epic review
Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Epic is a Maltese network serving households that want one provider for voice and data, with sim only lines, 5G and eSIM across the range. It suits people who want unlimited local data at €8.49 and accept that longer plans open at a promotional rate before renewing higher.
Key facts
- Best for
- Malta households that want unlimited local data and eSIM straight from the network.
- Seller type
- Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- SIM-only
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- €5.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Reference plan prices
- Basic: EUR 8.49/month promo then EUR 19.99, unlimited local, 24-month; Standard: EUR 13.50/month promo then EUR 29.99, unlimited local 5G, 24-month; Talk Pack: EUR 5.99/28 days, 500MB, prepaid (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Unlimited plan price
- €8.49 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- 5G
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- eSIM
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- EU roaming
- Fair use (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Roaming countries
- 150 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- MT (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Epic Communications Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Malta (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Billing
- Contract, Rolling, Prepaid
- Contract length
- 1, 24
- Official website
- epic.com.mt
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unlimited local data from €8.49 puts Epic at 18 of 173 brands on that measure.
- Billing spans contract, rolling and prepaid, so a prepaid pack or a rolling line can grow into a contract without changing provider.
- The seller type is network, so the network, the SIM and the support team behind email, chat and phone are one company.
- Roaming covers 150 countries and contract terms run 1 and 24, giving both short and long commitments.
Cons
- The €8.49 figure is a promotional rate, and the same Basic plan renews at more than double that monthly amount.
- Spain, Italy and France are not among its markets (MT), so the network footprint stays inside a single market.
- EU roaming is fair use, so data use inside Europe sits under a fair use cap rather than an included allowance.
Who it suits
- Households in Malta that want unlimited local data and an eSIM from the operator that runs the network.
- People who want to start on a prepaid pack and move to a rolling line or a longer contract later.
- Travellers who need roaming across 150 countries rather than a single home network.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers chasing only the lowest monthly figure, since yesss! lists an entry price of €0 against Epic's €5.99.
- Anyone who wants prepaid and contract billing without rolling terms, since Lonestar Cell MTN bills on contract and prepaid while Epic adds rolling.
- Buyers who only consider prepaid providers, since GETESA bills on prepaid and contract with no rolling option.
Where it sits among rivals
On the cheapest plan price, Epic ranks 114 of 258 brands, which is a mid-table spot once promotional offers and reseller deals are counted in. The unlimited price gives a much better reading: 18 of 173 brands. Anyone who streams, works on a phone or shares a hotspot should weigh the unlimited rank rather than the entry rank, because that is where Epic's pricing separates it from the field.
Pricing
Entry plans start at €5.99 and the unlimited price is €8.49, both published in euro. The distance between the two is small, so a light prepaid pack and unlimited local data cost broadly the same for the first term. Two things matter for a longer view of the bill: the unlimited figure is a promotional rate on a contract plan, and the rolling and prepaid options mean you can pay month to month without that rate at all.
What it does well
Sim only, 5G and eSIM are all available. A sim only line takes the handset out of the equation, 5G runs on the pay monthly range, and eSIM lets a new line start without waiting for a card in the post. Roaming abroad covers 150 countries, which is the part of the offer that matters most if your time is split between Malta and somewhere else.
Who runs it
Epic is run by Epic Communications Limited, headquartered in Malta. Support runs on email, chat and phone, covering email, chat, phone and a help centre. Because the network and the support team belong to the same company, a plan change, a roaming question or a billing query all land with one provider rather than being passed between a network and a separate seller.
How epic compares
- 9.3 vs 8.5
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Budget Thuis Mobile
9.3 vs 9.1
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- 9.3 vs 8.0
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- 9.3 vs 8.0
Where epic is available
- Available
- Malta
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does the cheapest Epic plan cost?+
Entry plans start at €5.99 and the unlimited price is €8.49. Billing runs contract, rolling and prepaid, so a prepaid pack, a rolling monthly line and a longer contract are all offered by the same network. A sim only line on the prepaid side keeps the monthly figure at the lower end of the range.
What happens to the price after the promotional period?+
The Basic plan is listed at a promotional monthly rate and then a higher renewal rate, so the later figure is the one to budget for. Contract terms run 1 and 24. The unlimited entry price is €8.49, which is what the promotion is measured against.
Does Epic sell sim only lines and eSIMs?+
Sim only, 5G and eSIM are all available on this network. The seller type is network, so the SIM, the network and the support team come from the same provider, which is Epic Communications Limited. That keeps upgrades and line changes inside one company.
Where does Epic run and how does roaming work?+
The network runs in MT and is headquartered in Malta, so it is a single market operation. International roaming covers 150 countries. Use inside the EU is fair use, which means sustained heavy data abroad can attract limits, so check the terms before a long trip.
How do I reach Epic support?+
Support runs on email, chat and phone, so email, chat, phone and a self service help centre are all listed as ways to reach the company. The same provider, Epic Communications Limited, handles account, billing and roaming questions, which keeps a single point of contact for a plan change.
Is Epic a network operator or a reseller?+
The seller type is network, which places Epic among networks on the site rather than with the resellers. Plans come from Epic Communications Limited, headquartered in Malta. Support sits in house too, on email, chat and phone, so the network, the bill and the help desk are the same company.
How does Epic score on price against other brands?+
On price from, Epic sits at 114 of 258 brands, while its unlimited price sits at 18 of 173. Entry prices are advertised widely, so the unlimited ranking carries more weight for anyone who uses a lot of data.
How is Epic rated overall?+
Epic scores 9.3 overall, with 9.4 on cost and 9.2 on offer. The cost part rests on the unlimited price of €8.49 against what the rest of the site charges for comparable plans, while the offer part reflects the range of billing and line types.
Sources
- epic.com.mt/contact-us checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Support channels
“Luqa LQA 4000, Malta”
- epic.com.mt/esim checked September 30, 2026
Backs: ESIM
“An eSIM is an embedded SIM inside your device”
- epic.com.mt/international/going-abroad checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Roaming countries
“Value Roaming in 150 countries”
- epic.com.mt/network checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Seller type
“Epic has been ranked Malta's highest-performing mobile network”
- epic.com.mt/paymonthlyplans checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Billing, EU roaming, 5G, Contract length, Reference plan prices, Unlimited plan price
“Free from contract”
- epic.com.mt/value checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets, Price from, SIM-only
“you can only switch to Epic if you have a Maltese number”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
epic
Malta households that want unlimited local data and eSIM straight from the network.