About Lebara
Lebara Mobile is an MVNO running on Vodafone's network. Founded in 2001 and operating globally with over 5 million customers, Lebara is best known for offering free calls to 50+ countries on every plan — making it the leading choice for UK customers who regularly call friends and family abroad. Lebara pledges no annual price rises, won Uswitch Best Network for Roaming 2026, and won Most Popular Mobile Network 2026.
Plans
We don't list live prices — they change frequently. Below we explain how each plan type works.
Lebara SIM Only plans on 30-day rolling and 12-month contracts. 12-month plans include a 10% discount. Free international calls to 50+ countries (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, USA, Canada, Australia, most of Europe and more) included on every plan. No annual price rises — price fixed at sign-up. EU + India roaming included. 5G free. No credit check.
Lebara focuses on SIM Only — handset contracts are limited. Best for customers who already own an unlocked phone.
Lebara PAYG available with flexible top-up packs. Competitive international calling rates for destinations outside the 50+ country bundle.
Lebara eSIM support rolling out from October 2025. Initially available on iPhone Air, with wider device support being added. Check Lebara's website for current eSIM compatibility.
Coverage & 5G
Lebara runs on Vodafone's network — 99% population 4G coverage and 5G access free on all plans. Coverage mirrors Vodafone's own network.
Roaming Abroad
Lebara includes EU + India roaming on all plans — use up to 30GB of UK data across EU/EEA countries and India at no extra cost. One of the most generous MVNO roaming inclusions — particularly valuable for customers with family in India.
Key Features
Free Int'l Calls 50+
Free calls to 50+ countries on every plan — India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, USA, Canada, Australia, and most of Europe — no add-on needed.
No Price Rises
Lebara pledges no mid-contract or annual price rises. Your sign-up price is your price throughout.
EU + India Roaming
Use your UK data (30GB fair-use) across EU countries AND India at no extra cost.
Great Value
Significantly cheaper than Vodafone direct for equivalent data, on the same Vodafone network.
Flexible Plans
30-day rolling available — no long-term commitment, no credit check.
5G Free
5G access included at no extra cost on all Lebara plans.
Strengths & Weaknesses
✓ Strengths
- Free calls to 50+ countries on every plan
- No annual price rises — price fixed at sign-up
- EU + India roaming free (30GB fair-use)
- Runs on Vodafone's 99% 4G network
- 5G free on all plans
- Won Uswitch Best Network for Roaming 2026
✕ Watch out for
- eSIM support limited — rolling out from Oct 2025
- Better with own phone — limited handset contracts
- International calling outside 50+ countries charged separately
- Less established customer service vs major networks