Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Lycamobile vs PremiumSIM
Lycamobile vs PremiumSIM: the differences
| Compare |  Lycamobile |  PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £3.50 | €6.99 |
| 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 | Allnet Flat 50+10 GB: 19.99 EUR per month, 60 GB, 24 months; No unlimited plan listed; Allnet Flat 2 GB: 6.99 EUR per month, 2 GB, 24 months |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Included |
| Markets | GB | DE |
| Unlimited plan price | £12.50 | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi calling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 33 |
| Credit check required | No | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Seller type (Mvno), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes).
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Key differences
- Lycamobile scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
- Billing: only Lycamobile offers Prepaid.
- Billing: only PremiumSIM offers Contract.
- Contract length: only Lycamobile offers 12.
- Markets: only Lycamobile offers GB.
- Markets: only PremiumSIM offers DE.
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.
PremiumSIM
PremiumSIM suits people in Germany who want a low entry price on a sim only plan, a wide support choice and a fibre option from the same seller. Sim only tariffs start at €6.99, and the fixed line runs on fttc and fttp.
Score breakdown
| Area | Lycamobile | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherEntry pricing of £3.50 a month and unlimited data at £12.50 a month back a strong cost score. | 9.0Entry price of €6.99 sits under the €9.30 site median, with a €49.99 fibre setup fee. |
| Offer | 8.9Sim only plans, 5G, an eSIM, prepaid and rolling billing and terms of 1, 12 and 24 make for a flexible, low commitment lineup. | 9.0HigherSim only on 1 and 24 terms, with 5G, eSIM, wifi calling and EU roaming in 33 countries. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Lycamobile | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Lycamobile | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 6 of 416 | 22 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 3 of 137 | 12 of 137 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 20 of 389 | 33 of 389 |
Where these facts come from
Lycamobile
- lycamobile.co.uk: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
PremiumSIM
- premiumsim.de: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Lycamobile | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Prepaid, Rolling | Contract, Rolling |
| Contract length | 1, 12, 24Covers more | 1, 24 |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Drillisch Online GmbH |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Broadband
| Fact | Lycamobile | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Not confirmed | Fttc, Fttp |
| Top download speed (Mbps) | Not confirmed | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | Not confirmed | 5.8 to 40 |
| Setup fee | Not confirmed | €49.99 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | €44.99 |
| Router | Not confirmed | FRITZ!Box 7510, 7630 or 7690 from 4.99 EUR per month |
| Address checker | Not confirmed | https://www.premiumsim.de/glasfaser |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Lycamobile | PremiumSIM | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited plan price | £12.50lowest quarter | Not confirmed | £22 |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 33lowest quarter | 100 |
Median across 176 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.
PremiumSIM
Pros
- Sim only plans start at €6.99, below the €9.30 median across listed brands
- Terms run 1 and 24, so a rolling option sits next to a longer commitment
- 5G, eSIM and wifi calling are all available, which is what most listed mobile plans carry
Cons
- The fibre line carries a setup fee of €49.99 and post contract pricing of €44.99
- As an mvno, the provider sets its own tariffs on another carrier's network and stays inside DE
- Uploads of 5.8 to 40 Mbps sit below downloads of 1,000 Mbps, which matters for sending large files
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.
PremiumSIM
Who it suits
- People in Germany who want a sim only plan on 1 and 24 terms
- Households that want mobile and a fibre line from one seller, with €49.99 to budget for at the start
- Travellers who need EU roaming included in 33 countries
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after unlimited data, since no unlimited plan appears among the reference plan prices
- Buyers who want the host network itself, where yesss! sells as a network
- People who need service beyond DE, with Lonestar Cell MTN listed as a network
Country by country
| Country | Lycamobile | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
PremiumSIM
What does the cheapest PremiumSIM mobile plan cost?+
The starting price across the range is €6.99, set on a small allnet plan. A second reference plan adds a much larger data allowance at a higher monthly cost, and no unlimited plan appears among the reference plan prices. Heavy data users would pay for the larger tier from the first bill.
How long is the contract?+
Plan contract months run 1 and 24, so a short rolling arrangement sits alongside a longer commitment. Billing is offered as contract or rolling, which lets you match the term to how long you expect to keep the line. Households that expect to move soon should read the longer term carefully.
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