Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
GlocalMe vs Lonestar Cell MTN
Where GlocalMe and Lonestar Cell MTN differ
| Compare | GlocalMe ReviewVisitVisit |  Lonestar Cell MTN |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Mvno | Network |
| Price from | €24.65 | $0.20 |
| Reference plan prices | 10GB 30-day EU High Speed (38 countries) Data Package: EUR 43.95, 10GB, prepaid 30 days | 10GB 30-day Global Data Package: EUR 73.70, 10GB, prepaid 30 days | 10GB 30-day Germany Data Package: EUR 20.83, 10GB, prepaid 30 days | Social Bundle: $0.20, varies, prepaid; Data Bundle 70MB 1 Day: $0.35, 70MB, prepaid; Data Bundle 23.3GB 30 Days: $50.00, 23.3GB, prepaid - no 30GB+ 12-month or unlimited listed |
| Roaming countries | from 200 | 170 |
| Host network | Multiple partner mobile networks (390+ carrier networks in 200+ countries) | Not confirmed |
| SIM-only | Not confirmed | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Markets | Not confirmed | LR |
Same on both: eSIM (Yes), EU roaming (Paid).
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Key differences
- Lonestar Cell MTN scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 8.7.
- Billing: only Lonestar Cell MTN offers Contract.
Our verdict on each
GlocalMe
GlocalMe suits travellers and long trips across many markets, with prepaid eSIM data on partner networks in from 200 countries and 5G included. Entry sits at €24.65, above the prepaid median of €3.07, so the wider footprint costs more at the start of a plan.
Lonestar Cell MTN
Lonestar Cell MTN suits people who want a small prepaid data line rather than a long contract, with prices starting at $0.20 and both sim only and eSIM available. It is a network seller listed for LR, with roaming across 170 countries and European roaming billed separately.
Score breakdown
| Area | GlocalMe | Lonestar Cell MTN |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.0Entry price sits above the prepaid median of €3.07, though the Germany package is a low outlier. | 9.9HigherEntry at $0.20 with prepaid bundles listed drives the cost score of 9.9 out of ten. |
| Offer | 9.3Coverage of from 200 countries partner markets, prepaid billing and 5G on a single eSIM ready profile make the offer wide. | 9.3Sim only, eSIM and roaming across 170 countries back the offer score of 9.3 out of ten. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | GlocalMe | Lonestar Cell MTN |
|---|---|---|
| Phone plans with eSIM | 1 of 389 | 66 of 389 |
Licences and countries
| Country | GlocalMe | Lonestar Cell MTN |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Liberia |
Sources behind this comparison
GlocalMe
- eu.glocalme.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Lonestar Cell MTN
- lonestarcell.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | GlocalMe | Lonestar Cell MTN |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Prepaid | Contract, PrepaidCovers more |
| Contract length | Not confirmed | 1 |
| Legal entity | GlocalMe | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Liberia |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | GlocalMe | Lonestar Cell MTN | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming countries | from 200highest quarter | 170above the median | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
GlocalMe
Pros
- A single profile reaches from 200 countries on multiple partner networks, so trips that cross borders do not need a new plan each time
- Billing is prepaid, so a data package ends on its own terms with no contract to exit
- 5G is available, which matters where partner networks in the destination have it
Cons
- Entry price of €24.65 is above the prepaid median of €3.07 and near the top of the ranking on price from at 15 of 15
- EU roaming is paid, so trips inside the EU need a regional package such as the EU High Speed data package rather than the base profile
- GlocalMe is listed as an mvno, which puts a reseller between customers and the host carrier networks
Lonestar Cell MTN
Pros
- Entry starts at $0.20, and the brand ranks 11 out of 258 brands on price from.
- Sim only and eSIM are both listed as available, so no handset and no physical card are needed to start.
- You can stay prepaid or take a contract, since billing is listed as contract and prepaid.
Cons
- European roaming is paid, so EU trips are not covered by the local price.
- Rolling billing is not offered: the listing shows contract and prepaid only, while yesss! lists contract, rolling and prepaid terms.
- The listed plan prices stop at a monthly data bundle and are sold on contract and prepaid terms, so heavy users buy extra data in blocks on a 1 month term.
Who each suits
GlocalMe
Who it suits
- Travellers crossing several countries on a single prepaid profile
- People who want 5G data abroad without a contract
- Long trips where a regional or global data package is clearer than buying a local plan in each market
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers staying in a single market, where a single-country eSIM usually starts lower than a global package.
- Anyone wanting EU roaming bundled into the base plan, since roaming here is paid
- Readers who want a named host carrier, as GlocalMe lists multiple partner networks rather than a single host
Lonestar Cell MTN
Who it suits
- People in LR who want a data-only line on the host network starting at $0.20.
- Travellers who need wide roaming and accept paying for it, given coverage across 170 countries and European roaming at paid.
- Shoppers who prefer buying from the network itself: the seller type here is network, against reseller at Astound.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants rolling monthly billing, since yesss! lists contract, rolling and prepaid while this brand offers contract and prepaid only.
- Buyers who want a reseller model instead of a host network, since Astound is listed as reseller and this brand as network.
- Readers who want an unlimited plan, since the listed plan prices show none and stop at a monthly data bundle.
Current offers
Lonestar Cell MTN
Current offer
Bonus
New SIM welcome with free MoMo and recharge bonus: $0.50 plus 300-400% bonus
Buy new SIM for 100LRD, register SIM and recharge; bonus on first 3 months on network
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | GlocalMe | Lonestar Cell MTN |
|---|---|---|
| Liberia | No | Yes |
Questions about each
GlocalMe
How much does a GlocalMe data package cost?+
Prices start at €24.65. Reference packages include an EU High Speed data package, a Global data package and a Germany data package, each carrying the same data allowance. Every package is prepaid for a fixed window, so there is no contract to serve and no monthly bill to cancel.
Does GlocalMe sell monthly plans or only prepaid packages?+
Billing is prepaid, so what you buy is a data package rather than a monthly subscription. Packages are loaded and used within their window. That suits short trips, though anyone wanting a repeating monthly bill would need a different kind of provider.
Lonestar Cell MTN
What does Lonestar Cell MTN cost to get started?+
Entry pricing starts at $0.20, and the brand sits at 11 out of 258 brands ranked on price from. The listed plan prices show a social bundle, a small daily data bundle and a monthly data bundle, each sold on prepaid terms, so the headline figure is the floor rather than a typical monthly spend.
How long are the contracts and can I pay prepaid?+
The listed plans carry a contract length of 1 month, so there is no long tie-in to weigh up. Billing is listed as contract and prepaid, which lets you stay on prepaid terms or take a contract. The plan prices are sold as short bundles rather than a year-long package.