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Lebara Mobile

Lebara Mobile is a UK mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) running on the Vodafone network, specialising in low-cost international calling plans targeted at diaspora communities.

★★★★★ 4.8 / 5
75149 reviews on Trustpilot Last verified: 04/05/2026
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About Lebara Mobile

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Lebara Mobile is a UK mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) running on the Vodafone network, specialising in low-cost international calling plans targeted at diaspora communities.

Independent profile snapshot

This extended snapshot summarises how the provider presents itself in the UK market. It supplements the dataset-led summary above.

Lebara Mobile is a UK mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) running on Vodafone's network, specialising in affordable SIM-only plans with international calling included as standard. The brand offers SIM-only plans from £5 a month with unlimited UK calls and texts, data allowances from 3GB up to unlimited, free international minutes to 40+ countries, free EU roaming across 30 destinations, Wi-Fi Calling, and 5G access where available. Lebara has built a reputation around diaspora communities, offering competitively priced calls to popular destinations including India, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, and Nigeria on 30-day plans with no contracts or credit checks. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in the Netherlands, Lebara has operated in the UK for over a decade under a long-standing partnership with Vodafone that was renewed for multiple years in both 2021 and 2023. The operator has collected Uswitch Most Popular Mobile Network 2024, Best Value SIM Only Network 2021, and Mobile Industry Awards Best Customer Service 2023, and maintains a 4.3-star Trustpilot rating from over 25,000 reviews.

Key details

Year founded2001
ADR schemeCommunications Ombudsman
Parent companyLebara Holding Limited (ultimate: Palmarium AG)
Legal name Lebara Mobile Limited Companies House 6184980 →

Directors

Jacob Bridges, Richard Anthony Darwent, Rajesh Dongre

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What stands out

  • International calling focus
  • MVNO on Vodafone
  • Affordable plans

Recognition

  • MVNO awards
  • international communications recognition

Technologies on file

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  • Mobile
  • SIM-only

Coverage

UK - National mobile MVNO

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If something goes wrong

Here is where Lebara Mobile sits within the UK consumer protection framework.

Regulator
Ofcom. Sets the General Conditions that Lebara Mobile must follow.
Complaints
Communications Ombudsman. The Communications Ombudsman is a free, Ofcom-approved dispute resolution scheme. After eight weeks with an unresolved complaint, you can escalate for an independent decision.
Switching
Complies with One Touch Switch. Your new provider handles the switch.

Questions and answers

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Where can I verify Lebara Mobile's Companies House registration?
Companies House lists Lebara Mobile Limited under company number 6184980. Open the official record using the Companies House link on this page.
What Trustpilot figures does this directory show for Lebara Mobile?
Our directory captured Trustpilot as 4.8 out of 5 with 75149 reviews. Snapshot date in our directory: 04/05/2026. Trustpilot updates live; use the Trustpilot link on this page for the current score.
What coverage note is on file for Lebara Mobile?
Our dataset records: UK - National mobile MVNO
Is Lebara Mobile in the BroadbandSwitch postcode comparison tool?
No. This provider is not currently among those we return in the postcode comparison tool. You can still compare other providers we list.
What does verification status mean on this profile?
This profile's verification status in our directory is recorded as: verified. That reflects our internal checks against the sources linked on this page, not a government endorsement.
Does this directory flag Lebara Mobile as Ofcom-registered?
Yes. We record this provider as Ofcom-registered (General Conditions of entitlement). For complaints or disputes, follow the dispute route and Ofcom guidance that apply to your situation.
Which dispute resolution scheme does this directory list for Lebara Mobile?
Communications Ombudsman. The Communications Ombudsman is a free, Ofcom-approved dispute resolution scheme. After eight weeks with an unresolved complaint, you can escalate for an independent decision.
Does this directory record One Touch Switch for Lebara Mobile?
Our dataset records One Touch Switch as: Yes (Ofcom-mandated compliance).
What is the BroadbandSwitch verification score?
It is an internal score from 1 to 10 based on how thoroughly we have checked Companies House, regulator and trade-body fields, and independent review data where available. It is not a measure of customer satisfaction.
What is the deals section on BroadbandSwitch.uk?
The deals section is a free, dedicated showcase on a provider's directory record where current promotional offers are published.
How does a UK broadband provider list deals on BroadbandSwitch.uk?
A verified provider submits their offer to [email protected] using the structured submission template, in exchange for a permanent backlink from their own site.
Is there a charge for the deals section?
No. The deals section is free of charge, with no contract and no affiliate commission required for inclusion on the record.
What rules govern the deals content?
All deals must comply with Ofcom General Condition C1 (in force 17 January 2025) on price rises in pounds and pence, and the CAP code on broadband speed claims (median peak-time average, in force 23 May 2018).
What happens if the backlink is removed?
BroadbandSwitch.uk monitors linking domains. If the backlink is removed and not restored within 14 days, the deals section is taken down to keep the exchange fair.
Where can I read the full Provider Style Guide?
The full guide is on this site at https://broadbandswitch.uk/style-guide/

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