B&YOU vs Lycamobile: which is better? Comparison 2026

By our public methodology B&YOU scores 76 out of 100 and Lycamobile scores 63. Below: the factors and facts where they differ, each fact with its source.

Mobile operators in France 2026: a ranking built on verified facts How we rank

1

B&YOU

76/100
3

Lycamobile

63/100

Score breakdown

B&YOULycamobile
Network7433
Cost88100
Service5067
Transparency10067

Pros and cons

B&YOU

  • Reference tariff among the cheapest in the country
  • Commercial 5G for consumers
  • High officially stated population coverage
  • Runs its own radio network

Lycamobile

  • Reference tariff among the cheapest in the country
  • Commercial 5G for consumers
  • Offers eSIM to new customers
  • Full tariff terms are public
  • Uses another operator's network

Facts side by side

FactB&YOULycamobile
Own radio networkYes bouyguestelecom.frNo lycamobile.fr
Commercial 5GYes bouyguestelecom.frYes lycamobile.fr
Stated population coverage99% bouyguestelecom.frNot verified
Price index (100 = cheapest in the country)125 bouyguestelecom.fr100 lycamobile.fr
Commercial 4GYes bouyguestelecom.frYes lycamobile.fr
eSIMYes bouyguestelecom.frYes lycamobile.fr
International roamingYes bouyguestelecom.frYes lycamobile.fr
Self-care appNot verifiedYes lycamobile.fr
Tariff terms publishedYes bouyguestelecom.frYes lycamobile.fr
Complaints procedure publishedYes bouyguestelecom.frNot verified

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