Lycamobile $19 (5GB) Review
5GB with unlimited calling to 100 countries for $120 a year — the same annual price as the 15GB plan and more than the 8GB one.
At a Glance
How Lycamobile $19 (5GB) Scores
We scored Lycamobile $19 (5GB) against the same four pillars we use for every plan. Here’s how it broke down.
Pricing: the one tier the annual curve punishes
At $120 for twelve months ($10/mo) this plan sits in the worst spot in Lycamobile's lineup. The 8GB plan is $108 a year, and the 15GB plan is also $120 — so on an annual term you can pay less for more data, or the same for three times as much.
The only case for it is a strict 30-day buyer: $19 for a cycle undercuts the 8GB plan's $23. Given the 30-day rates are poor value across the board, that's a narrow win.
What You Get
What You Don't Get
How Lycamobile $19 (5GB) compares
This tier loses to both plans adjacent to it on an annual term.
Who should choose Lycamobile $19 (5GB)
Who should skip it
Final Verdict
Skip it. There's nothing wrong with 5GB on T-Mobile at ten dollars a month, and the international calling is the same as everywhere else in the lineup — but Lycamobile's own annual pricing makes this tier indefensible. The 8GB plan is cheaper for the year and the 15GB plan is the same price. Buy either of those.
See plan details →Frequently asked questions
How much is Lycamobile's $19 plan?
$19 for 30 days, $19.50 for three months, $66 for six or $120 for twelve — about $10/mo annually. Taxes and fees are extra.
Why would I not buy this plan?
Because Lycamobile's annual prices don't scale with data. The 8GB plan is $108 a year and the 15GB plan is $120 — the same as this one. On any term longer than a month you can get more data for the same or less.
Does it include international calling?
Yes — unlimited talk and text to 100 countries, included on every Lycamobile plan from the $15 tier upward.
Does the plan include hotspot?
Lycamobile doesn't publish a hotspot allowance for these plans. If tethering matters, confirm it with customer service before buying a term.
Are the long-term prices permanent?
No. They're promotional against a list price roughly three times higher, so check what the plan renews at before committing to twelve months.
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