Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Lycamobile vs MasMovil
Where Lycamobile and MasMovil differ
| Compare |  Lycamobile |  MasMovil |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Mvno | Network |
| Price from | £3.50 | €4.90 |
| Reference plan prices | National Plus: GBP 5 per month, 30 GB, 30 days; UK Plan Unlimited: GBP 12.5 per month, Unlimited, 30 days; UK Plan Smart: GBP 3.5 per month, 5 GB, 30 days | 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 |
| Markets | GB | ES |
| Unlimited plan price | £12.50 | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi calling | Not confirmed | No |
| Data rollover | Not confirmed | No |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Credit check required | No | Not confirmed |
Same on both: SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes), EU roaming (Fair use).
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Key differences
- Lycamobile scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Billing: only Lycamobile offers Rolling.
- Billing: only MasMovil offers Contract.
- Contract length: only Lycamobile offers 12, 24.
- Markets: only Lycamobile offers GB.
- Markets: only MasMovil offers ES.
Our verdict on each
Lycamobile
Lycamobile suits UK readers who want a prepaid sim only line, 5G and an eSIM without a credit check or a long handset contract. It scores 9.2 overall, and entry pricing starts at £3.50 a month on a rolling monthly basis.
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 | Lycamobile | MasMovil |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherEntry pricing of £3.50 a month and unlimited data at £12.50 a month back a strong cost score. | 9.3Entry price of €4.90 sits under the site median of €9.30, and plan terms run 1 month. |
| Offer | 8.9HigherSim only plans, 5G, an eSIM, prepaid and rolling billing and terms of 1, 12 and 24 make for a flexible, low commitment lineup. | 8.8Sim only, eSIM and 5G are all included, hotspot sharing is on, and roaming in the EU runs on fair use terms. |
Where each is licensed and available
Additional countries for Lycamobile: 1. Additional countries for MasMovil: 1.
How they place
| Ranking | Lycamobile | MasMovil |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 6 of 416 | 12 of 416 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 5 of 367 | 9 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 20 of 389 | 24 of 389 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Lycamobile | MasMovil |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Prepaid, Rolling | Contract, Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1, 12, 24Covers more | 1 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Lycamobile | MasMovil | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited plan price | £12.50lowest quarter | Not confirmed | £22 |
Median across 19 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Lycamobile
Pros
- Entry pricing of £3.50 a month and unlimited data at £12.50 a month place it near the top of our price-from and unlimited tables.
- A credit check is not required, which is a shorter route to a live line than a provider that scores applicants first.
- Billing runs on prepaid and rolling terms and plan terms come in 1, 12 and 24, so a reader can start short and stay flexible.
Cons
- Roaming in Europe runs on fair use terms rather than being included, so regular travel calls for another plan.
- Lycamobile is an MVNO by mvno, where GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! are listed as networks, so readers set on a network seller should compare those instead.
- The entry price ranks 79 of 258 on our price-from list, so the lowest starting price in the comparison sits elsewhere.
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
Lycamobile
Who it suits
- UK readers wanting a cheap prepaid data line: sim only plans from £3.50 a month, sold in the United Kingdom, with no credit check.
- Readers who want 5G or an eSIM but not a handset bundle, and who can live with plan terms of 1, 12 and 24.
- Holders of a spare phone or tablet who can manage fair use roaming and a set data allowance.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want European roaming included in the price: Lycamobile runs roaming on fair use terms, and GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! are the alternatives to weigh instead.
- Anyone who insists on buying from a network rather than an MVNO, since GETESA (network), Lonestar Cell MTN (network) and yesss! (network) all sell as networks while Lycamobile is an MVNO by mvno.
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 | Lycamobile | MasMovil |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Lycamobile
What is the cheapest Lycamobile plan?+
UK Plan Smart is the entry plan, priced at £3.50 a month for a set data allowance. It is a sim only offer, so no handset is needed, and a credit check is not required. National Plus costs more for a larger allowance, while UK Plan Unlimited is the option for a reader who would rather not watch data.
How much does the unlimited plan cost?+
UK Plan Unlimited is quoted at £12.50 a month. On our unlimited price list Lycamobile ranks 44 of 173, so unlimited data is priced below the middle of the field. The figure is the same throughout, with no promotional opening rate listed for the plan.
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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