Lebara 5GB SIM-only plan (2026)

The Lebara 5GB SIM-only plan is a mid-light data tier on a no-contract SIM that runs on the Vodafone network, aimed at people who do most of their browsing on Wi-Fi but still want a comfortable cushion of mobile data when they're out. Like Lebara's other SIM-only deals it bundles cheap or free international calling to a long list of countries, plus EU roaming, and you can usually take it as a flexible 30-day rolling plan or commit to 12 months. It's a step up from the entry-level allowances without paying for unlimited data you may never use.

What it is

The Lebara 5GB SIM-only plan is a mid-light data tier on a no-contract SIM that runs on the Vodafone network, aimed at people who do most of their browsing on Wi-Fi but still want a comfortable cushion of mobile data when they're out. Like Lebara's other SIM-only deals it bundles cheap or free international calling to a long list of countries, plus EU roaming, and you can usually take it as a flexible 30-day rolling plan or commit to 12 months. It's a step up from the entry-level allowances without paying for unlimited data you may never use.

Who it’s best for

• Light-to-moderate users who are on home or office Wi-Fi most of the day and want around 5GB as a safety net for maps, messaging and the odd bit of streaming on the go
• People with family or friends abroad who care more about included international minutes than a huge data bucket — Lebara SIM-only plans include calls to 50+ countries at no extra cost (confirm the exact allowance for your country on lebara.co.uk)
• New arrivals, students and anyone wanting a no-credit-check SIM with flexible 30-day rolling terms so they can change or cancel monthly
• Anyone wanting strong UK coverage (Vodafone network, ~98% population) with 5G at no extra cost on a compatible phone

The detail

5GB is the kind of allowance that quietly covers a lot if your phone hops onto Wi-Fi at home and work: messaging, music, navigation, social scrolling and light video out and about will usually fit, but it's not the tier to pick if you regularly stream HD video or tether a laptop on the move — for that, look higher up Lebara's range. Because it's SIM-only, you keep your current handset and just swap the SIM; if you want to keep your existing number, text PAC to 65075 from your old SIM and hand the code to Lebara. Free EU roaming is included on all plans (a fair-use data cap applies abroad, so check the current figure on lebara.co.uk), which suits occasional EU travellers. The 30-day rolling option means you're never locked in, so if 5GB turns out to be too little or too much you can move up or down the next month — a genuinely useful safety valve compared with a long fixed contract. Entry plans start from around £5/month, and exact prices, data allowances and the list of included countries change fairly often, so always confirm the current 5GB price and what's bundled on lebara.co.uk before you order.

If you join through a referral link, you get 50% off your chosen SIM-only plan for the first 3 months, with the discount applied automatically at checkout (no code to type) — you just need to be a new Lebara customer, pick a SIM-only plan and activate the SIM. In the interest of transparency: when you stay active, the person who shared the link may earn a small cash reward, but it costs you nothing extra and your half-price three months is the same either way.

Prices and allowances change — check the current plan on lebara.co.uk. Last reviewed 1 June 2026.

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