Lebara Mobile offers 99% population coverage in the UK, with 4G & 5G coverage from the Vodafone network.

In the UK, Lebara Mobile offers low-cost SIM cards for your mobile phone. It uses Vodafone’s 4G & 5G networks which offer 99% population coverage across the UK. All of the Lebara Mobile SIM cards are available on a 30-day rolling basis, with no contract and no need for a credit check.

In this article, we’ll look at the coverage that’s available on Lebara Mobile in the UK. We’ll see how you can check Lebara’s mobile coverage in your area and the download speeds available on the service. We’ll also look at the different types of coverage available, including 5G on Lebara.

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Lebara Coverage: 99% population coverage on 2G & 4G
5G coverage in 100+ UK towns & cities
Coverage Provider: Vodafone UK
Download Speeds: 20Mbps+ average download speed
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Lebara Coverage Map

In the UK, Lebara Mobile offers 99% population coverage using Vodafone’s 2G, 3G and 4G networks. They also offer 5G coverage in more than 100 UK towns & cities. This means you’re able to receive a Lebara Mobile signal in all of the same places where you can receive a signal from Vodafone.

You can see Lebara Mobile’s UK coverage in the map below:

Check Lebara Mobile Coverage & Speed Information →

If you want to carry out a detailed check of the coverage in your area, you can enter your postcode on Vodafone’s online coverage map. This will show you whether a 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G signal are available where you live.

The results from Vodafone’s online coverage map will also apply to other mobile networks that use Vodafone coverage. You’ll also get Vodafone coverage when using a SIM card from ASDA Mobile, Talkmobile and VOXI.

Lebara Mobile Download Speeds

According to the Lebara Mobile website, the average download speed available on their network is over 20Mbps. This broadly aligns with the average download speed that Vodafone quotes for their 4G network (typically between 23-35Mbps).

If you’re using Lebara Mobile’s new 5G service, you should expect substantially faster download speeds (typically between 150-200Mbps).

In practice, the download speed that you receive on your phone can vary depending on multiple different factors. For instance, the strength of the mobile network signal and the number of other users in the area can have an impact on your speed. You can get a personalised estimate of the speeds available by entering your postcode on Vodafone’s website. Once you’ve done this, you can tap on the “Data speed info” button to see a range of expected download speeds and upload speeds for your address.

On Lebara Mobile’s unlimited data plan, there’s no restriction on the maximum download speed available. This differs from some of the unlimited data plans offered by ASDA Mobile and Vodafone where a maximum download speed of 2Mbps or 10Mbps can apply (depending on the plan you choose).

Lebara Mobile Coverage Types

4G Coverage

On Lebara Mobile, you’ll have access to Vodafone’s 4G network across the UK.

In theory, Lebara’s 4G network can support download speeds of up to 450Mbps using Category 9 LTE technology. However, the average download speed available in practice will normally be closer to 20Mbps.

You’ll have access to 99% population coverage on 4G when using a Lebara Mobile SIM card. You’ll also get 4G Calling if you have a compatible mobile phone.

3G Coverage

Lebara Mobile offers 99% population coverage on 3G which can be used for calling, texting and browsing. Nowadays, 3G coverage is mainly used as a backup in areas where 4G coverage isn’t available. However, it’s also used to provide coverage for phone calls so it’s important to be in an area with 3G coverage.

2G Coverage

In the UK, Lebara Mobile offers 99% population coverage on 2G, using 900MHz spectrum on Vodafone’s network. Nowadays, the 2G network is rarely used on a day-to-day basis. However, it still exists to provide a backup for the 3G and 4G network.

5G on Lebara Mobile

In August 2021, Lebara Mobile launched 5G coverage to their customers at no extra cost.

Lebara’s 5G network is currently available in more than 100 UK locations and offers download speeds of 150-200Mbps on average (around 5 to 10 times faster than 4G).

In the background, Lebara Mobile’s 5G service is provided by Vodafone. For more information, see our guide on Vodafone’s 5G network.

Other Lebara Mobile Networks

Lebara also has a number of other mobile networks operating in different countries around the world. This can sometimes make it a little bit complicated when you’re looking for information about Lebara as you may find information that’s only relevant to other countries.

The information shown on this page is relevant to Lebara Mobile’s UK network. If you’re using a Lebara Mobile SIM card that is issued in another country, the coverage provider for your SIM card will differ as follows:

Country Coverage Provider
Australia Vodafone Australia
Denmark Telenor (with network sharing on Telia)
France Bouygues Télécom
Germany T-Mobile
Netherlands KPN
Saudi Arabia Mobily
Spain Vodafone Spain

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I check Lebara Mobile coverage?
In the UK, Lebara Mobile uses Vodafone’s 4G & 5G network to offer 99% population coverage. You can see a Lebara Mobile coverage map here.
Does Lebara Mobile offer any 5G coverage?
Yes. As of August 2021, Lebara Mobile now offers 5G at no extra cost to all customers. This should allow you to get average download speeds of 150-200Mbps on Lebara Mobile.
What download speeds will I be able to get on Lebara Mobile?
According to Lebara Mobile, the average download speed available on their network is over 20Mbps. There are no speed restrictions on Lebara’s unlimited data plan, unlike on the unlimited data plans from ASDA Mobile and Vodafone.

More Information

For more information about the coverage available on Lebara, please see Lebara Mobile’s official UK website.

You may also find it useful to read our Lebara Mobile review and our guide to Lebara Mobile’s unlimited data plans.

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  • Anyone experience LTE-A/4G+/carrier aggregation? My new lebara sim & Moto G50 does not seem to be getting it, 200 on 5G but parts of the city aren’t covered and getting lows of 20megs.

    Upto Cat 9 450 doesn’t exist here although on Voda sim it does, my speeds have less than halfed on 4G, I could get peaks of 75, now it’s 25, 35 if I’m lucky. Seems to be using band 7 2600 with no carrier aggregation.

    • Hi Linda,
      Thanks for your comment. I believe that’s still yet to be confirmed, depending on whether an agreement is reached with the EU and depending on how individual mobile networks decide to implement the new rules. Watch this space…
      Ken

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