Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
ho. Mobile vs Visible
ho. Mobile vs Visible: the differences
| Compare |  ho. Mobile |  Visible |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €6.95 | $25 |
| 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 | Visible: $25/mo, unlimited data, monthly; Visible: $275/year, unlimited data, annual; Visible+: $35/mo, unlimited data, monthly |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Paid |
| Markets | IT | US |
| Host network | Not confirmed | Verizon |
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | $25 |
| Wi-Fi calling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 140 |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mid-contract price rises | Not confirmed | The rate you see is the rate you pay |
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 8.8.
- Support channels: only ho. Mobile offers Phone.
- Billing: only Visible offers Rolling.
- Contract length: only Visible offers 12.
- Markets: only ho. Mobile offers IT.
- Markets: only Visible 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.
Visible
Visible is a prepaid MVNO running on Verizon, and it suits anyone who wants unlimited data in the US without a long contract or a price that rises after the first bill. The Visible plan starts at $25 on terms of 1 and 12 months.
Score breakdown
| Area | ho. Mobile | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0HigherEntry price €6.95 undercuts the site median €9.30 and the prepaid listing median €6.02. | 8.6The Visible plan starts at $25 and that figure already includes unlimited data, so entry price and unlimited price match. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherSim only and eSIM both offered, prepaid billing prepaid and a term of 1-month keep the range simple. | 9.1Sim only, an eSIM, 5G, wifi calling and hotspot sharing are included, with roaming across 140 countries charged as paid. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | ho. Mobile | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 10 of 416 | 27 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 6 of 137 | 15 of 137 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 7 of 367 | 20 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 22 of 389 | 38 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
Visible
- visible.com: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ho. Mobile | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Prepaid | Rolling, PrepaidCovers more |
| Contract length | 1 | 1, 12Covers more |
| Legal entity | Fastweb S.p.A. | Verizon Value, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Italy | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Chat, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ho. Mobile | Visible | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | $25at the median | $25 |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 140above the median | 100 |
Median across 176 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.
Visible
Pros
- The Visible plan starts at $25 and already includes unlimited data, so the entry price and the unlimited price are one and the same line.
- Billing runs on rolling and prepaid and terms run 1 and 12 months, so there is no long lock in and leaving is straightforward.
- Visible states that the rate you are shown is the rate you pay, so the price does not step up after the first bill.
Cons
- Roaming is paid rather than part of the plan, though it does reach 140 countries.
- Support runs on chat, help centre and community, and no phone line sits among them.
- The service is offered in the United States, so it is not sold outside the US.
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.
Visible
Who it suits
- You want unlimited data on a Verizon line in the US and would rather bring your own handset, since the plan is sim only.
- You want a short commitment, because billing runs on rolling and prepaid and terms run 1 and 12 months.
- You travel across 140 countries and are happy to pay for roaming, since it is paid rather than included.
Who should look elsewhere
- GETESA, which is a network seller, so the line would come from the network operator rather than an MVNO on Verizon
- yesss!, also a network seller, if a network's own plan suits you better than a virtual operator's
- Lonestar Cell MTN, another network seller, for the same reason: the plan comes from the network itself rather than an MVNO
Current offers
Visible
Current offer
Country by country
| Country | ho. Mobile | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Visible
What does Visible cost, and is the cheapest plan the unlimited one?+
Yes on both counts. The Visible plan starts at $25 and that entry plan already includes unlimited data, so you do not have to move up a tier for it. Unlimited data is listed at $25, the same figure, and billing runs on rolling and prepaid terms.
Does my bill go up after the first month?+
No step up is planned. Visible states that the rate you are shown is the rate you pay, so the headline figure is what you keep paying rather than an introductory offer. If you would rather commit, terms run 1 and 12 months, which covers both the rolling line and an annual option with unlimited data.
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