The Budget Telco Trap: Lyca Mobile's Aggressive Pricing Comes with Strings Attached Lyca Mobile's recent shift from using Telstra's wholesale network to Vodafone's 4G/5G infrastructure has raised questions about its long term viability in the Australian market.
The telco's aggressive pricing and extensive international call allowances have made it a popular choice among budget conscious consumers, but customer service woes and limited regional coverage are concerns for those living outside metropolitan areas.
Lyca Mobile's appeal lies in offering cheap prepaid plans with large data inclusions, capped speeds, and unlimited national talk and text.