What to check before you choose a prepaid SIM plan, and the Lyca Mobile USA plans we can send you to. Plan details come from Lyca Mobile USA’s own pages and were checked on 12 November 2026.
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1. Coverage where you live, work and travel
Check Lyca’s coverage map for your address, not just your city. Lyca’s terms say service may be unavailable in off-net areas and that national roaming is not included.
2. Data allowance and hotspot data
Look at the monthly data, how much of it you can use as a hotspot, and what happens after the full-speed data runs out. On Lyca’s Plus and Pro plans, speeds drop once the first 50GB is used.
3. Calls to other countries
If you call family overseas, check that your country is on the list. Lyca lists international talk and text to 100 countries on these plans, but only to the first 10 dialled numbers per country, some countries are landline only, and some destinations are excluded. The list is on each plan page.
4. How long the plan lasts and whether it renews
The 30-day plans renew every 30 days, and Lyca says the lower price on them needs auto-renewal to stay on. The long term plans are paid up front for 3, 6 or 12 months, so read their renewal terms before you buy.
5. Fees and how long your number lasts
Lyca adds a 5% regulatory recovery fee to website purchases. Its terms say a SIM and number expire after 60 days of non-use. Lyca lists eSIM and physical SIM, and says you can bring your own unlocked phone and your current number.
6. Price now and price later
Lower prices apply to new lines bought on Lyca’s website and last for the number of months shown. After that you pay the standard price. Compare both before you choose.
Prices, data and offers come from Lyca Mobile USA’s own pages. Plan names are Lyca’s own. Lyca’s page titles and page text give different data amounts for Unlimited Plus and Unlimited Pro, so check the plan page before you buy.
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| Plan | Data | Valid for | Includes | Price (checked 12 November 2026) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19 Unlimited International Plan | 5GB at up to 5G speeds | 30 days | Nationwide talk and text; international talk and text to 100 countries (first 10 dialled numbers per country); talk and text in Mexico and Canada. Includes a $5 international roaming credit. | $10 for 12 months (standard price $19). The lower price needs auto-renewal and a new line bought on Lyca’s website. Lyca adds a 5% regulatory recovery fee on website purchases. | See on Lyca |
| $23 Unlimited International Plan | 8GB at up to 5G speeds, 8GB of hotspot data | 30 days | Nationwide talk and text; international talk and text to 100 countries (first 10 dialled numbers per country); talk and text in Mexico and Canada. Includes a $5 international roaming credit. | $15 per 30 days (standard price $23). Lyca’s page does not say how long the lower price lasts. Lyca adds a 5% regulatory recovery fee on website purchases. | See on Lyca |
| $29 Unlimited International Plan | 15GB at up to 5G speeds, 10GB of hotspot data | 30 days | Nationwide talk and text; international talk and text to 100 countries (first 10 dialled numbers per country); talk and text in Mexico and Canada. Includes a $5 international roaming credit. | $29 per 30 days. Lyca adds a 5% regulatory recovery fee on website purchases. | See on Lyca |
| $33 High Data Plan | 18GB at up to 5G speeds, 10GB of hotspot data | 30 days | Nationwide talk and text; international talk and text to 100 countries (first 10 dialled numbers per country); talk and text in Mexico and Canada. Includes a $5 international roaming credit. | $7.50 for 6 months (standard price $33). The lower price needs auto-renewal and a new line bought on Lyca’s website. Lyca adds a 5% regulatory recovery fee on website purchases. | See on Lyca |
| $39 Unlimited International Plan | 25GB at up to 5G speeds, 10GB of hotspot data | 30 days | Nationwide talk and text; international talk and text to 100 countries (first 10 dialled numbers per country); talk and text in Mexico and Canada. Includes a $5 international roaming credit. | $39 per 30 days. Lyca adds a 5% regulatory recovery fee on website purchases. | See on Lyca |
| Unlimited Plus | Full speed for the first 50GB, then slower speeds, 15GB of hotspot data | 30 days | Nationwide talk and text; international talk and text to 100 countries (first 10 dialled numbers per country); talk and text in Mexico and Canada. Includes a $10 international roaming credit and 5GB of roaming data in Mexico and Canada. Lyca’s page title says 40GB while its page text says 50GB: check before you buy. | $18 for 9 months (standard price $49). The lower price needs auto-renewal and a new line bought on Lyca’s website. Lyca adds a 5% regulatory recovery fee on website purchases. | See on Lyca |
| Unlimited Pro | Full speed for the first 50GB, then slower speeds, 25GB of hotspot data | 30 days | Nationwide talk and text; international talk and text to 100 countries (first 10 dialled numbers per country); talk and text in Mexico and Canada. Includes a $15 international roaming credit and 5GB of roaming data in Mexico and Canada. Lyca’s page title says 40GB while its page text says 50GB: check before you buy. | $29.50 for 6 months (standard price $59). The lower price needs auto-renewal and a new line bought on Lyca’s website. Lyca adds a 5% regulatory recovery fee on website purchases. | See on Lyca |
| $19 Unlimited International Plan, long term | 5GB a month at up to 5G speeds | 3, 6 or 12 months | Nationwide talk and text; international talk and text to 100 countries (first 10 dialled numbers per country); talk and text in Mexico and Canada. Includes a $5 international roaming credit. Check the renewal and refund terms on Lyca’s page. | $19.50 to $120 paid up front: 3 months $19.50, 6 months $66, 12 months $120 (standard prices $57, $114, $228). | See on Lyca |
| $23 Unlimited International Plan, long term | 8GB a month at up to 5G speeds, 8GB of hotspot data | 3, 6 or 12 months | Nationwide talk and text; international talk and text to 100 countries (first 10 dialled numbers per country); talk and text in Mexico and Canada. Includes a $5 international roaming credit. Check the renewal and refund terms on Lyca’s page. | $21 to $108 paid up front: 3 months $21, 6 months $78, 12 months $108 (standard prices $69, $138, $276). | See on Lyca |
| $29 Unlimited International Plan, long term | 15GB a month at up to 5G speeds, 10GB of hotspot data | 3, 6 or 12 months | Nationwide talk and text; international talk and text to 100 countries (first 10 dialled numbers per country); talk and text in Mexico and Canada. Includes a $5 international roaming credit. Check the renewal and refund terms on Lyca’s page. | $30 to $120 paid up front: 3 months $30, 6 months $96, 12 months $120 (standard prices $87, $174, $348). | See on Lyca |
| $33 High Data Plan, long term | 18GB a month at up to 5G speeds, 10GB of hotspot data | 3, 6 or 12 months | Nationwide talk and text; international talk and text to 100 countries (first 10 dialled numbers per country); talk and text in Mexico and Canada. Check the renewal and refund terms on Lyca’s page. | $30 to $144 paid up front: 3 months $30, 6 months $120, 12 months $144 (standard prices $99, $198, $396). | See on Lyca |
| $39 Unlimited International Plan, long term | 25GB a month at up to 5G speeds, 10GB of hotspot data | 3, 6 or 12 months | Nationwide talk and text; international talk and text to 100 countries (first 10 dialled numbers per country); talk and text in Mexico and Canada. Includes a $5 international roaming credit. Check the renewal and refund terms on Lyca’s page. | $45 to $168 paid up front: 3 months $45, 6 months $132, 12 months $168 (standard prices $117, $234, $468). | See on Lyca |
| Unlimited Plus, long term | Full speed for the first 50GB a month, then slower speeds, 15GB of hotspot data | 3, 6 or 12 months | Nationwide talk and text; international talk and text to 100 countries (first 10 dialled numbers per country); talk and text in Mexico and Canada. Includes a $10 international roaming credit. Check the renewal and refund terms on Lyca’s page. | $45 to $204 paid up front: 3 months $45, 6 months $168, 12 months $204 (standard prices $147, $294, $588). | See on Lyca |
| Unlimited Pro, long term | Full speed for the first 50GB a month, then slower speeds, 25GB of hotspot data | 3, 6 or 12 months | Nationwide talk and text; international talk and text to 100 countries (first 10 dialled numbers per country); talk and text in Mexico and Canada. Includes a $15 international roaming credit. Check the renewal and refund terms on Lyca’s page. | $45 to $252 paid up front: 3 months $45, 6 months $204, 12 months $252 (standard prices $177, $354, $708). | See on Lyca |
Lyca says its plans include talk and text to 100 countries, which is why many people who call family abroad look at them. That is Lyca’s description, not ours: check your country on the list, and use the checks above and the plan page to decide.
If you only need a connection for a few weeks, a 30-day plan is simpler. If you plan to stay for months, the plans paid up front for 3, 6 or 12 months cost less per month on Lyca’s page, but you pay for the whole period at once, so tell the finder how you want to pay.
Which network does Lyca use in the US?
The Lyca plan pages we read do not name the network. Lyca advertises up to 5G speeds on a compatible phone. Check the coverage map for your address before you buy.
Can I keep my number?
Lyca says you can bring your own unlocked phone and your current phone number. Check the steps on Lyca’s site.
eSIM or physical SIM?
Lyca says eSIM activation is available, with immediate activation on some plans, and that a SIM can also be ordered.
Is there a contract?
Lyca describes its plans as prepaid, with no contracts and no credit checks. The lower prices on the 30-day plans need auto-renewal, and Lyca adds a 5% regulatory recovery fee to website purchases, so read each plan’s terms on Lyca’s page.
What is not included?
Lyca’s terms note that texts to 900 numbers are not included, that service is for use in the US (50 states and Puerto Rico), that calls to countries not on the list and international roaming need extra credit, and that the offer of international calls to Lyca Mobile numbers only applies when neither number is roaming.
How current are the prices?
We checked them on 12 November 2026. Offers and prices can change at any time, so confirm on Lyca’s plan page before you buy.
Do you earn money if I buy?
Yes, possibly. NimbleTel earns a commission on some plans, at no extra cost to you. Lyca Mobile is a NimbleTel partner. This page covers one provider, so compare other options if you want the whole market.
We earn a commission on some plans, at no extra cost to you. Lyca Mobile is a NimbleTel partner. Prices and offers change; checked on 12 November 2026.
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