life:) review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

life:) is a prepaid network operator running short plans in a single market, with entry pricing at BYN 6.90 and unlimited data at BYN 14.90. It suits visitors and light data users who want an eSIM and 5G without a long contract, and it is priced in local currency.

Key facts

Best for
Cheap prepaid data in a single market on an eSIM, with no long commitment.
Seller type
Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
BYN 6.90 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Vse legko Plus: 14.90 BYN per month, 30 GB, 30 days; Bezlimit Light: 14.90 BYN per month, 15 GB plus unlimited at 1 Mbit/s, 30 days; Konstruktor: 6.90 BYN per month, 1 GB, 30 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Unlimited plan price
BYN 14.90 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Hotspot sharing
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Multi-line discount
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
BY (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
ZAO Best (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Belarus (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2004 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Prepaid
Contract length
1
Official website
life.com.by

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Plans start at BYN 6.90 on sim only tariffs, and the term is 1 month, so nothing is locked in.
  • Unlimited data starts at BYN 14.90, and eSIM and 5G are both offered on the same network.
  • A multi line discount is offered, so multiple lines on a single account cost less than separate ones.
  • Billing is prepaid and support runs on phone and help centre, including a help centre.

Cons

  • Entry pricing of BYN 6.90 buys a small data volume, so heavy users pay BYN 14.90 for unlimited data.
  • The service runs in BY only, so the plans do not carry beyond that market.
  • Support runs on phone and help centre only, with no live chat or email channel listed.
  • Terms of 1 month mean a longer commitment at a lower rate is not offered, unlike providers on contract billing.

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Scored 8.9 / 10 by TariffCue.

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Who it suits

  • Visitors and expats landing in the market who want data and a local number quickly
  • Light data users and prepaid customers who want to avoid a long contract
  • People who would rather set up an eSIM before arrival than wait for a physical card

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone after a locked-in monthly rate: GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! all bill on contract terms as well as prepaid.
  • Travellers who need coverage across a wider region, since life:) operates in Belarus.
  • Shoppers who want live chat or email, since support runs on phone and help centre.

What it does well

life:) sells sim only tariffs, so you pay for the plan and use a handset you already own. The network carries 5G, and eSIM is available for anyone who would rather not wait for a physical card to arrive. Hotspot sharing is supported, which turns the phone into a data source for a laptop or tablet. A multi line discount is offered, so multiple lines on a single account cost less than separate ones. The trade-off is that these are short prepaid tariffs rather than long contracts. Plans renew each month, so the figure you start on is the figure you keep paying, and the plan can be changed month to month.

Pricing

Entry pricing starts at BYN 6.90, the lowest tariff on the range. Unlimited data costs BYN 14.90, and a middle tier sits between the two with a larger data volume for more each month. Every tariff runs for 1 month and is billed in advance as prepaid. There is no introductory discount that steps up later: the monthly figure is the ongoing price, so what you see at entry is what you renew at. Because the plans are prepaid and short, there is no exit charge to weigh up. The trade-off against a contract provider is that a longer commitment in exchange for a lower monthly rate is not on offer.

Who runs it

life:) is a network operator rather than a reseller or a virtual provider, trading as ZAO Best and headquartered in Belarus. It was founded in 2004, so the company has a long operating record behind the network it sells on. Support runs on phone and help centre. A phone call handles anything urgent, and the help centre covers account, SIM and eSIM questions. Neither route needs an appointment, which helps if you are setting up shortly after arriving. As the operator of its own network, life:) controls its own coverage. That shapes the service directly: the network, the SIM handling and the tariffs all sit with the same company.

How life:) compares

Frequently asked questions

What does the cheapest life:) plan cost?+

Plans start at BYN 6.90. That is the entry tariff, and because the plans are prepaid and short, the same figure is what you pay each month you renew. It is billed as prepaid over a term of 1 month.

How much does unlimited data cost?+

Unlimited data costs BYN 14.90, above the entry price of BYN 6.90. The gap between the two tariffs is the cost of not counting data, and it is worth paying if you stream, tether or navigate often. Plans renew on prepaid billing, so the higher figure repeats each month.

Do I need a physical SIM when I arrive?+

Not necessarily. eSIM is available, so a plan can be set up without waiting for a card to arrive, and sim only tariffs mean you bring your own handset. Support runs on phone and help centre, so the help centre explains the eSIM steps if you need them.

Whose network do I get?+

life:) is a network operator, so it sells on its own network rather than reselling another provider's coverage. The network carries 5G, and hotspot sharing is supported, so the phone can act as a data source for other devices while you are out.

Can I get a discount for several numbers?+

Yes. A multi line discount is offered, so multiple lines on a single account reduce the cost per line. It is a straightforward way to bring a family or a group of travellers down on the monthly figure, and every line renews on the same 1 month term.

Is there a contract I can be locked into?+

No long contract is offered. Plans run for 1 month and are billed as prepaid, so you top up rather than commit. The benefit is freedom to leave; the cost is that a locked-in rate to hold a lower monthly price is unavailable.

Where does life:) operate?+

The service runs in Belarus, so life:) covers a single market rather than a wider region. The company is based in Belarus and trades as ZAO Best, having been founded in 2004. Anyone planning a trip outside that market would need a separate provider for the rest of the journey.

How do I reach life:) support?+

Support runs on phone and help centre. A phone call is the faster route for anything urgent, while the help centre covers account, SIM and eSIM questions, including the sim only ordering steps. Live chat and email are not listed among the channels, so plan for a call.

Sources

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

life:)

Cheap prepaid data in a single market on an eSIM, with no long commitment.

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