Lycamobile

Lyca Mobile is an international prepaid wireless provider operating on the T-Mobile network in the United States. Known for its focus on affordable international calling, Lyca Mobile has carved out a niche among customers who need to stay connected with friends and family around the world. The brand is recognized for its extensive global presence, offering service in dozens of countries, which makes it especially appealing to immigrants, frequent travelers, and those who require international communication at low rates. In the U.S., Lyca Mobile targets value seekers with a range of competitively priced plans, frequent discounts for new subscribers, and options to prepay for multiple months at a time for even greater savings. All plans are prepaid, and you can bring your own compatible device or purchase a limited selection of phones directly from Lyca Mobile.

One distinctive aspect of Lyca Mobile is its international inclusions: all plans come with unlimited calling and texting to 100+ countries, and most plans include additional international calling credit. The service is sold online, in retail stores, and at partner outlets throughout the U.S. and worldwide. Lyca Mobile plans are contract-free, allowing flexibility to switch or cancel as your needs change. However, plan selection and device options are more limited than some other carriers, and there are unique policies such as SIM deactivation after extended inactivity, which are important to understand before signing up.

Lyca Mobile Phone Plans Explained

Lyca Mobile offers a range of prepaid plans designed to fit different data and international calling needs. Here’s a detailed look at each plan and its unique features:

LycaMobile 500MB Monthly: This entry-level plan provides unlimited talk and text with 500MB of high-speed data each month. Hotspot usage is allowed, and you can call or text to over 100 countries at no extra cost. Once you reach the 500MB limit, your data shuts off entirely for the remainder of the billing cycle, there’s no throttled slow data. This is the only Lyca Mobile plan that does not include unlimited throttled data. Substantial savings are available if you prepay for 3, 6, or 12 months upfront, with the 12-month price averaging as low as $8/month plus tax. The plan supports key features such as WiFi calling, VoLTE, and RCS messaging but does not include multi-line discounts or 2G fallback data.

LycaMobile 19: This plan includes unlimited talk and text and data with 3GB of high-speed data, and full hotspot support. As with all Lyca Mobile plans, you’ll receive unlimited international calls and texts to 100+ countries, plus a $1.50 international calling credit. You can get the lowest rates by prepaying for several months at a time—annual pricing averages $10/month plus tax.

LycaMobile 23: With this plan, you receive unlimited data with 5GB of high-speed data and all the unlimited calling and texting benefits. Hotspot is included, and you’ll have unlimited international calls to over 100 countries, a $1.50 international calling credit. Multi-month discounts bring the effective cost as low as $13/month plus tax when prepaid for a year.

LycaMobile 29: Offering 10GB of high-speed data before throttle with hotspot access. It features unlimited international talk and text, plus a $5 international calling credit.  The annual prepay rate averages $20/month plus tax.

LycaMobile 12GB: This plan provides 12GB of high-speed data per month and unlimited international calling and texting. Hotspot is supported. Multi-month discounts are available, with a 12-month commitment bringing the cost down to $22/month plus tax.

LycaMobile 39: This plan includes 15GB of high-speed data, unlimited talk and text to over 100 countries, hotspot usage, and a $10 bonus international calling credit. With annual prepayment, the plan averages $24/month plus tax.

LycaMobile Unlimited 40GB: This unlimited plan features 40GB of high-speed data (no hotspot included), unlimited talk and text to 100+ countries, a $5 international calling credit, and 200 domestic roaming minutes and texts per month, something not offered on the lower-tier plans. Multi-month savings apply, and the annual cost averages $35/month plus tax.

LycaMobile Unlimited 60GB: Lyca Mobile’s top-tier plan delivers 60GB of high-speed data with full hotspot support, unlimited international talk and text, a $5 international calling credit, and additional bonus minutes to select international destinations. After using 60GB in a billing cycle, data speeds are reduced. Prepaying for 12 months lowers the cost to about $37/month plus tax.

Lyca Mobile has a SIM deactivation policy: if your SIM card is inactive (no calls or texts) for more than 60 days, it is permanently deactivated and the phone number cannot be recovered.

Key Things to Know About Lyca Mobile Plans

• All Lyca Mobile plans are prepaid, no contracts or credit checks required.
• Every plan includes unlimited talk and text within the U.S. and to over 100 international destinations.
• Hotspot is available on most plans, except for the 40GB unlimited plan.
• All plans use T-Mobile’s 5G and 4G LTE networks for nationwide coverage.
• Plans can be purchased with multi-month discounts (3, 6, or 12 months) for lower effective monthly rates.
• After high-speed data is used, most plans throttle speeds to 256Kbps, except the 500MB plan, which shuts off data entirely.
• None of the plans support HD or 4K video streaming; video is typically capped at SD (480p) quality.
• International roaming in Canada and Mexico is not included.
• All plans include RCS, VoLTE, WiFi calling/texting, and short code support (except for a few higher-tier features).
• Taxes and fees are extra and vary by state; the price you see does not include these costs.
• SIM cards will be deactivated and the phone number lost if not used to call or text for more than 60 days.
• Multi-line discounts are not available except for the Unlimited 40GB plan; most plans are priced per line.
• Does not sell phones, BYOD only provider
• Data speeds are deprioritized. When the network is busy with traffic your data speeds will slow down compared to other customers on the network who have a plan with priority data access.

How to Choose the Best Lyca Mobile Plan

Choosing the best Lyca Mobile plan depends on how much data you use each month, your budget, and your need for international calling features. Here are some key considerations to help you decide:

• Light data users: If you use WiFi most of the time or only need your phone for calls and texts, the 500MB Monthly plan is the lowest cost option, especially with a multi-month prepay discount.
• Moderate data users: If you need occasional data for browsing or navigation, consider the 3GB, 5GB, 10GB, 12GB, or 15GB plans, each with hotspot support. The larger the data allotment, the higher the price, but also the greater the flexibility for occasional streaming or app use.
• Heavy data users: For those who stream, game, or use their phone as a primary internet source, the Unlimited 40GB or Unlimited 60GB plans provide the largest data buckets. The 60GB plan includes hotspot, while the 40GB plan offers domestic roaming and is suitable for those who need to travel but don’t require hotspot access.
• International calling: Every Lyca Mobile plan supports unlimited international talk and text to over 100 countries, but higher-tier plans also add international calling credits and, in the case of the 60GB plan, bonus minutes to select countries. If you call abroad frequently, check if your destination is included and look for plans with higher credits or bonuses.
• Long-term savings: If you want to maximize savings, Lyca Mobile’s multi-month plans provide deep discounts when you pay for 3, 6, or 12 months upfront. This can drop your average monthly bill substantially compared to paying month-to-month.
• Device and flexibility: Since phone selection is extremely limited, Lyca Mobile is best if you’re bringing your own unlocked device. Remember, SIM cards are deactivated if unused for 60 days, so Lyca Mobile isn’t ideal for “spare” or backup lines you don’t plan to use regularly.

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