Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
ho. Mobile vs Lyca Mobile
Where ho. Mobile and Lyca Mobile differ
| Compare |  ho. Mobile |  Lyca Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €6.95 | €2Lower |
| Reference plan prices | ho. 150GB: EUR 6.95 per month, 150 GB, no contract; ho. 250GB: EUR 8.95 per month, 250 GB, no contract; ho. 150GB 5G: EUR 9.95 per month, 150 GB, no contract | 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 |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Included |
| Markets | IT | NL |
| Host network | Not confirmed | KPN |
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | €39.99 |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Credit check required | Not confirmed | No |
Same on both: Seller type (Mvno), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes).
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Key differences
- ho. Mobile scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Price from is lower at Lyca Mobile: €2 vs €6.95.
- Support channels: only ho. Mobile offers Chat, Community.
- Billing: only Lyca Mobile offers Contract, Rolling.
- Contract length: only Lyca Mobile offers 12, 24.
- Markets: only ho. Mobile offers IT.
- Markets: only Lyca Mobile offers NL.
Our verdict on each
ho. Mobile
ho. Mobile suits anyone in Italy who wants a large prepaid data allowance with no contract term, and the entry plan in the range starts at €6.95 a month. Sim only, eSIM and 5G all come as standard, so short stays and long resident lines are covered, while EU roaming runs on fair use terms.
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 | ho. Mobile | Lyca Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Entry price €6.95 undercuts the site median €9.30 and the prepaid listing median €6.02. | 9.0Entry at €2 with a 9 cost part, against an unlimited bundle at €39.99. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherSim only and eSIM both offered, prepaid billing prepaid and a term of 1-month keep the range simple. | 8.8Sim only, eSIM, hotspot sharing and 5G, plus contract, rolling and prepaid billing, scoring 8.8 on offer. |
Choosing between them
Pick ho. Mobile if offer matter most.
Pick Lyca Mobile if price from matter most.
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | ho. Mobile | Lyca Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Italy | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for ho. Mobile: 1. Additional countries for Lyca Mobile: 1.
What we checked
ho. Mobile
- ho-mobile.it: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- supporto.ho-mobile.it: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Lyca Mobile
- lycamobile.nl: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | ho. Mobile | Lyca Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 10 of 416 | 23 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 6 of 137 | 13 of 137 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 7 of 367 | 17 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 22 of 389 | 34 of 389 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ho. Mobile | Lyca Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Prepaid | Contract, Rolling, PrepaidCovers more |
| Contract length | 1 | 1, 12, 24Covers more |
| Legal entity | Fastweb S.p.A. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Italy | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ho. Mobile | Lyca Mobile | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €6.95above the median | €2lowest quarter | €5 |
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | €39.99highest quarter | €19.99 |
Median across 117 listed providers.
Pros and cons
ho. Mobile
Pros
- The entry plan in the range at €6.95 a month sits below the site median €9.30 and below the prepaid listing median €6.02.
- Billing is prepaid and the contract term is 1 month, so a line can end without a cancellation charge.
- Sim only and eSIM are both offered, with 5G available, so a new handset can be set up without waiting for a physical card.
Cons
- EU roaming is fair use, so heavy travel use is not carried on the same terms as unlimited roaming.
- Service runs in Italy, so the plan has no reach beyond that market.
- Billing is prepaid with terms of 1 month, so unlike GETESA or yesss! there is no contract option for spreading a handset cost.
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
ho. Mobile
Who it suits
- People in Italy who want a large data allowance with no contract term to serve.
- New arrivals and short stays who want an eSIM instead of a card in the post.
- Households that want a prepaid line with phone and chat support.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want a contract to spread the cost of a handset: GETESA and yesss! sell as networks (network, network) while this brand is prepaid only.
- Frequent EU travellers, since roaming runs on fair use terms rather than being included.
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 | ho. Mobile | Lyca Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | Yes | No |
| Netherlands | No | Yes |
Questions about each
ho. Mobile
What is the cheapest ho. Mobile plan?+
The entry plan in the range is priced at €6.95 a month with no contract term attached. A larger allowance is available on the next plan, and a 5G version of the entry allowance sits above that. Every option is sim only and prepaid, so there is no handset cost and no minimum term to serve.
Is there a contract to serve?+
Billing is prepaid and the contract term listed is 1 month. The reference plans are described as carrying no contract, so a line can end without a cancellation charge. The trade-off is that you top up as you go rather than locking in a device discount over a longer term.
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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