All 4 UK networks vs one
Fuse data uses all four UK networks (EE, Vodafone, Three, O2) automatically. Lebara is a Vodafone MVNO — your coverage depends entirely on Vodafone wherever you are.
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Fuse vs Lebara
Fuse Mobile and Lebara are both UK mobile options. Lebara is a Vodafone MVNO known for international-calling plans; Fuse is a UK multi-network data-only eSIM that uses all four UK networks. They serve different needs. Here's the comparison — all Lebara facts verified from lebara.co.uk indexed pages on 4 June 2026.
| Feature | Fuse | Lebara |
|---|---|---|
| Product | UK multi-network data-only eSIM | UK mobile service on Vodafone (MVNO) |
| UK networks | All 4 (EE, Vodafone, Three, O2) | Vodafone only |
| Multi-network switching | ||
| Data — apps you can use | Any app, any service. Standard unrestricted data. | Any app, any service. Standard unrestricted data. |
| Banking, social, streaming, VPN, gaming | ||
| Starting price | From £5.99/mo for 5GB | From £4.50/mo for 5GB |
| International roaming | 130+ countries on Pulse and Surge | EU "Roam Like Home" + India included, 30GB cap |
| eSIM | Restricted (new iPhone Air customers only at time of review) | |
| Contract | Monthly rolling, cancel any time | 30-day rolling or 12-month no-contract |
Product
FuseUK multi-network data-only eSIM
LebaraUK mobile service on Vodafone (MVNO)
UK networks
FuseAll 4 (EE, Vodafone, Three, O2)
LebaraVodafone only
Multi-network switching
Fuse
Lebara
Data — apps you can use
FuseAny app, any service. Standard unrestricted data.
LebaraAny app, any service. Standard unrestricted data.
Banking, social, streaming, VPN, gaming
Fuse
Lebara
Starting price
FuseFrom £5.99/mo for 5GB
LebaraFrom £4.50/mo for 5GB
International roaming
Fuse130+ countries on Pulse and Surge
LebaraEU "Roam Like Home" + India included, 30GB cap
eSIM
Fuse
LebaraRestricted (new iPhone Air customers only at time of review)
Contract
FuseMonthly rolling, cancel any time
Lebara30-day rolling or 12-month no-contract
Lebara data in the table above was verified from Lebara's own published pages on 4 June 2026. Pricing and promotional terms change frequently — please re-check Lebara's website for current details before deciding.
Sources: Lebara home (network)·Plans·Roaming·eSIM (restrictions)
Why Fuse
What Fuse offers.
Strongest signal wins
Fuse scans all four networks continuously and moves to whichever is strongest in under a second. With Lebara you stay on Vodafone — if Vodafone is weak in your area, your data stays weak.
eSIM on any compatible phone
Fuse activates instantly via eSIM in the Fuse app on any eSIM-capable device. Lebara's eSIM is much more restricted — at the time of review, available only to new customers with an iPhone Air.
Wider roaming reach
Fuse Pulse and Surge plans include data in 130+ countries. Lebara's "Roam Like Home" covers EU + India with a 30GB cap. Lebara's strength is international calling — Fuse has no carrier voice, so that's their distinctive feature.
Fuse is a UK multi-network data-only eSIM — one digital SIM that uses all four UK networks (EE, Three, Vodafone, O2) and switches automatically to whichever has the strongest signal. Fuse does not issue a phone number; Lebara does. Most customers keep Lebara for calls and SMS on their existing number, and add Fuse alongside via dual-SIM to handle data.
Yes. Every eSIM-capable phone (most flagships from 2018 onwards) supports dual-SIM — one physical SIM and one eSIM, or two eSIMs. Keep Lebara for calls and SMS, install Fuse as a second eSIM for data. Both lines work at the same time.
No. Fuse is data-only — there is no number, no carrier voice calls, no SMS. Apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, iMessage and Signal work normally over the Fuse data line. Your existing Lebara number stays where it is.
No — Fuse is rolling monthly. Cancel or change plan any month with no exit fees. Plans start at £5.99/month for Spark (5GB), £9.99 for Pulse (10GB plus roaming in 130+ countries), and £14.99 for Surge (15GB plus roaming).
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