Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Lyca Mobile vs Visible
Lyca Mobile vs Visible: the differences
| Compare |  Lyca Mobile |  Visible |
|---|---|---|
| Host network | KPN | Verizon |
| Price from | €2 | $25 |
| Reference plan prices | Bundle XS: 10 EUR per 30 days, 5 GB, prepaid; Bundle M: 20 EUR per 30 days, 20+20 GB, prepaid; Bundle Unlimited: 39.99 EUR per 30 days, unlimited data, prepaid | Visible: $25/mo, unlimited data, monthly; Visible: $275/year, unlimited data, annual; Visible+: $35/mo, unlimited data, monthly |
| Unlimited plan price | €39.99 | $25 |
| EU roaming | Included | Paid |
| Markets | NL | US |
| Wi-Fi calling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 140 |
| Mid-contract price rises | Not confirmed | The rate you see is the rate you pay |
| Credit check required | No | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Seller type (Mvno), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes), Hotspot sharing (Yes).
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Key differences
- Lyca Mobile scores higher overall: 8.9 vs 8.8.
- Support channels: only Lyca Mobile offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Visible offers Chat, Community.
- Billing: only Lyca Mobile offers Contract.
- Contract length: only Lyca Mobile offers 24.
- Markets: only Lyca Mobile offers NL.
- Markets: only Visible offers US.
Our verdict on each
Lyca Mobile
Lyca Mobile is a Dutch virtual operator for readers who want a sim only plan they can start without a credit check and use abroad. Entry pricing sits at €2, the plan runs on the KPN network, and eSIM, hotspot sharing and 5G are part of the deal.
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 | Lyca Mobile | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0HigherEntry at €2 with a 9 cost part, against an unlimited bundle at €39.99. | 8.6The Visible plan starts at $25 and that figure already includes unlimited data, so entry price and unlimited price match. |
| Offer | 8.8Sim only, eSIM, hotspot sharing and 5G, plus contract, rolling and prepaid billing, scoring 8.8 on offer. | 9.1HigherSim only, an eSIM, 5G, wifi calling and hotspot sharing are included, with roaming across 140 countries charged as paid. |
Availability and regulation
Additional countries for Lyca Mobile: 1. Additional countries for Visible: 1.
Which one suits you
Pick Lyca Mobile if cost matter most.
Pick Visible if offer matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Lyca Mobile | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 23 of 416 | 27 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 13 of 137 | 15 of 137 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 17 of 367 | 20 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 34 of 389 | 38 of 389 |
Sources behind this comparison
Lyca Mobile
- lycamobile.nl: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Visible
- visible.com: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Lyca Mobile | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract, Rolling, PrepaidCovers more | Rolling, Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1, 12, 24Covers more | 1, 12 |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Verizon Value, Inc. |
| Support channels | Phone, Help centre | Chat, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Lyca Mobile | Visible | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 140above the median | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Lyca Mobile
Pros
- Entry pricing of €2 puts a sim only plan at the cheap end, and the brand ranks 36 of 258 on price from.
- No credit check is required, so a line can start without one.
- Runs on the KPN network with EU roaming included, so the bundle holds up on trips abroad.
Cons
- Bundle Unlimited is priced at €39.99 and the brand ranks 145 of 173 on unlimited price, so the unlimited end is the weaker side of the range.
- Coverage depends on the KPN network as an mvno, while GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! are each listed as a network seller.
- Plans are listed for NL only, so this is a Netherlands option rather than a multi-market one.
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
Lyca Mobile
Who it suits
- People bringing their own handset, since sim only is the only format sold and terms run at 1, 12 and 24 months.
- Travellers who want data abroad kept inside the bundle, with EU roaming included on a plan listed for NL.
- Anyone who cannot or does not want a credit check run, since no credit check is required.
Who should look elsewhere
- Support seekers who want chat or email, since support runs on phone and help centre only.
- Readers who want a network seller rather than a virtual operator should weigh GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss!, each listed as a network rather than an mvno.
- Budgets built around unlimited data, since Bundle Unlimited at €39.99 ranks 145 of 173 on unlimited price.
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 | Lyca Mobile | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Lyca Mobile
How much does Lyca Mobile cost at the cheapest end?+
Lyca Mobile's entry price is €2. Reference prices also set out prepaid bundles by name, with Bundle XS at the small end, Bundle M carrying a larger allowance plus extra data, and Bundle Unlimited for unlimited data. The unlimited bundle is priced at €39.99, so the top of the range sits well above the entry price.
Do I need to pass a credit check to sign up?+
No credit check is required. That makes Lyca Mobile approachable for readers who want a sim only line sorted without a credit check standing in the way. You still bring your own handset, since sim only is the only format sold, and contract, rolling and prepaid gives you prepaid or contract terms to choose between.
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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