LycaMobile review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

LycaMobile suits anyone wanting a prepaid Norwegian SIM that can be topped up month to month without a long commitment, pairing an eSIM with included EU roaming and 5G. Entry sits at NOK 99 for the Smart S starter bundle, while the Smart Max unlimited plan costs NOK 499.

Key facts

Best for
A prepaid SIM or eSIM you can change or drop month to month, with EU roaming already in the bundle.
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
NOK 99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Lyca Smart S: 99 NOK per month, 1GB, 30 days; Lyca Smart Max: 499 NOK per month, Unlimited, 30 days; Lyca Smart XL: 99 NOK per month, 60GB first 3 months then 30GB, 30 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Unlimited plan price
NOK 499 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
EU roaming
Included (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Prepaid
Contract length
1
Official website
lyca-mobile.no

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Entry pricing of NOK 99 makes the smallest bundle easy to try, and 156 of 258 brands on entry price shows it is competitive without being the cheapest listed.
  • An eSIM is available, so a new line can be set up without waiting for a card in the post.
  • 5G is available on the network alongside included EU roaming, a pairing that is not common in this segment.
  • Everything is prepaid on prepaid terms with a 1-month period, so there is no long arrangement tying a household in.
  • The unlimited option at NOK 499 gives heavy users a cap-free route that ranks 163 of 173 on that price.

Cons

  • Billing runs on prepaid terms, so the contract option is not among its billing choices and anyone wanting a paid-down handset has to look at an alternative.
  • The plan period is 1 month, so renewing a better bundle or adding lines means repeat top-ups rather than a set arrangement.
  • The entry bundle at NOK 99 comes with a small data allowance, so light use only: heavy data users face the NOK 499 plan from the outset.
  • Compared with yesss!, which bills on contract, rolling and prepaid terms, a contract option is not among LycaMobile's choices.
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Who it suits

  • Households that want a second or travel line and pay only for the months they use it.
  • Travellers who want EU roaming already included rather than bought as an add-on.
  • Anyone bringing their own unlocked handset and only needs a SIM or an eSIM profile.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Shoppers who want a phone on a monthly instalment plan; GETESA bills on prepaid and contract terms and yesss! on contract, rolling and prepaid.
  • People who need a longer arrangement to spread the cost of a device, since the plan period is 1 month.
  • Anyone after the lowest unlimited price in the market, where LycaMobile places 163 of 173.

How it compares on our data

LycaMobile sits in the middle of the field on both price measures rather than at either extreme. On price from, the brand places 156 among 258 brands tracked, which puts it well inside the pack. The unlimited price tells a similar story: 163 of 173 on that measure. Read together, the two rankings point to a provider priced around the centre of the market, with no headline entry bargain and no premium to pay for the name. That is a fair place to be for a household choosing between a small monthly top-up and a capped unlimited bundle, and it means switching is rarely a money-saving decision in either direction.

Plans and prices

The range opens with the Smart S starter bundle at NOK 99, and the Smart Max unlimited plan sits at the other end at NOK 499. Each bundle is bought as a standalone monthly top-up rather than a subscription, so there is no annual tie-in and nothing to cancel beyond the month in use. The one introductory element sits on the data allowance rather than on price: the Smart XL bundle carries a larger allowance for its opening period and a lower one afterwards, so the later figure is the one to check before settling on it. In practice the choice is between paying NOK 99 for a modest slice of data each month or stretching to NOK 499 for a bundle with no cap, and moving between the two is a matter of topping up differently.

Core features

Three things define the core feature set. An eSIM is available, so a new number can be provisioned straight onto an existing handset without waiting for a physical card to arrive. 5G is available on the network, so supported devices can connect on the newer radio access the operator offers. The bundles are sold as SIM only options, which means the plan covers the line and its data rather than bundling a handset with it. Taken together, these three points make LycaMobile a practical fit for anyone who already owns a compatible phone and wants the flexibility of a digital-first line.

How LycaMobile compares

Where LycaMobile is available

Available
Norway

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What does the cheapest LycaMobile plan cost?+

Entry pricing starts at NOK 99 for the smallest data bundle on the range. The brand places 156 of 258 on that measure, so the entry level is competitive without being the cheapest in the market. Larger bundles and the unlimited option cost more.

How much is the unlimited plan?+

The unlimited option is priced at NOK 499, and the brand ranks 163 of 173 on that price. It is the top end of the range, aimed at people whose data use is high enough that a capped bundle would be restrictive.

Is a contract required with LycaMobile?+

No long contract is involved. Billing is on prepaid terms and the plan period is 1 month, so each bundle is a standalone top-up. You can change or drop the plan without a notice period, which is the main reason to pick it over a contract-based provider.

Can I get an eSIM from LycaMobile?+

An eSIM is available, so a new line can be provisioned on a compatible handset without waiting for a physical card. That suits travellers and anyone adding a second number quickly, and it works alongside prepaid billing on prepaid terms and the 1-month plan period.

Does LycaMobile include roaming in the EU?+

Roaming in the EU is included in the bundles at included, with no separate add-on needed. That is a stronger position than providers whose EU roaming is fair-use or chargeable, and it removes a common source of surprise charges for anyone who splits time across several European countries.

Does LycaMobile offer 5G?+

5G is available on the network, so a compatible handset can connect on the newer radio access the operator offers. Combined with the eSIM option and billing on prepaid terms, this makes it a workable choice for a new device without an arrangement attached to it.

Do I get a handset with the plan?+

The plans are sold as SIM only options, so they cover the line and its data rather than including a phone. Anyone who wants a handset paid off alongside the service should look at GETESA or yesss!, which bill on contract terms as well as prepaid, while LycaMobile bills on prepaid terms.

Who is LycaMobile suited to?+

It suits households that want a second line, a travel SIM or a spare number and prefer paying only for the months they use it. Entry at NOK 99 keeps the smallest bundle affordable, and EU roaming is included at included, so a travel line needs no roaming add-on. It suits anyone bringing their own handset.

Sources

  • lyca-mobile.no/en/bundles checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Billing, ESIM, EU roaming, 5G, Contract length, Price from, Reference plan prices, SIM-only, Unlimited plan price

    “A prepaid SIM card is a SIM card you pay for upfront”

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A prepaid SIM or eSIM you can change or drop month to month, with EU roaming already in the bundle.

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