Lyca Mobile's 28-day plans have some of the best international inclusions around.
If you aren't after international inclusions, you'll probably find the best value in its 10GB for $20 plan.
Those looking for big data allowances will also be pleased as its 50GB plus plans are great bang for your buck.
Lyca Mobile holds a lot of positives:
Free international calls to 59 countries on some of its 28-day prepaid plans
Frequent promotional offers for bonus data or first month discounts
Choice of picking up a Lyca Mobile SIM at convenience stores or ordering it online
But just be aware that:
While there is a Lyca Mobile app, there are many complaints online about it operating very poorly.
Lyca Mobile has roaming switched on by default, which can get very expensive. We recommend picking up a local or travel SIM instead to cut down on costs if you're going overseas.
Those that are more regular mobile users may enjoy Lyca Mobile's higher data plans instead. These cost under $1 per GB, which is the benchmark you want to aim for.
Lyca Mobile's long expiry plans function more like long-term contract plans.
Rather than getting all your data at once, you pay a fee upfront, and then you'll receive monthly allotments of data for 6 or 12 months.
These plans are on par with its regular plans, which means you won't really save money for being locked in for a longer period.
Things to watch out for:
Automatic recharge is activated by default, and can only be disabled by following a specific list of steps listed on Lyca Mobile's website.
Roaming is automatically active when you go overseas with very high pay as you go rates. To deactivate roaming you must call up the customer service team.
Many plans come with bonus data which appears to vanish after a set date, rather than after a set number of recharges like other prepaid plans.
Customer service
If you have a question and want to get in touch with the Lyca Mobile team, you can reach them between 9am–6pm AEST, Monday to Sunday:
Call up the Lyca Mobile support team, which has multilingual support available for non-English languages.
Leave a message on live chat on the Lyca Mobile website during service hours.
Ask a question via the Lyca Mobile Twitter or Facebook page.
Bonus features
Lyca Mobile focuses on delivering international inclusions but has a couple of other features too.
🌍 International calls
If you need to call other countries to stay in touch, Lyca Mobile has more generous inclusions than most.
You'll get unlimited calls to up to 59 countries, depending on your plan. Some plans also come with international call minutes to selected countries.
🔃 Data add-ons
If you find your data falling short for some months, you can purchase quick top-ups that last till your next recharge.
Purchase anywhere from 2GB for $5 all the way up to 20GB for $12.
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I am considering changing to the Lycamobile “Lyca Medium Long Term” prepaid plan.
I am concerned about your website saying it does not allow MMS. Currently, with my existing Vodafone direct a/c, I find that sending pictures etc from my iPhone to another iPhone or iPad works fine but is unreliable to send to Android. Would that stay the same with Lyca, or would no images send via SMS/messages?
Next. I will be going overseas in May for 5 weeks. What international roaming is or is not available with this Lyca plan? My previous Vodafone plan gave me data/telephony for $5 per day, but my current plan does not allow this. What is the situation with Lyca (who use Vodafone)?
Next. My present monthly plan just renewed yesterday. If I switch to Lyca, do I get to pick my starting date so as to not waste the next 4 weeks I just paid?
Please advise.
Finder
AngusDecember 24, 2025Finder
Hi Stewart, Issues with sending images between iPhones and Android are quite common unfortunately, and the provider you choose is just one factor. Lyca allows roaming but charges on a per-call basis and the rates are quite high – you may want to consider using a separate travel SIM instead. Generally when you switch to a provider your number is ported immediately, so if you want to maximise the value from your renewal you might want to wait for a few weeks. Hope this helps.
LeOctober 30, 2017
Hi I’m a prepaid user with Lyca, how can I top up the fee for my existing number?
JonathanOctober 30, 2017
Hi Le,
Thank you for your inquiry.
You can visit Lycamobile Australia website to top-up your number. Midway on the page, you would see a table containing their prepaid plans. Look for your desired package and click “Existing Customer BUY HERE” orange button. Once clicked, you can put in your personal information and then the card information to complete the request.
Just a reminder to consult Lycamobile directly or review their Information Summary sheets to know which package suits your needs.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Jonathan
SteveJune 30, 2017
If I go overseas, does it work and still have good rates from Indonesia to Australia?
Finder
JhezelynJuly 1, 2017Finder
Hi Steve,
Thanks for your comment.
Lycamobile does work when you’re roaming in Indonesia. And yes, there are different rates to Australia when roaming in Indonesia. This is why you would be well advised if you’ll directly get in touch with Lycamobile.
Regards,
Jhezelyn
JayDecember 7, 2016
With the $29 plan do we enter into a contact for certain period of time.
ChesterDecember 7, 2016
Hello Jay!
Thanks for your question.
I am pleased to inform you that Lyca mobile currently offers pay as you go plans. Which means you will not be billed monthly and no lock in contracts to sign.
Regards,
Chester
MamtaAugust 21, 2016
Hi this is me Mamta I got problem im using lycamobile but my SIM card was locked and it say I need puk number but I don’t have that number can yuh please tell me what to do to unlock my sim back again
BrodieAugust 22, 2016
Hi Mamta,
You’ve reached finder. I would recommend contacting Lycamobile’s customer support on 1300 854 607 from another phone. They should be able to give you a PUK number to unlock your SIM.
Most postpaid plans these days don’t tie you down - you can just go month-to-month and switch whenever you find a better deal.
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I am considering changing to the Lycamobile “Lyca Medium Long Term” prepaid plan.
I am concerned about your website saying it does not allow MMS. Currently, with my existing Vodafone direct a/c, I find that sending pictures etc from my iPhone to another iPhone or iPad works fine but is unreliable to send to Android. Would that stay the same with Lyca, or would no images send via SMS/messages?
Next. I will be going overseas in May for 5 weeks. What international roaming is or is not available with this Lyca plan? My previous Vodafone plan gave me data/telephony for $5 per day, but my current plan does not allow this. What is the situation with Lyca (who use Vodafone)?
Next. My present monthly plan just renewed yesterday. If I switch to Lyca, do I get to pick my starting date so as to not waste the next 4 weeks I just paid?
Please advise.
Hi Stewart, Issues with sending images between iPhones and Android are quite common unfortunately, and the provider you choose is just one factor. Lyca allows roaming but charges on a per-call basis and the rates are quite high – you may want to consider using a separate travel SIM instead. Generally when you switch to a provider your number is ported immediately, so if you want to maximise the value from your renewal you might want to wait for a few weeks. Hope this helps.
Hi I’m a prepaid user with Lyca, how can I top up the fee for my existing number?
Hi Le,
Thank you for your inquiry.
You can visit Lycamobile Australia website to top-up your number. Midway on the page, you would see a table containing their prepaid plans. Look for your desired package and click “Existing Customer BUY HERE” orange button. Once clicked, you can put in your personal information and then the card information to complete the request.
Just a reminder to consult Lycamobile directly or review their Information Summary sheets to know which package suits your needs.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Jonathan
If I go overseas, does it work and still have good rates from Indonesia to Australia?
Hi Steve,
Thanks for your comment.
Lycamobile does work when you’re roaming in Indonesia. And yes, there are different rates to Australia when roaming in Indonesia. This is why you would be well advised if you’ll directly get in touch with Lycamobile.
Regards,
Jhezelyn
With the $29 plan do we enter into a contact for certain period of time.
Hello Jay!
Thanks for your question.
I am pleased to inform you that Lyca mobile currently offers pay as you go plans. Which means you will not be billed monthly and no lock in contracts to sign.
Regards,
Chester
Hi this is me Mamta I got problem im using lycamobile but my SIM card was locked and it say I need puk number but I don’t have that number can yuh please tell me what to do to unlock my sim back again
Hi Mamta,
You’ve reached finder. I would recommend contacting Lycamobile’s customer support on 1300 854 607 from another phone. They should be able to give you a PUK number to unlock your SIM.
Thanks,
Brodie