 416 |
| Mobile networks | 34 of 319 | 36 of 319 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 54 of 367 | 56 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 71 of 389 | 73 of 389 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Alfa | cellcard |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract, Rolling, PrepaidCovers more | Prepaid, Contract |
| Contract length | 1 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Mobile Interim Company 1 SAL | CamGSM Plc. |
| Headquarters | Lebanon | Cambodia |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1996 |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more | Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Alfa | cellcard | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.50below the median | $1lowest quarter | $5 |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 20lowest quarter | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Alfa
Pros
- Alfa sits at 26 of 258 brands on entry price, starting at $1.50.
- Terms of 1-month keep the commitment short for prepaid buyers.
- Data rollover is included, so unused allowance carries into the following period.
Cons
- Roaming is paid rather than included, so travel costs add to the bill.
- Coverage is limited to a single market, LB, so it suits local use rather than multi-country plans.
- yesss! lists an entry price of €0, which undercuts $1.50 at Alfa for anyone shopping on entry price alone.
cellcard
Pros
- AO MOBILE plans start at $1, and each prepaid bundle rolls leftover data into the next period.
- Plan contracts run 1 month and billing is prepaid and contract, so a trip does not need a long fixed term.
- An eSIM gets you a line without a store visit, and roaming reaches 20 countries destinations.
Cons
- Roaming is a paid add-on rather than part of the bundle, so the 20 countries destinations cost extra on top of the plan.
- Support runs on chat and help centre only, so a line fault means a chat or a store rather than a call.
- Billing is prepaid and contract, so there is no rolling monthly option of the kind yesss! lists in contract, rolling and prepaid.
Who each suits
Alfa
Who it suits
- Readers in LB who buy direct from the network and want short prepaid terms.
- Light-data users who value rollover, so a quiet month is not wasted.
- Travellers who budget for roaming, since it is paid rather than included.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers watching entry price alone: yesss! lists €0, against $1.50 at Alfa.
- Readers who want roaming inside the monthly price, since Alfa's roaming is paid.
- Readers who need the newest mobile network generation, where Alfa lists 5G as no.
cellcard
Who it suits
- Travellers who want data working before they land, since an eSIM is available and a SIM can be taken without a new handset.
- Prepaid users who top up only when they run low, since rollover carries unused data forward and plan contracts run 1 month.
- People who want 5G on a plan that does not tie them in, since the same bundles cover speed and leftover data.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers who expect roaming inside the bundle, since cellcard sells roaming as a paid add-on on top of the plan.
- Buyers after a rolling bill, since yesss! lists contract, rolling and prepaid terms and cellcard bills on prepaid and contract.
Country by country
| Country | Alfa | cellcard |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | No | Yes |
| Lebanon | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Alfa
What is the cheapest Alfa plan?+
Prices start at $1.50. The published bundles sit in steps: an entry plan with a small data allowance, then mid and large plans that trade up for more data at a higher monthly price. Every plan runs on the same short rhythm, so the entry option is a low cost way to hold a line.
Is there an introductory price that rises at renewal?+
The published Alfa rates are monthly recurring figures that repeat each period, so there is no separate introductory and renewal pair to weigh. The bundles are listed on 1-month terms, and contract, rolling and prepaid covers how the line is billed. In practice the figure you read is the figure you keep paying while the plan is active.
cellcard
What does a Cellcard plan cost at the start?+
The AO MOBILE range starts at $1 for a prepaid bundle, with a 5G version of the same range sitting higher. Billing is on prepaid and contract terms, and plan contracts run 1 month. In practice you are buying a bundle and topping up again rather than signing a long fixed deal.
Do prices rise when I renew?+
Renewal is simply the next top up on prepaid and contract terms, with plan contracts of 1 month. The AO MOBILE bundles are listed as monthly prepaid plans, so the same bundle price applies each time you buy one. That is easier to budget than a subscription with a cheaper opening month that turns into a higher charge.