Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Budget Thuis Internet vs Lyca Mobile
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Budget Thuis Internet |  Lyca Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €3.75 | €2Lower |
| Reference plan prices | 30 GB: EUR 5.25/month, 30 GB, 24 months | Unlimited: EUR 10/month first 8 months, unlimited, 24 months | 3 GB: EUR 3.75/month first 8 months, 3 GB, 24 months | Bundle XS: 10 EUR per 30 days, 5 GB, prepaid; Bundle M: 20 EUR per 30 days, 20+20 GB, prepaid; Bundle Unlimited: 39.99 EUR per 30 days, unlimited data, prepaid |
| Unlimited plan price | €10Lower | €39.99 |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Included |
| eSIM | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Roaming countries | 43 | Not confirmed |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Credit check required | Not confirmed | No |
| Multi-line discount | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Seller type (Mvno), Host network (KPN), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), Markets (NL).
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Key differences
- Budget Thuis Internet scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Price from is lower at Lyca Mobile: €2 vs €3.75.
- Unlimited plan price is lower at Budget Thuis Internet: €10 vs €39.99.
- Support channels: only Budget Thuis Internet offers Chat.
- Billing: only Lyca Mobile offers Rolling, Prepaid.
- Contract length: only Lyca Mobile offers 1.
Our verdict on each
Budget Thuis Internet
Budget Thuis Internet suits Dutch households that want upload and download speeds that match, and it sets up for free with a modem in the box. The entry plan starts at €3.75 a month, so the monthly figure is the main thing to weigh.
Lyca Mobile
Lyca Mobile is a Dutch virtual operator for readers who want a sim only plan they can start without a credit check and use abroad. Entry pricing sits at €2, the plan runs on the KPN network, and eSIM, hotspot sharing and 5G are part of the deal.
Score breakdown
| Area | Budget Thuis Internet | Lyca Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3HigherEntry plan at €3.75 a month and a €0 setup fee keep the starting outlay small. | 9.0Entry at €2 with a 9 cost part, against an unlimited bundle at €39.99. |
| Offer | 8.9HigherFibre on fttp and fttc with symmetric speeds and a discount for multiple lines suits shared accounts. | 8.8Sim only, eSIM, hotspot sharing and 5G, plus contract, rolling and prepaid billing, scoring 8.8 on offer. |
Choosing between them
Pick Budget Thuis Internet if cost and unlimited plan price matter most.
Pick Lyca Mobile if price from matter most.
Where these facts come from
Budget Thuis Internet
- budgetthuis.nl: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Lyca Mobile
- lycamobile.nl: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Budget Thuis Internet | Lyca Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 9 of 416 | 23 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 5 of 137 | 13 of 137 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Budget Thuis Internet | Lyca Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract | Contract, Rolling, PrepaidCovers more |
| Contract length | 12, 24 | 1, 12, 24Covers more |
| Legal entity | Budget Thuis B.V. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Phone, Help centre |
Energy suppliers
| Fact | Budget Thuis Internet | Lyca Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff types | Fixed, Variable, Dynamic | Not confirmed |
| Fixed terms | 12, 36 | Not confirmed |
| Fuels | Electricity, Gas | Not confirmed |
| Renewable share | 100% | Not confirmed |
| Renewable basis | Certificates | Not confirmed |
| Customers | 1,000,000 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Budget Thuis Internet | Lyca Mobile | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €3.75below the median | €2lowest quarter | €5 |
| Unlimited plan price | €10lowest quarter | €39.99highest quarter | €19.99 |
| Roaming countries | 43below the median | Not confirmed | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Budget Thuis Internet
Pros
- Download and upload match at 1,000 mbps and 1,000 mbps, so sending a large file is as quick as downloading one.
- The setup fee is €0, so nothing has to be budgeted to get connected.
- Contract terms run 12 and 24 months, so you can take the shorter commitment rather than the longest one.
Cons
- Broadband terms run 12 and 24 months and a rolling monthly option is not among the terms listed, so moving home early still means a commitment.
- Coverage sits in a single market, NL, so anyone living outside the Netherlands should set this provider aside.
- Support runs on chat, phone and help centre only, with no email channel listed for questions that need a written trail.
Lyca Mobile
Pros
- Entry pricing of €2 puts a sim only plan at the cheap end, and the brand ranks 36 of 258 on price from.
- No credit check is required, so a line can start without one.
- Runs on the KPN network with EU roaming included, so the bundle holds up on trips abroad.
Cons
- Bundle Unlimited is priced at €39.99 and the brand ranks 145 of 173 on unlimited price, so the unlimited end is the weaker side of the range.
- Coverage depends on the KPN network as an mvno, while GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! are each listed as a network seller.
- Plans are listed for NL only, so this is a Netherlands option rather than a multi-market one.
Who each suits
Budget Thuis Internet
Who it suits
- Households on fibre in the Netherlands that want download and upload speeds to match.
- Families who want internet and a phone line from one provider, since mobile runs on the KPN network with 5G.
- People who would rather not set money aside for getting connected, because the setup fee is €0.
Who should look elsewhere
- Astound, if cable is what you are after, since Astound lists cable and fttp and Budget Thuis Internet lists fttp and fttc.
- EarthLink, if you want satellite or a 5G fallback, since EarthLink lists fttp, 5G and satellite for its fixed line.
- Abissnet, if you prefer a single fibre approach, since Abissnet lists fttp.
Lyca Mobile
Who it suits
- People bringing their own handset, since sim only is the only format sold and terms run at 1, 12 and 24 months.
- Travellers who want data abroad kept inside the bundle, with EU roaming included on a plan listed for NL.
- Anyone who cannot or does not want a credit check run, since no credit check is required.
Who should look elsewhere
- Support seekers who want chat or email, since support runs on phone and help centre only.
- Readers who want a network seller rather than a virtual operator should weigh GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss!, each listed as a network rather than an mvno.
- Budgets built around unlimited data, since Bundle Unlimited at €39.99 ranks 145 of 173 on unlimited price.
Country by country
| Country | Budget Thuis Internet | Lyca Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Budget Thuis Internet
What is the cheapest plan and how much is it?+
The entry plan, the smallest mobile data package, starts at €3.75 a month, and both it and the Unlimited plan at €10 a month carry an introductory rate for the opening stretch of the contract. Billing runs on a contract basis, so the starting figure and the later figure are worth weighing separately.
What does it cost to get connected?+
Joining broadband costs €0, so there is no installation bill waiting when the connection goes live. That figure covers the fibre side of a household bundle. It means the first thing to write into your budget is the monthly plan rather than a one-off cost.
Lyca Mobile
How much does Lyca Mobile cost at the cheapest end?+
Lyca Mobile's entry price is €2. Reference prices also set out prepaid bundles by name, with Bundle XS at the small end, Bundle M carrying a larger allowance plus extra data, and Bundle Unlimited for unlimited data. The unlimited bundle is priced at €39.99, so the top of the range sits well above the entry price.
Do I need to pass a credit check to sign up?+
No credit check is required. That makes Lyca Mobile approachable for readers who want a sim only line sorted without a credit check standing in the way. You still bring your own handset, since sim only is the only format sold, and contract, rolling and prepaid gives you prepaid or contract terms to choose between.
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