Lycamobile or DIGI: Which Is Better in Portugal? (2026)
The short answer
Lycamobile wins for newcomers who call abroad and roam home to the UK or Ukraine, with kiosk availability and English support. DIGI flips it on pure domestic value and its 400 international minutes on the €7 tier.
Row by row
Fees verified August 2026 against each provider's published data
| Criterion | Lycamobile | DIGI |
|---|---|---|
| CoverageWhich physical network carries it, rural included | Vodafone hostWins | own urban network |
| Monthly costWhat you actually pay per month | €4-7 flat | Lyca €7-10 listWins |
| DataThe allowance, and what happens when it runs out | 200GB €7 | €10 listWins |
| CallsIncluded minutes, and to where | both unlimited nationalTie | both unlimited nationalTie |
| Signup frictionPaperwork between you and an active plan | free SIM at kiosksWins | €10 kit/dealer |
| Contract flexibilityHow easily you can leave or change | both 30-day, no lock-inTie | both 30-day, no lock-inTie |
| Sim formatPhysical SIM or instant eSIM | both eSIMTie | both eSIMTie |
| InternationalRoaming and calling beyond Portugal | roaming incl. UK/Ukraine/Moldova 11-15GB; diaspora rates core productWins | |
| SupportChannels, hours and language of help | DIGI 74.94% of low-cost complaints in 2025Wins |
So which one
Pick Lycamobile if
- Your priority is calling and visiting home abroad, paperwork-free.
Pick DIGI if
- Your usage is domestic and you want the lowest price in the market.
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The criteria are fixed
Every comparison on this site uses the same 9 rows in the same order, so two pages can be read against each other. We do not add a row because one side happens to win it.
A win is a stated threshold
A row is won on the published number or capability, not on judgement. Ties are declared rather than broken. Figures come from provider price lists and official sources.
How we get paid
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Sources: provider price lists and official data, accessed August 2026. Next review: November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Lycamobile or DIGI?
Lycamobile wins for newcomers who call abroad and roam home to the UK or Ukraine, with kiosk availability and English support. DIGI flips it on pure domestic value and its 400 international minutes on the €7 tier.
When should I pick Lycamobile?
Your priority is calling and visiting home abroad, paperwork-free.
When should I pick DIGI?
Your usage is domestic and you want the lowest price in the market.