Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
ho. Mobile vs MobileX
ho. Mobile vs MobileX: the differences
| Compare |  ho. Mobile | MobileX ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €6.95 | $3.88 |
| 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 | Build Your Own from $3.88 per month, custom data, month-to-month; Basic Unlimited 10GB: $14.88 per month, unlimited talk text plus 10GB, month-to-month; Basic Unlimited 30GB: $24.88 per month, unlimited talk text plus 30GB, month-to-month |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Paid |
| Markets | IT | US |
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | $14.88 |
| Wi-Fi calling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Data rollover | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Seller type (Mvno), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes).
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Key differences
- MobileX scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Support channels: only ho. Mobile offers Community.
- Support channels: only MobileX offers Email.
- Billing: only MobileX offers Rolling.
- Markets: only ho. Mobile offers IT.
- Markets: only MobileX offers US.
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.
MobileX
MobileX suits US readers who want a prepaid plan with a low entry price and no contract attached, scoring 9.4 overall. Build Your Own starts at $3.88 on 1 month, and that same monthly rate carries into every later period, so nothing has to be unwound at renewal.
Score breakdown
| Area | ho. Mobile | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Entry price €6.95 undercuts the site median €9.30 and the prepaid listing median €6.02. | 9.5HigherPlans start at $3.88 and the unlimited tier starts at $14.88, so both entry points sit low. |
| Offer | 9.2Sim only and eSIM both offered, prepaid billing prepaid and a term of 1-month keep the range simple. | 9.2Everything runs month to month on 1 month, with eSIM, 5G, wifi calling, hotspot sharing and data rollover included. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | ho. Mobile | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 10 of 416 | 2 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 6 of 137 | 1 of 137 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 7 of 367 | 2 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 22 of 389 | 16 of 389 |
Sources behind this comparison
ho. Mobile
- ho-mobile.it: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- supporto.ho-mobile.it: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
MobileX
- mymobilex.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ho. Mobile | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Prepaid | Prepaid, RollingCovers more |
| Contract length | 1 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Fastweb S.p.A. | Mobile X Global, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Italy | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ho. Mobile | MobileX | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | $14.88lowest quarter | $25 |
Median across 32 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.
MobileX
Pros
- Build Your Own starts at $3.88 on a plan where the data allowance is set by the customer
- Plans run 1 month, so there is no long term to serve
- Unlimited talk and text plans start at $14.88
Cons
- European roaming is paid, so travel adds cost rather than arriving with the plan
- The seller type is mvno, so service runs over a host network and local coverage needs checking
- Coverage is listed for US, so anyone who needs service across several countries should look wider
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.
MobileX
Who it suits
- Residents of US who want a prepaid plan with no long contract
- People who want unlimited talk and text from $14.88
- Readers who want an eSIM, rollover data and hotspot sharing on a flexible plan
Who should look elsewhere
- GETESA readers who would rather buy from a network than a mvno
- Lonestar Cell MTN readers who want the network itself rather than a virtual brand
- Travellers who need roaming inside the monthly plan, since European roaming is paid
Current offers
MobileX
Current offer
Bonus
Unlimited 30 50GB data promo: 50GB data
Offer applicable to Unlimited 30 Standard Access single month plan only. Any unused data does not rollover.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | ho. Mobile | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | Yes | No |
| United States | 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.
MobileX
What is the cheapest MobileX plan?+
Build Your Own starts at $3.88 and you set the data allowance on it yourself. The published reference prices for the plans are monthly and month to month, so that entry figure is the ongoing figure rather than a promotional rate that changes later. A reader comparing a low headline price with a long contract deal is comparing two different structures here, not two stages of one sale.
Does MobileX use contracts or lock-ins?+
No long term is attached. Billing is prepaid and rolling and plans sit at 1 month, the short contract length that flexible mobile deals tend to use. Nothing ties you in for a year, so a reader who wants to change plan or walk away can do so without serving out a term first.
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