Will the Light Phone II (International) work on my network?
Good news if you live in the UK, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal: at least one network there works with it. Across the 28 networks we track: 14 works, 1 with caveats, 12 doesn't work, 1 unknown.
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Network by network
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UK Works 2 works, 2 doesn't work
- Doesn't work
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) is not compatible with EE (checked 23 Oct 2026). It lists Vodafone and Three (not O2 or EE).
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) will work with Vodafone UK in the UK (it lists Vodafone and Three (not O2 or EE); checked 23 Oct 2026). It's a 4G-only phone with no 2G or 3G, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Doesn't work
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) is not compatible with O2 (checked 23 Oct 2026). It lists Vodafone and Three (not O2 or EE).
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) will work with Three in the UK (it lists Vodafone and Three (not O2 or EE); checked 23 Oct 2026). It's a 4G-only phone with no 2G or 3G, so calls go over 4G Calling.
Smaller networks in the UK:
- giffgaff (O2) Doesn't work
- Tesco Mobile (O2) Doesn't work
- Sky Mobile (O2) Doesn't work
- SMARTY (Three) Works with caveats
- iD Mobile (Three) Works with caveats
- VOXI (Vodafone UK) Works with caveats
- Lebara (Vodafone UK) Works with caveats
- BT Mobile (EE) Doesn't work
Ireland Doesn't work 3 doesn't work
- Doesn't work
Light's own compatibility checker says none of the current Light Phone II models are compatible with networks in Ireland (checked 23 Oct 2026).
- Doesn't work
Light's own compatibility checker says none of the current Light Phone II models are compatible with networks in Ireland (checked 23 Oct 2026).
- Doesn't work
Light's own compatibility checker says none of the current Light Phone II models are compatible with networks in Ireland (checked 23 Oct 2026).
Smaller networks in Ireland:
- GoMo (Eir) Doesn't work
- Lyca Mobile (Eir) Doesn't work
- Clear Mobile (Vodafone) Doesn't work
- An Post Mobile (Vodafone) Doesn't work
Germany Doesn't work 4 doesn't work
- Doesn't work
Light's own compatibility checker says none of the current Light Phone II models are compatible with networks in Germany (checked 23 Oct 2026).
- Doesn't work
Light's own compatibility checker says none of the current Light Phone II models are compatible with networks in Germany (checked 23 Oct 2026).
- Doesn't work
Light's own compatibility checker says none of the current Light Phone II models are compatible with networks in Germany (checked 23 Oct 2026).
- Doesn't work
Light's own compatibility checker says none of the current Light Phone II models are compatible with networks in Germany (checked 23 Oct 2026).
Smaller networks in Germany:
- congstar (Telekom) Doesn't work
France Works 4 works
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) will work with Orange in France (it lists Orange, SFR, Bouygues and Free; checked 23 Oct 2026). It's a 4G-only phone with no 2G or 3G, so calls already go over 4G Calling and the 2G switch-off doesn't change anything for it.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) will work with SFR in France (it lists Orange, SFR, Bouygues and Free; checked 23 Oct 2026). It's a 4G-only phone with no 2G or 3G, so calls already go over 4G Calling and the 2G switch-off doesn't change anything for it.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) will work with Bouygues Telecom in France (it lists Orange, SFR, Bouygues and Free; checked 23 Oct 2026). It's a 4G-only phone with no 2G or 3G, so calls already go over 4G Calling and the 2G switch-off doesn't change anything for it.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) will work with Free in France (it lists Orange, SFR, Bouygues and Free; checked 23 Oct 2026). It's a 4G-only phone with no 2G or 3G, so calls already go over 4G Calling and the 2G switch-off doesn't change anything for it.
Smaller networks in France:
- Sosh (Orange) Works with caveats
- RED by SFR (SFR) Works with caveats
- B&You (Bouygues Telecom) Works with caveats
Spain Works 2 works, 1 works with caveats
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) will work with Movistar in Spain (it lists Movistar, Vodafone and Orange (not Yoigo); checked 23 Oct 2026). It's a 4G-only phone with no 2G or 3G, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) will work with Vodafone in Spain (it lists Movistar, Vodafone and Orange (not Yoigo); checked 23 Oct 2026). It's a 4G-only phone with no 2G or 3G, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works with caveats
Light's own compatibility checker (checked 23 Oct 2026) says the Light Phone II (International model) works with Orange but not with Yoigo, and both now belong to MasOrange. On an Orange SIM it should work; on a Yoigo or MásMóvil SIM it may not. It's a 4G-only phone with no 2G or 3G, so calls go over 4G Calling.
Smaller networks in Spain:
- Digi (Movistar) Works with caveats
Italy Works 3 works, 1 unknown
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) will work with TIM in Italy (it lists TIM, Vodafone and Wind / Tre; checked 23 Oct 2026). It's a 4G-only phone with no 2G or 3G, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) will work with Vodafone (Fastweb + Vodafone) in Italy (it lists TIM, Vodafone and Wind / Tre; checked 23 Oct 2026). It's a 4G-only phone with no 2G or 3G, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) will work with WindTre in Italy (it lists TIM, Vodafone and Wind / Tre; checked 23 Oct 2026). It's a 4G-only phone with no 2G or 3G, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- IliadUnknown
We haven't found a reliable source yet. If you use this phone on this network, please report it.
Smaller networks in Italy:
- Very Mobile (WindTre) Works with caveats
Netherlands Works 2 works, 1 doesn't work
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) will work with KPN in the Netherlands (it lists KPN and Odido (not VodafoneZiggo); checked 23 Oct 2026). It's a 4G-only phone with no 2G or 3G, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Doesn't work
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) is not compatible with Vodafone (VodafoneZiggo) (checked 23 Oct 2026). It lists KPN and Odido (not VodafoneZiggo).
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) will work with Odido in the Netherlands (it lists KPN and Odido (not VodafoneZiggo); checked 23 Oct 2026). It's a 4G-only phone with no 2G or 3G, so calls go over 4G Calling.
Smaller networks in the Netherlands:
- Simyo (KPN) Works with caveats
Portugal Works 1 works, 2 doesn't work
- Works
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) will work with MEO in Portugal (it lists MEO (not NOS or Vodafone); checked 23 Oct 2026). It's a 4G-only phone with no 2G or 3G, so calls go over 4G Calling.
- Doesn't work
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) is not compatible with NOS (checked 23 Oct 2026). It lists MEO (not NOS or Vodafone).
- Doesn't work
Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone II (International model) is not compatible with Vodafone Portugal (checked 23 Oct 2026). It lists MEO (not NOS or Vodafone).
How we decide. "Works" needs a source: a network's device list, the maker or an owner report, or a network that keeps 2G with no end date announced. Where nobody has confirmed 4G Calling, we work it out from the phone's bands and the network's switch-off dates, and say so. More on our method.
Prices
UK price (approximate)
- About £225, converted from $299 at the ECB rate on 22 October 2026. Approximate: UK prices can differ, and imports may add VAT or duty.
Euro price (approximate)
- About €265, converted from $299 at the ECB rate on 22 October 2026. Approximate: prices in your country can differ, and imports from outside the EU may add VAT or duty.
Specs that matter
| Maker | Light |
|---|---|
| Type | E-ink |
| Software | LightOS |
| Year | 2019 |
| Status | Available |
| 2G bands | Not listed (Light lists 4G LTE only) |
| 3G bands | Not published or not checked yet |
| 4G (LTE) bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28 (International model TLP202) |
| 4G Calling (VoLTE) | yes – Light's FAQ lists 'LTE FDD + VoLTE'. |
| no | |
| Maps | yes (directions tool) |
| Hotspot | yes |
| Wi-Fi | yes |
| UK price | About £225 (approximate, converted) |
| Euro price | About €265 (approximate) |
| Other price we have seen | $299 |
| Last checked | 2026-10-22 |
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