Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Kyivstar vs Lyca Mobile Ireland
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Kyivstar |  Lyca Mobile Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | UAH 220 | €9 |
| Reference plan prices | VSE RAZOM Comfort: 220 UAH/mo, 10GB, contract; VSE RAZOM Legkyi Contract: 370 UAH/mo, 40GB, contract; SuperGig Light eSIM: 400 UAH/mo, unlimited, prepaid | Ireland Plus: EUR 9 per 28 days, 30 GB, no contract; Unlimited Plus: EUR 10 per 28 days, unlimited, no contract; National S: EUR 10 per 28 days, 5 GB, no contract |
| Unlimited plan price | UAH 400 | €10 |
| 5G | No | YesHas it |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Included |
| Markets | UA | IE |
| Seller type | Network | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: SIM-only (Yes), eSIM (Yes).
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Key differences
- Kyivstar scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- 5G: only Lyca Mobile Ireland.
- Support channels: only Kyivstar offers Chat, Phone.
- Billing: only Kyivstar offers Contract.
- Billing: only Lyca Mobile Ireland offers Rolling.
- Markets: only Kyivstar offers UA.
- Markets: only Lyca Mobile Ireland offers IE.
Our verdict on each
Kyivstar
Kyivstar suits anyone in Ukraine who wants a network's own SIM only deal with a short contract and the option of an unlimited eSIM plan. Entry pricing starts at UAH 220, and the trust side rests on a long operating history plus support you can reach several ways.
Lyca Mobile Ireland
Lyca Mobile Ireland is a prepaid sim only brand on the Three network that suits anyone wanting a single low monthly line with no fixed term and no handset. It scores 9 overall, and the honest catch is that 22 of 173 on unlimited pricing is where the value sits.
Score breakdown
| Area | Kyivstar | Lyca Mobile Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.3Entry at €9 ranks 155 of 258, but unlimited at €10 ranks 22 of 173 |
| Offer | 8.8Entry at UAH 220, an unlimited prepaid option at UAH 400 and short contracts of 1 month, though roaming runs on fair use terms. | 8.8Billing is prepaid and rolling on 1-month terms with eSIM and 5G, though help runs on help centre only |
| Trust | 9.8Sold by the network itself (network), backed by ПрАТ «Київстар» and 1994, with help on chat, phone and help centre. | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Kyivstar | Lyca Mobile Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 11 of 416 | 19 of 416 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 8 of 367 | 14 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 23 of 389 | 30 of 389 |
Where these facts come from
Kyivstar
- shop.kyivstar.ua: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- kyivstar.ua: 7 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Lyca Mobile Ireland
- lycamobile.ie: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Kyivstar | Lyca Mobile Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract, Prepaid | Prepaid, Rolling |
| Contract length | 1 | 1 |
| Legal entity | ПрАТ «Київстар» | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1994 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Pros and cons
Kyivstar
Pros
- Kyivstar sells as a network (network), so the SIM only deal comes straight from the operator rather than a reseller.
- Contract length is 1 month, a short commitment next to a long fixed contract.
- An unlimited option exists in SuperGig Light eSIM, prepaid at UAH 400 for anyone tired of counting data.
Cons
- European roaming runs on fair use terms, so frequent travel is not covered outright.
- Plans run in UA only, so readers based in another market would be looking at the wrong operator.
- Billing is limited to contract and prepaid, with no rolling monthly option for people who like to cancel freely.
Lyca Mobile Ireland
Pros
- Unlimited Plus is priced at €10, which ranks 22 of 173 and sits well under the €23.19 typical unlimited price
- Billing is prepaid and rolling, so there is no credit check and no long lock in before you use the line
- The contract length on file is 1 month, so a bad month costs a month rather than a year
Cons
- Entry price of €9 ranks only 155 of 258, so the headline figure is not the cheapest on the table
- Support runs on help centre only, which is thin help for anyone whose prepaid account needs more than a self service lookup
- The offer score of 8.8 trails the cost score of 9.3, so the value is in the price rather than in the extras
Who each suits
Kyivstar
Who it suits
- People living in UA who want the network's own SIM only line with eSIM support.
- Buyers happy to cap their data and pay less, since entry pricing starts at UAH 220 on a contract plan.
- Customers who like several routes to help, offered through chat, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- yesss!, if you want a rolling billing option, since yesss! lists contract, rolling and prepaid while Kyivstar bills on contract and prepaid terms.
- Lonestar Cell MTN, if the entry figure decides it, since its entry price is $0.20 against Kyivstar's UAH 220.
- GETESA, if you want a second prepaid and contract pair to weigh, since GETESA lists prepaid and contract while Kyivstar serves UA only.
Lyca Mobile Ireland
Who it suits
- Someone in IE who wants a low cost data line with no handset to pay off
- A heavy data user who values unlimited data at €10 over per gigabyte allowances
- Anyone switching from a contract SIM who wants rolling prepaid billing on 1 month
Who should look elsewhere
- You want a bundled new phone, since these plans are sim only with no device
- You need a fixed end date in writing, since billing is prepaid and rolling rather than a contract, which GETESA offers on prepaid and contract
- You want a first line that carries a brand new network in Ireland, since these plans ride on the Three network
Country by country
| Country | Kyivstar | Lyca Mobile Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | No | Yes |
| Ukraine | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Kyivstar
What does the entry plan cost?+
The entry plan is VSE RAZOM Comfort at UAH 220, sold on a contract basis. The range also lists VSE RAZOM Legkyi Contract as a larger contract plan. Because Kyivstar is a network seller rather than a reseller, these are the operator's own tariffs, so the figure quoted is the network's own.
Is there a plan with unlimited data?+
Yes. SuperGig Light eSIM is a prepaid plan priced at UAH 400 with unlimited data, and it is the only unlimited option listed. The other two plans, VSE RAZOM Comfort and VSE RAZOM Legkyi Contract, come with a data allowance instead, which is where the lower UAH 220 entry point sits.
Lyca Mobile Ireland
How much does Lyca Mobile Ireland cost at entry?+
Entry pricing starts at €9, and billing is prepaid and rolling, so the figure is prepaid rather than tied to a minimum term. Because the contract length on file is 1 month, the same rate covers each cycle. There is no separate introductory price that rises later.
What does unlimited data cost on Lyca Mobile Ireland?+
Unlimited Plus is €10, which puts Lyca Mobile Ireland 22 of 173 on unlimited pricing. Set against the typical unlimited price of €23.19 across the plans we track, the figure here sits well under the middle of the field. It is the strongest reason to shortlist this brand.
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