What is the Lyca Mobile eSIM APN?

The most common Lyca APN is 'data.lycamobile.co.uk'. Some countries use a local APN (for example 'data.lycamobile.de' or 'lyca'). Check the SMS or email Lyca sends you, or your country's Lyca support page.

Why does my Lyca eSIM show 'No Service'?

Usually the APN isn't set, data roaming is off, or the line isn't selected for data. Check that the Lyca line is turned on, set the correct APN, enable data roaming, then toggle Airplane mode or restart.

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Q: How long does a Lyca eSIM take to activate?

Most Lyca eSIMs activate within a few minutes of installing the profile and setting the APN. In some cases full network registration can take up to 30 minutes — toggle Airplane mode or restart your phone if it's slow.

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Settings → Cellular / Mobile Data

Open the Settings app and tap Cellular (or Mobile Data).

Add eSIM

Tap 'Add eSIM' or 'Add Cellular Plan'.

Scan the Lyca QR code

Choose 'Use QR Code' and scan the code from your Lyca email. No QR? Tap 'Enter Details Manually' and paste the SM-DP+ address & activation code.

Label the line & set data

Name it 'Lyca', then set it as your Cellular Data line (or keep your main line and switch as needed).

Set APN & turn on roaming

Settings → Cellular → Lyca line → Cellular Data Network → APN: data.lycamobile.co.uk. Enable Data Roaming if you're abroad.

Settings → Network & Internet

Open Settings, then Network & Internet (or Connections on Samsung).

Add a SIM / eSIM

Tap SIMs (or 'SIM manager') → 'Download a SIM instead?' / 'Add eSIM'.

Scan the Lyca QR code

Scan the QR from your Lyca email. To enter manually, use the activation code Lyca provided.

Enable the Lyca line

Turn the new eSIM on and set it as your mobile-data SIM.

Add the APN

SIMs → Lyca → Access Point Names → + → Name: Lyca, APN: data.lycamobile.co.uk. Save & select it. Turn on Data Roaming if abroad.

Lyca Mobile APN (most regions)

Some countries use a local APN (e.g. data.lycamobile.de, lyca). Always check the SMS/email Lyca sends after purchase.

Not working? Fix it fast

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Stuck on 'No Service'

Toggle Airplane mode on for 10 seconds, then off. If it persists, restart the phone and re-select the Lyca line for data.

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Connected but no data

The APN is almost always the cause. Re-check it's exactly data.lycamobile.co.uk (no trailing spaces) and that it's the selected APN.

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Abroad and offline

Enable Data Roaming for the Lyca line — an eSIM using a foreign bundle still needs roaming switched on to register.

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QR won't scan / already used

A QR code installs only once. If it fails, use 'Enter details manually' with the SM-DP+ address, or contact Lyca for a re-issue.

Lyca eSIM — FAQ

How long does a Lyca eSIM take to activate?

Usually a few minutes after installing the profile and setting the APN. If it's slow, network registration can take up to ~30 minutes — toggle Airplane mode or restart your phone.

What is the Lyca eSIM APN?

Most regions use data.lycamobile.co.uk. Some countries have a local APN. Check the message Lyca sends you after purchase, then set it exactly as shown.

My phone says "No Service" — what now?

Make sure the Lyca line is turned on and selected for data, the APN is set correctly, and Data Roaming is enabled if you're abroad. Then toggle Airplane mode or restart.

Is my phone compatible with an eSIM?

iPhone XS/XR and newer, plus most recent flagship Androids, support eSIM — and it must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Check your iPhone here.

Can I keep my normal SIM and use Lyca as a second line?

Yes. eSIM phones support dual SIM, so you can keep your main number for calls/SMS and use the Lyca eSIM for data — just pick which line handles mobile data.

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