Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Lycamobile vs Very Mobile
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Lycamobile |  Very Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £3.50 | €1.99 |
| 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 | Very 5.99: EUR 5.99/month, 150GB, no contract; Very Giga illimitati: EUR 14.99/month, unlimited data, no contract; Very Things 1.99: EUR 1.99/month, 2GB, no contract |
| Unlimited plan price | £12.50 | €14.99 |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Included |
| Markets | GB | IT |
| Wi-Fi calling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mid-contract price rises | Not confirmed | Price fixed forever, never increased |
| Credit check required | No | Not confirmed |
| Network coverage | Not confirmed | 99.7% |
Same on both: Seller type (Mvno), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes).
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Key differences
- Very Mobile scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Contract length: only Lycamobile offers 12, 24.
- Markets: only Lycamobile offers GB.
- Markets: only Very Mobile offers IT.
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.
Very Mobile
Very Mobile suits anyone in Italy who wants a prepaid SIM only plan at a low entry price and a rate that never rises. Prices start at €1.99, the unlimited plan costs €14.99, and the price rule fixes the rate for good.
Score breakdown
| Area | Lycamobile | Very Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Entry pricing of £3.50 a month and unlimited data at £12.50 a month back a strong cost score. | 9.6HigherVery Things starts at €1.99 and the unlimited plan sits at €14.99, with the price rule promising the rate is never increased. |
| 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. | 9.1HigherSim only, 5G, Esim, Wifi calling and Hotspot sharing are all included, and coverage reaches 99.7% of the population. |
Where each is licensed and available
Additional countries for Lycamobile: 1. Additional countries for Very Mobile: 1.
How they place
| Ranking | Lycamobile | Very Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 6 of 416 | 71 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 3 of 137 | 42 of 137 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 5 of 367 | 67 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 20 of 389 | 85 of 389 |
What we checked
Lycamobile
- lycamobile.co.uk: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Very Mobile
- verymobile.it: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Lycamobile | Very Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Prepaid, Rolling | Prepaid, Rolling |
| Contract length | 1, 12, 24Covers more | 1 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Phone, Help centre, Chat |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Lycamobile | Very Mobile | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network coverage | Not confirmed | 99.7%highest quarter | 99% |
Median across 30 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.
Very Mobile
Pros
- Entry pricing of €1.99 for the Very Things plan puts it near the bottom of the price table.
- The price rule states the price is fixed forever and never increased, so the entry rate holds at renewal.
- The Very Giga illimitati plan gives unlimited data for €14.99, below the site median for unlimited pricing.
Cons
- It is an MVNO on mvno rather than a network, so support and coverage rest on a host network rather than its own.
- Support runs on phone, help centre and chat only, with no email or community channel listed.
- The unlimited plan is not the cheapest way in: €14.99 is well above the entry price of €1.99.
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.
Very Mobile
Who it suits
- Shoppers in Italy who want a prepaid SIM only plan with no contract
- People who plan to keep the same SIM for a long time and want the rate to stay put
- Travellers inside the EU who want roaming included in the plan
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who need service outside Italy, since it runs in IT only
- Shoppers who want a network carrier rather than a reseller, and should look at Lonestar Cell MTN with network
- People who need a physical store relationship, and should compare GETESA with network
Country by country
| Country | Lycamobile | Very Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 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.
Very Mobile
What does the cheapest Very Mobile plan cost?+
The cheapest plan is Very Things at €1.99, a small data allowance on a prepaid basis. It runs with no contract, so there is no minimum term to serve. The price rule also states the price is fixed and never increased.
How much is the unlimited data plan?+
The Very Giga illimitati plan costs €14.99 for unlimited data. It is the top of the range rather than the entry point, and it too runs without a contract. On the site, unlimited plans rank at 48 out of 173 brands.
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