Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Lyca Mobile Ireland vs MasMovil
Where Lyca Mobile Ireland and MasMovil differ
| Compare |  Lyca Mobile Ireland |  MasMovil |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €9 | €4.90Lower |
| Reference plan prices | 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 | MAS 15GB: 4.90 EUR/month, 15GB, no permanencia | MAS 50GB: 7.90 EUR/month, 50GB, no permanencia | MAS 300GB: 19.90 EUR/month, 300GB, no permanencia |
| EU roaming | Included | Fair use |
| Markets | IE | ES |
| Seller type | Not confirmed | Network |
| Unlimited plan price | €10 | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi calling | Not confirmed | No |
| Data rollover | Not confirmed | No |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes).
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Key differences
- MasMovil scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at MasMovil: €4.90 vs €9.
- Support channels: only MasMovil offers Chat, Phone.
- Billing: only Lyca Mobile Ireland offers Rolling.
- Billing: only MasMovil offers Contract.
- Markets: only Lyca Mobile Ireland offers IE.
- Markets: only MasMovil offers ES.
Our verdict on each
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.
MasMovil
MasMovil is a Spanish network selling its own SIM only lines with no minimum term, which suits readers who want a short commitment and a low entry price of €4.90. The trade-off is a narrow feature list: data does not roll over and calls over wifi are out.
Score breakdown
| Area | Lyca Mobile Ireland | MasMovil |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Entry at €9 ranks 155 of 258, but unlimited at €10 ranks 22 of 173 | 9.3Entry price of €4.90 sits under the site median of €9.30, and plan terms run 1 month. |
| Offer | 8.8Billing is prepaid and rolling on 1-month terms with eSIM and 5G, though help runs on help centre only | 8.8Sim only, eSIM and 5G are all included, hotspot sharing is on, and roaming in the EU runs on fair use terms. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Lyca Mobile Ireland | MasMovil |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 19 of 416 | 12 of 416 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 14 of 367 | 9 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 30 of 389 | 24 of 389 |
A third option
Simbye has price from at €1.95, against €9 for Lyca Mobile Ireland and €4.90 for MasMovil.
Simbye reviewSources behind this comparison
Lyca Mobile Ireland
- lycamobile.ie: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
MasMovil
- masmovil.es: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Lyca Mobile Ireland | MasMovil |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Prepaid, Rolling | Contract, Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1 | 1 |
| Support channels | Help centre | Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Lyca Mobile Ireland | MasMovil | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €9above the median | €4.90below the median | €5 |
| Unlimited plan price | €10lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €19.99 |
Median across 117 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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
MasMovil
Pros
- Entry price of €4.90 sits below the site median of €9.30, and it ranks 87 of 258 brands on that measure.
- Plan terms run 1 month, so there is nothing to serve out before you leave.
- Sim only tariffs are available, and eSIM is offered, so you can bring a light line without a handset.
Cons
- Data rollover is not available, so unused data is lost at the end of each cycle.
- Lonestar Cell MTN lists an entry price of $0.20, lower than €4.90, so the cheapest way in sits with that brand instead.
- Roaming in the EU runs on fair use terms rather than being included outright.
Who each suits
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
MasMovil
Who it suits
- Readers in the market listed as ES who want a single-market setup.
- People who want a SIM only line and a term of 1 month with no long commitment.
- Anyone who needs hotspot sharing and 5G on a budget line.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who relies on rolling monthly billing, since yesss lists contract, rolling and prepaid options.
- Readers who call often from indoors on weak signal, since wifi calling is not supported.
- People who want unused data to move into the next cycle, since data rollover is not available.
Country by country
| Country | Lyca Mobile Ireland | MasMovil |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Yes | No |
| Spain | No | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
MasMovil
How much does a MasMovil line cost to start?+
Lines start at €4.90, which is below the site median entry price of €9.30. Across the site, €6.99 is the typical starting figure for this kind of deal, and €6.99 is the typical figure among mobile networks.
Do I have to sign a long contract?+
Plan terms run 1 month, so there is no long minimum to serve. That is a good match for anyone who expects their data use or income to change and wants to leave without a large exit bill.
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