Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Lidl Connect vs Very Mobile
Lidl Connect vs Very Mobile: the differences
| Compare |  Lidl Connect |  Very Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €4.99 | €1.99Lower |
| Reference plan prices | 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 | Very 5.99: EUR 5.99/month, 150GB, no contract; Very Giga illimitati: EUR 14.99/month, unlimited data, no contract; Very Things 1.99: EUR 1.99/month, 2GB, no contract |
| Unlimited plan price | €9.99Lower | €14.99 |
| Markets | DE | IT |
| Host network | Vodafone | Not confirmed |
| eSIM | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wi-Fi calling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mid-contract price rises | Not confirmed | Price fixed forever, never increased |
| Network coverage | Not confirmed | 99.7% |
Same on both: Seller type (Mvno), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), EU roaming (Included).
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Key differences
- Very Mobile scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Price from is lower at Very Mobile: €1.99 vs €4.99.
- Unlimited plan price is lower at Lidl Connect: €9.99 vs €14.99.
- Support channels: only Lidl Connect offers Email.
- Support channels: only Very Mobile offers Chat.
- Billing: only Very Mobile offers Rolling.
- Markets: only Lidl Connect offers DE.
- Markets: only Very Mobile offers IT.
Our verdict on each
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.
Very Mobile
Very Mobile suits anyone in Italy who wants a prepaid SIM only plan at a low entry price and a rate that never rises. Prices start at €1.99, the unlimited plan costs €14.99, and the price rule fixes the rate for good.
Score breakdown
| Area | Lidl Connect | Very Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5Entry at €4.99 and unlimited at €9.99 sit below the category medians €9.30 and €23.19. | 9.6HigherVery Things starts at €1.99 and the unlimited plan sits at €14.99, with the price rule promising the rate is never increased. |
| Offer | 9.05G, EU roaming that is included, and the help centre in phone, email and help centre cover what most cheap plans omit. | 9.1HigherSim only, 5G, Esim, Wifi calling and Hotspot sharing are all included, and coverage reaches 99.7% of the population. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Lidl Connect | Very Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €4.99 | €1.99 |
| Unlimited plan price | €9.99 | €14.99 |
Pick Lidl Connect if, pick Very Mobile if
Pick Lidl Connect if unlimited plan price matter most.
Pick Very Mobile if price from matter most.
A third option
Simbye has price from at €1.95, against €4.99 for Lidl Connect and €1.99 for Very Mobile.
Simbye reviewSources behind this comparison
Lidl Connect
- lidl.de: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Very Mobile
- verymobile.it: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Lidl Connect | Very Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 88 of 416 | 71 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 51 of 137 | 42 of 137 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 83 of 367 | 67 of 367 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Lidl Connect | Very Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Prepaid | Prepaid, RollingCovers more |
| Contract length | 1 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Lidl Digital Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Germany | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, Help centre | Phone, Help centre, Chat |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Lidl Connect | Very Mobile | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €4.99below the median | €1.99lowest quarter | €5 |
| Unlimited plan price | €9.99lowest quarter | €14.99below the median | €19.99 |
| Network coverage | Not confirmed | 99.7%highest quarter | 99% |
Median across 117 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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.
Very Mobile
Pros
- Entry pricing of €1.99 for the Very Things plan puts it near the bottom of the price table.
- The price rule states the price is fixed forever and never increased, so the entry rate holds at renewal.
- The Very Giga illimitati plan gives unlimited data for €14.99, below the site median for unlimited pricing.
Cons
- It is an MVNO on mvno rather than a network, so support and coverage rest on a host network rather than its own.
- Support runs on phone, help centre and chat only, with no email or community channel listed.
- The unlimited plan is not the cheapest way in: €14.99 is well above the entry price of €1.99.
Who each suits
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.
Very Mobile
Who it suits
- Shoppers in Italy who want a prepaid SIM only plan with no contract
- People who plan to keep the same SIM for a long time and want the rate to stay put
- Travellers inside the EU who want roaming included in the plan
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who need service outside Italy, since it runs in IT only
- Shoppers who want a network carrier rather than a reseller, and should look at Lonestar Cell MTN with network
- People who need a physical store relationship, and should compare GETESA with network
Current offers
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 | Lidl Connect | Very Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Italy | No | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
Very Mobile
What does the cheapest Very Mobile plan cost?+
The cheapest plan is Very Things at €1.99, a small data allowance on a prepaid basis. It runs with no contract, so there is no minimum term to serve. The price rule also states the price is fixed and never increased.
How much is the unlimited data plan?+
The Very Giga illimitati plan costs €14.99 for unlimited data. It is the top of the range rather than the entry point, and it too runs without a contract. On the site, unlimited plans rank at 48 out of 173 brands.