LycaMobile Phone Plans Review
LycaMobile is a name that could be familiar to you if you’re an expat, or if you’ve done a bit of travelling overseas. As a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) running on the Telstra 4G network, LycaMobile is a global brand with its headquarters in London and is available in over 20 countries.
It’s one of the few telcos that has a real emphasis on providing affordable international calls, so it is an ideal provider for expats, travellers, international students and anyone else who needs to make international calls regularly. While many other telcos focus on entertainment features or huge data offerings, LycaMobile’s more unique emphasis puts it in a position where it has more of an opportunity to shine. But just how does LycaMobile’s prepaid SIM-only plans really stack up?
How does LycaMobile compare to other providers?
The following table shows a selection of phone plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of lowest standard monthly cost to highest, then by data allowance, largest to smallest. Use our comparison tool to see all plans available on Canstar Blue’s database. This table includes products with links to referral partners.
Here is a selection of postpaid plans from Canstar Blue’s database with a minimum of 10GB of data, listed in order of standard cost, lowest to highest, then by data allowance, largest to smallest. Try out our comparison tool for mobile phone plans to see a range of offers from other providers. This table includes products with links to referral partners.
The following table shows a selection of SIM-only postpaid plans with a minimum of 60GB data on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of their standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. Try out our comparison tool for mobile phone plans to see a range of offers from other providers. This is a selection of products with links to a referral partner.
LycaMobile plans at a glance
LycaMobile offers SIM-only prepaid plans across a range of price points with varying data inclusions. You’ll also find some unlimited international calls to select countries, with included countries varying from plan-to-plan. All of these plans do include unlimited standard national calls and SMS, with plans starting at $15 and going up to $50. You might also find deals like discounts on your first recharge or bonus data on offer, so keep an eye out to see what is available.
Additionally, LycaMobile offers a weekly plan, costing $10 per seven days, including 10GB data and unlimited calls to 29 countries. Long-term plans over three month, six month and 12 month periods are also available through LycaMobile, with each plan offering unlimited calls to 39 countries.
What does LycaMobile offer?
International call value is where LycaMobile really does shine. While the plans do offer the basics for national talk and text and decent data inclusions, five of the seven plans include unlimited international calls to select countries. The top two plans expand the unlimited calls to include a massive 54 countries, further cementing LycaMobile as one of the best telcos for international call inclusions. Since these plans are only available as prepaid plans, that does give you the flexibility and freedom to cancel whenever you want.
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LycaMobile network and coverage
LycaMobile operates as an MVNO on the Telstra 4G and 3G network to deliver its phone and data services to over 99% of the Australian population. Telstra is also working at building more towers across the country to improve regional coverage. If you have Telstra coverage in your area, this opens up access to LycaMobile and many of the other MVNOs on the network. Below is a screenshot of LycaMobile’s current 4G and 3G coverage, represented by the green and orange/brown areas. You can check the LycaMobile website for more detailed information.
Features and bonuses
All of LycaMobile’s plans come with unlimited standard national calls and SMS, plus unlimited calls from Lyca to Lyca numbers.
- International calls: LycaMobile’s international call inclusions are definitely a big draw card if you have friends and family overseas. The XS plan offers unlimited calls to 14 countries including Canada, China, New Zealand, the UK and USA. The S and M plans include access to 35 countries in total, plus additional 30 or 10-minute allowances to other select countries. The L and XL plans include unlimited calls to 60 countries, including many European countries, plus a choice of 300 or 100-minute call allowances to further select countries.
- Auto-recharge: After your first recharge, you can set up auto-recharge so your plan will automatically top up after the balance drops under the amount you set it at.
- International roaming: You are able to use your LycaMobile phone overseas, but you’ll need to check the roaming rates on the LycaMobile website to determine how much it will cost you to use it on your travels.
- Data add-ons: If you run out of data, you can purchase a data add-on for your plan through LycaMobile. 1GB costs $5, 2GB costs $10, and 5GB costs $25. These data add-ons last 28 days before they expire.
Individual products
LycaMobile Unlimited 15 plan
Unlike most of LycaMobile’s other plans, this base plan doesn’t include any of the international call inclusions. However, you will get unlimited standard national talk and text, plus 4GB of data to use over 28 days.
LycaMobile Unlimited 20 plan
Like the Unlimited 15 plan, there are no international call inclusions, but you will get unlimited standard national talk and text, plus 10GB of data, all to use over 28 days.
LycaMobile Unlimited XS plan
The XS plan is where you start if you want those generous international call inclusions. For $25 over 28 days, it includes unlimited standard national talk and text and 10GB of data. Plus you’ll get unlimited calls to 14 select countries, including New Zealand, China, the UK and USA.
LycaMobile Unlimited S plan
For $30 over 28 days, you’ll get 35GB of data and unlimited standard national calls and text. The S plan also includes unlimited international calls to 35 countries.
LycaMobile Unlimited M plan
The M plan is $40 over 28 days and you’ll get the same unlimited standard national calls and text, plus 50GB of data. For your unlimited international call allowance, you’ll get access to 35 countries including Japan, Peru and Puerto Rico.
LycaMobile Unlimited L plan
The L plan is where you get a big jump in unlimited international call allowance with access to 60 countries, including France, Greece, Italy, Israel, South Korea and Spain. You’ll get unlimited standard national talk and text, plus 50GB of data, all for $45 over a 28 day period.
LycaMobile Unlimited XL plan
The top-level plan, the XL plan, includes unlimited standard national talk and text, plus 80GB of data for $50 over 28 days. You’ll also get unlimited international calls to the same 60 countries as the L plan, plus a choice of either 300 or 100 international minutes to further select countries.
Other LycaMobile plans
LycaMobile also offers one seven day plan and two long-term plans:
- Seven-day plan: 10GB for $10 per seven days (Includes unlimited international minutes to 39 countries)
- Six-month plan: 150GB for $150 per six months (Includes unlimited international minutes to 39 countries)
- 12 month plan: 420GB for $360 per 12 months, $288 for new customers (Includes unlimited international minutes to 39 countries)
LycaMobile contact details/customer support
Need some help with your LycaMobile plan or service? The telco offers several contact and support options, including:
- General customer support: 1300 854 607 or 122 from LycaMobile numbers
- Email: cs@lycamobile.com.au
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lycamobileAU
- LycaMobile app for both iPhone and Android
How does LycaMobile compare?
LycaMobile isn’t the only telco offering Telstra network coverage at lower prices. The following providers also use parts of Telstra’s 4G and 3G networks.
Is LycaMobile a good deal?
Keeping in touch with friends and family overseas used to be expensive, but technology advancements makes it easier than ever to keep in touch, whether it’s through social media or mobile apps. However there is still a need to be able to make international calls rather than relying on apps and internet, and that’s where LycaMobile really shines.
While there are other telcos offering even more data for your money than LycaMobile, if you have a need for unlimited international calls, LycaMobile definitely has one of the most comprehensive international call plans you’ll be able to get. The purchasing is a little confusing as you select a plan and then have the option to add a recharge amount to your SIM plan order.
LycaMobile does offer some good value for money and if you’re an expat, student or traveller, you’ll definitely be able to find some good value. If you are looking into prepaid phone plans, it might be worth keeping LycaMobile in the mix as you compare phone plans.
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About the author of this page
This page was written and is regularly updated by Canstar Blue’s Senior Telco Specialist, Emma Bradstock. An expert in all things phone, internet, gaming and streaming, Emma helps to make complicated subjects easier for readers to understand, as well as covering the latest news and reviews across the telco industry. She’s passionate about helping consumers make better-informed telco choices and highlighting the next best deals.