Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Hallon vs Lidl Connect
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Hallon |  Lidl Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Host network | Tre | Vodafone |
| Price from | SEK 19 | €4.99 |
| Reference plan prices | Cheapest overall - 5GB plan: 109 kr/month, 5GB plus 5GB promo, no contract | Cheapest 30GB or more - 50GB plan: 309 kr/month, 50GB plus 50GB promo, no contract | Cheapest unlimited: none listed, max 100GB plan | SMART XS: 4.99 per 4 weeks, 2 GB, no minimum term; SMART M: 13.99 per 4 weeks, 50 GB, no minimum term; Unlimited on Demand S: 9.99 per 4 weeks, 25 GB + unlimited 1GB top-ups, no minimum term |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Included |
| Markets | SE | DE |
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | €9.99 |
| eSIM | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Data rollover | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Network coverage | 99.3% | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Seller type (Mvno), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes).
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Key differences
- Support channels: only Hallon offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Lidl Connect offers Phone.
- Billing: only Hallon offers Rolling.
- Markets: only Hallon offers SE.
- Markets: only Lidl Connect offers DE.
Our verdict on each
Hallon
Hallon is a sim only provider on the Tre network selling plans in Sweden, with 5G, esim, wifi calling and data rollover on every plan and billing on rolling and prepaid terms. Entry sits at SEK 19, which suits readers who want a flexible Swedish plan with nothing to cancel rather than a long contract.
Lidl Connect
Lidl Connect is a prepaid virtual operator on the Vodafone network, and it suits people in Germany who want a small bill with no minimum term. It is not a fit for anyone who needs service in more than a single market.
Score breakdown
| Area | Hallon | Lidl Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8HigherEntry at SEK 19, month to month plans on 1 month, promos that add data rather than cut the monthly figure, cost score 9.8. | 9.5Entry at €4.99 and unlimited at €9.99 sit below the category medians €9.30 and €23.19. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherSim only, 5G, esim, wifi calling and rollover all on, with 99.5% of plans here sim only, and an offer score of 9.2. | 9.05G, EU roaming that is included, and the help centre in phone, email and help centre cover what most cheap plans omit. |
| Trust | 8.5Backed by HI3G Access AB trading since 2013, coverage at 99.3% on Tre, and a trust score of 8.5. | Not confirmed |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Hallon | Lidl Connect |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 79 of 416 | 88 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 45 of 137 | 51 of 137 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 74 of 367 | 83 of 367 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Hallon | Lidl Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Sweden | Germany |
Additional countries for Hallon: 1. Additional countries for Lidl Connect: 1.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Hallon | Lidl Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Rolling, PrepaidCovers more | Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1 | 1 |
| Legal entity | HI3G Access AB | Lidl Digital Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG |
| Headquarters | Sweden | Germany |
| Founded | 2013 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Phone, Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Hallon | Lidl Connect | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | €9.99lowest quarter | €19.99 |
| Network coverage | 99.3%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 99% |
Median across 71 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Hallon
Pros
- Sim only across the range, and 5G, esim, wifi calling and data rollover are all on the plan rather than sold as extras.
- Billing runs on rolling and prepaid and plans commit for 1 month, so there is no long tie in.
- Entry starts at SEK 19, with the cheapest plan listed sold without a contract and a bonus data promo on top.
Cons
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line in that set, so a network fault cannot be chased by voice.
- EU roaming is fair use rather than included, while 36.1% of the plans listed here carry EU roaming outright.
- Hallon sells in SE only, so it is a single market plan and offers no service in any other country.
Lidl Connect
Pros
- Billing is prepaid, and the reference plans carry no minimum term, so there is no long lock in to plan around.
- EU roaming is included, and only 36.1% of the plans in this category include it, so it sets this brand apart.
- 5G is supported, which matches 95.2% of the plans ranked here and keeps the tariff current.
Cons
- It sells in a single market, so anyone who wants one brand to cover more than one country should look elsewhere.
- Support runs on phone, email and help centre only, with no live chat or community forum listed.
- Lidl Connect has seller type mvno, while GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! are all listed as seller type network, so you deal with a virtual operator rather than the network.
Who each suits
Hallon
Who it suits
- Readers in SE who want a sim only plan on Tre with 5G, esim and rollover and nothing to cancel.
- People who want the service to run month to month on 1 month, so a change of job or phone costs them nothing.
- Travellers with modest data use who can live with fair use roaming inside the EU.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs to pick up a phone: support runs on email, chat and help centre only, and GETESA is the alternative to check, since it sells as a network rather than a virtual operator.
- Readers who prefer dealing with the network itself: GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! all sell as networks, where Hallon is mvno.
- Frequent EU travellers who want roaming included rather than fair use: Hallon's roaming is fair use, so yesss! is worth comparing on roaming terms.
Lidl Connect
Who it suits
- People in Germany who want EU roaming built into the tariff rather than added at the checkout.
- Light data users who want a small recurring bill and nothing to lock them in.
- Buyers who prefer prepaid top ups they can stop at any billing period, since billing is prepaid.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants to buy from the network itself: GETESA is listed as seller type network, while Lidl Connect has seller type mvno.
- Buyers who prefer a network seller to weigh against a virtual operator: yesss! is also listed as seller type network.
- Shoppers who want a second network option before deciding: Lonestar Cell MTN is listed as seller type network, so both network sellers can be set against this virtual operator.
Current offers
Hallon
Current offer
First period offer
Double data for life plus discount first 4 months: 19 kr/month for 4 months then 109 kr/month
Requires new private subscription; double data lasts while plan unchanged; intro price for 4 months then standard price
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Lidl Connect
Current offer
Bonus
Double start credit for new customers: 20 EUR
New customers, starter pack purchase
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Hallon | Lidl Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Sweden | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Hallon
How much does a Hallon plan cost?+
Prices start at SEK 19. The cheapest plan listed is the smallest allowance on the range, while the cheapest plan with a far bigger allowance sits well above entry, and both are sold without a contract. Hallon bills on rolling and prepaid terms, which covers a rolling and a prepaid setup.
Are Hallon prices introductory, or do they change at renewal?+
The promos add data rather than cut the monthly figure. The smallest plan carries a bonus allowance on top of the data it includes, and the larger plan carries a matching bonus, both without a contract, and plans run month to month on 1 month. Budget on the base figure in case the bonus is not in place.
Lidl Connect
What does Lidl Connect cost to start with?+
The entry plan, SMART XS, is €4.99. That is the floor for the whole range and it suits light data use each billing period. The Unlimited on Demand S plan is €9.99, which is the figure to budget if you want data without a ceiling. Both sit on prepaid billing, so nothing here is tied to a long contract.
Is there an unlimited data plan, and what does it include?+
Yes. The reference range runs from a small starter plan through a larger data plan to the Unlimited on Demand S plan, which comes with extra data top ups. Every one of them is billed on a repeating cycle with no minimum term, so you are not tied to a fixed end date. The unlimited plan is €9.99.