Lycamobile’s AloTurka plans come with inclusive roaming in Turkey & the EU. You’ll also get 50 international minutes to Turkey.
Lycamobile offers AloTurka Pay As You Go plans. They’re designed for customers who travel to Turkey, as well as customers who make international calls to Turkey.
In the UK, the AloTurka plans are available from £15 per month, with no contract and no credit check required. You’ll get inclusive roaming in Turkey & the EU on all AloTurka plans. You’ll also get unlimited UK minutes, unlimited UK texts and 50 international minutes to Turkey.
In this article, we’ll look at the AloTurka plans from Lycamobile, including what you can do with them and how you’re able to buy them. We’ll also look at the other ways of using your mobile phone in Turkey such as roaming on your UK SIM card or getting a local SIM card in Turkey.
Plans From: | £15 per month |
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Contract Length: | No contract & no credit check |
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Free SIM Card: | Get a free Lycamobile AloTurka SIM (with plan) → |
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Lycamobile AloTurka Plans
If you’re looking to use your mobile phone in Turkey this summer, or if you’d like to make low-cost international calls to phone numbers in Turkey (+90), Lycamobile UK now offers a range of AloTurka plans that start from only £15 per month.
The AloTurka plans are available on a Pay As You Go basis with no contract and no credit check required. You’ll also get an inclusive allowance of roaming data to use in Turkey & the EU.
The following table shows the AloTurka plans from Lycamobile:
Network | Minutes | Texts | Data | Bundle Cost |
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Unlimited UK & 50 to Turkey |
Unlimited | 15GB (5GB roaming) |
£15.00 valid for 30 days |
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Unlimited UK & 50 to Turkey |
Unlimited | 25GB (10GB roaming) |
£20.00 valid for 30 days |
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Unlimited UK & 50 to Turkey |
Unlimited | 35GB (15GB roaming) |
£25.00 valid for 30 days |
All of the AloTurka plans are a one-off purchase and last for up to 30 days. When you order your plan, you’ll be able to choose between a physical SIM card and eSIM.
If you choose a physical SIM card, this will need to be sent out to you through the post. You can expect it to take up to 5 working days for your SIM card to arrive, though it will normally arrive faster than that. You can use a physical SIM card inside any unlocked mobile phone.
- If you choose an eSIM, this will issued to you straight away by email. You can therefore start to use the eSIM straight away. In addition, you’ll be able to use the eSIM to activate the dual-SIM function on your phone. This means the Lycamobile AloTurka eSIM can work alongside your existing SIM card at the same time. If you choose this option, you’ll need an eSIM-compatible phone.
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Depending on the plan you choose, there’s a limit on how much data you’re able to use abroad in Turkey & the EU. This limit is 5GB on the £15 AloTurka S plan, 10GB on the £20 AloTurka M plan, and 15GB on the £25 AloTurka L plan.
The average UK smartphone user consumes about 4.5GB data per month (Ofcom, 2021). This equates to approximately 1GB of data per week. For this reason, the AloTurka S plan should be suitable for most users as you can use up to 5GB of data per month in Turkey & the EU.
If you do use up your entire data roaming allowance, you can add an extra 7GB of roaming data for £10 (AloTurka data add-on S) or an extra 15GB of roaming data for £15 (AloTurka data add-on M). Both of these add-ons are available as a one-off purchase and will require you to have an existing AloTurka plan.
Bundle Codes
If you’re new to Lycamobile, you’ll need to purchase your AloTurka plan online. You’ll get your Lycamobile SIM card or eSIM for free when you purchase your AloTurka plan.
If you’re an existing Lycamobile customer, you can purchase your AloTurka plan by calling or texting the relevant shortcode as shown below. Alternatively, you can buy it online for greater convenience and for access to Lycamobile’s exclusive bonus top-up offers.
Bundle Name | Bundle Code | Buy Online |
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£15 AloTurka S (15GB data, up to 5GB roaming) | Dial *139*1012# or text 1012 to 3535 | Get AloTurka S online |
£20 AloTurka M (20GB data, up to 10GB roaming) | Dial *139*1013# or text 1013 to 3535 | Get AloTurka M online |
£25 AloTurka L (25GB data, up to 15GB roaming) | Dial *139*1014# or text 1014 to 3535 | Get AloTurka L online |
AloTurka Data Add-Ons (requires AloTurka plan) |
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£10 AloTurka Data Add-On S (7GB roaming data) | – | Get AloTurka Data Add-On S |
£15 AloTurka Data Add-On M (15GB roaming data) | – | Get AloTurka Data Add-On M |
The two AloTurka data add-ons can only be purchased online through the Lycamobile website.
Alternatives to AloTurka
On most UK mobile networks, you’ll pay in the region of £6 per day to use your mobile phone in Turkey. For this reason, it can be advantageous getting an AloTurka SIM card from Lycamobile to save money on your trip abroad to Turkey.
An alternative option could be to buy a local SIM card on arrival in Turkey. Prices vary based on the store you visit and sometimes based on negotiation, but you’ll normally get a larger allowance of data on a local SIM (often 20GB data or more). You’ll also get a local phone number in Turkey (+90), though you’ll need to register your SIM card with the Turkish authorities before you’re able to use it.
Another option is to get a data-only eSIM from Airalo (Merhaba). For instance, you’ll pay US$8 (approximately £6.40) for 3GB data on Airalo. However, you’ll need to use your normal SIM card for calling and texting (for which international roaming rates will apply).
For a more in-depth comparison of the available options, see our guide to using your mobile phone in Turkey.
Coverage
If you’re using a Lycamobile AloTurka SIM card, you’ll get 99% population coverage in the UK. This is provided by O2’s 4G and 5G networks.
To double-check the coverage in your area, enter your postcode on Lycamobile’s online coverage map:
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You’ll get access to 4G coverage when you’re travelling abroad in Turkey & the EU. This is provided by Lycamobile’s partner networks abroad.
More Information
For more information about the AloTurka plans, please see the official Lycamobile website. You can also read our in-depth guide to using your mobile phone in Turkey.
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