Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Lycamobile vs Twigby Mobile
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Lycamobile | Twigby Mobile ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £3.50 | $5 |
| 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 | Unlimited Talk/Text 2GB: $5/mo first 3 months ($15/mo after), 2GB, no contract; Unlimited: $25/mo first 3 months ($35/mo after), unlimited, no contract; Unlimited Talk/Text: $5/mo first 3 months ($10/mo after), 0GB, no contract |
| Unlimited plan price | £12.50 | $25 |
| Markets | GB | US |
| Wi-Fi calling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Not confirmed |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| 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 9.1.
- Billing: only Lycamobile offers Prepaid.
- Contract length: only Lycamobile offers 12, 24.
- Markets: only Lycamobile offers GB.
- Markets: only Twigby Mobile offers US.
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.
Twigby Mobile
Twigby Mobile suits US customers who want a sim only line with no contract and eSIM support, and the price on entry is one of the sharper ones on the site. The catch is what happens after the introductory period, when renewal rates sit well above $5.
Score breakdown
| Area | Lycamobile | Twigby Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherEntry pricing of £3.50 a month and unlimited data at £12.50 a month back a strong cost score. | 9.2Plans start at $5 on rolling billing, with an unlimited tier at $25. |
| 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. | 8.9Sim only, 5G, eSIM, wifi calling and hotspot sharing all sit on the same plan range. |
Availability and regulation
Additional countries for Lycamobile: 1. Additional countries for Twigby Mobile: 1.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Lycamobile | Twigby Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 6 of 416 | 15 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 3 of 137 | 7 of 137 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 20 of 389 | 27 of 389 |
Sources behind this comparison
Lycamobile
- lycamobile.co.uk: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Twigby Mobile
- twigby.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Lycamobile | Twigby Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Prepaid, RollingCovers more | Rolling |
| Contract length | 1, 12, 24Covers more | 1 |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | STX Group, LLC |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Chat, Help centre |
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.
Twigby Mobile
Pros
- Entry pricing of $5 sits comfortably in the lower end of the plans we price up.
- Billing is rolling and plan contract length is 1 month, so there is no long tie-in.
- Sim only, eSIM, 5G, wifi calling and hotspot sharing are all included.
Cons
- Renewal pricing on the entry plans is well above the $5 headline once the introductory period ends.
- Support runs on chat and help centre, so there is no phone line for problems that need a voice.
- The unlimited plan costs $25, a large step up from the entry figure of $5.
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.
Twigby Mobile
Who it suits
- US customers bringing their own handset and happy with a sim only line
- People who want a rolling monthly plan with no contract commitment
- Travellers or switchers who prefer an eSIM over a plastic card
Who should look elsewhere
- Customers who need unlimited data on a small budget, since the unlimited tier costs $25
- Anyone who prefers to phone support, because support runs on chat and help centre
- Readers outside US, where the service is not offered
Country by country
| Country | Lycamobile | Twigby Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
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.
Twigby Mobile
How much does Twigby Mobile cost to start?+
Plans start at $5 on a rolling monthly basis, with a plan contract length of 1 month. That headline figure is introductory, so the standard rate is higher once the first period ends. Budget on the standard rate rather than the opening price.
What does unlimited data cost?+
The unlimited plan is priced at $25. That is well above the $5 entry figure, so unlimited data is a step up rather than a default. Billing stays rolling, so nothing locks you in beyond the rolling month.
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