Lebara
Lebara is a French MVNO focused on international calling and the diaspora market, offering affordable plans for staying in touch abroad.
Lebara operates in the French Telecommunications segment.
Lebara: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- MVNO (mobile virtual network operator)
- Network
- SFR (host network)
- Focus
- International calling and diaspora customers
- Commitment
- Prepaid 30-day plans, paid by card; no French bank account or address needed
- Known limit
- No MMS on any plan, not even receiving
- Sales channel
- Online and retail (tabacs, Relay newsstands)
- Headquarters
- France
- Regulator
- ARCEP
- Number portability
- RIO via 3179 (free)
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
What do users say about Lebara?
What users praise
- No long-term contract
- Cheap, low-cost prepaid SIMs
- Low monthly cost
- Good international-calling options
- Flexible prepaid SIM
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- Plenty of data
- Easy to find in shops
- Gives you a French phone number
Where users see trade-offs
- Cannot send or receive MMS
- Small EU data allowance on the big plans
How Lebara compares
Lebara is NOT a network operator of its own and is NOT the same as Lyca Mobile, Sosh, or RED by SFR. Lebara is an MVNO oriented toward international and diaspora customers, while Lyca Mobile is a separate, similarly positioned MVNO.
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Lebara: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lebara?
Lebara is a French MVNO focused on international calling and the diaspora market, with affordable plans for calling abroad.
Is Lebara the same as Lyca Mobile?
Lebara is a separate MVNO from Lyca Mobile, though both are positioned around international and prepaid users.
Is Lebara an MVNO?
Lebara is an MVNO, meaning it resells a host operator's network rather than owning its own mobile infrastructure. In France, Lebara runs on the SFR network.
Can I get Lebara without a French bank account?
Yes. Lebara sells 30-day prepaid plans paid by card, so no French bank account or address is needed; you still need an identity document to activate the SIM. The 200 GB 5G plan cost €9.99 per 30 days in October 2026, and Lebara cannot send or receive MMS.
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