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Which mobile networks you get in Netherlands

KPN is named by nearly all providers in the published lists for the Netherlands, so the operator choice is largely settled before an eSIM is selected. Vodafone is the main alternative, while Telfort, T Mobile and Tele2 appear as narrower possibilities for anyone specifically seeking a different named network. That makes the less widely listed operators the ones to investigate when the network itself matters, rather than assuming that a different eSIM will automatically mean a different radio network.

  • KPNBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by KPN Mobile The Netherlands B.V. and KPN B.V.

    42 of 42 providers

    RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, ASIMGO, Roamix, and MicroESIM +37 more
  • VodafoneBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Vodafone Libertel B.V.

    41 of 42 providers

    RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, ASIMGO, and MicroESIM +36 more
  • TelfortBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by KPN Mobile The Netherlands B.V.

    14 of 42 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, Connect Me Guru, MeSIM, and YonoSIM +9 more
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  • T MobileBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by T-Mobile Netherlands B.V

    3 of 42 providers

    GigSky, MyEsimGlobal, and SimSmash
  • Tele2Best stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Tele2 Nederland B.V.

    1 of 42 providers

    RedteaGo

Where your data comes out in Netherlands

Breakout is split here: one provider keeps traffic in the Netherlands, while the others send it via the UK, France or the USA, so your choice determines both the route and the IP address you present. The UK and France are only a few hundred kilometres away, making their estimated delay negligible; US routes are about 110ms and add latency, but do not reduce download speed. A Dutch IP should let local banking apps behave normally, whereas a foreign IP may be refused or trigger additional checks.

Where providers break out, nearest country first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

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  • Flag of BelgiumBreaks out in BelgiumProviders breaking out here: PuraSIM (Recommended), Inbox eSIM (Recommended), PikaSIM (Recommended), Roamix (Recommended), Globie (Recommended), Bloomy eSIM, YonoSIM, MoodSIM~23 ms
  • Flag of United KingdomBreaks out in United KingdomProviders breaking out here: NXTL eSIM (Recommended), RedEx eSIM (Recommended), Always Mobile (Recommended), ESIM.DOG (Recommended), SimSmash~25 ms
  • Flag of GermanyBreaks out in GermanyProviders breaking out here: ASIMGO (Recommended)~25 ms
  • Flag of FranceBreaks out in FranceProviders breaking out here: ASIMGO (Recommended), ESIM.DOG (Recommended), SimSmash~26 ms
  • Flag of NetherlandsBreaks out in In countryProviders breaking out here: RedEx eSIM (Recommended), Always Mobile (Recommended), Esimatic (Recommended)~38 ms
  • Flag of KosovoBreaks out in KosovoProviders breaking out here: Esimatic (Recommended)~44 ms
  • Flag of AustriaBreaks out in AustriaProviders breaking out here: ESIM.DOG (Recommended)~52 ms
  • Flag of PolandBreaks out in PolandProviders breaking out here: ESIM.DOG (Recommended)~54 ms
  • Flag of United States of AmericaBreaks out in United States of AmericaProviders breaking out here: GigSky~110 ms
  • Flag of Hong KongBreaks out in Hong KongProviders breaking out here: ASIMGO (Recommended)~155 ms

What eSIM data costs in Netherlands

A gigabyte of data on a Netherlands eSIM typically costs $0.70 today — 36% less than the $1.10 it cost in December 2025, over which time the number of plans we compare for Netherlands went from 1,814 to 12,468.

That is 64% below the $1.92 a gigabyte typically costs across the 234 destinations we track — only 13 of them come in lower, which puts Netherlands among the cheapest places in the world to buy mobile data as a visitor. Competition is most of the story. We now compare 12,468 plans for Netherlands from 70 providers, against 1,814 in December 2025.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • Netherlands$0.70
  • All destinations$1.92
Typical per GB
$0.70down 36% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$0.64up 2% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
12,468up 10,654 since Dec 2025
Providers
70up 47 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

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November 2026$0.70Typical per GB$0.64down 2% on the previous monthTypical per day12,468Plans70Providers
October 2026$0.70Typical per GB$0.65down 11% on the previous monthTypical per day12,451up 37% on the previous monthPlans70up 17 on the previous monthProviders
September 2026$0.70up 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.73up 38% on the previous monthTypical per day9,074up 124% on the previous monthPlans53up 25 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$0.69up 6% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.53up 10% on the previous monthTypical per day4,049up 2% on the previous monthPlans28up 4 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$0.65up 5% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.48down 2% on the previous monthTypical per day3,962up 11% on the previous monthPlans24down 1 on the previous monthProviders
June 2026$0.62down 13% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.49down 14% on the previous monthTypical per day3,582up 5% on the previous monthPlans25Providers
May 2026$0.71down 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.57down 2% on the previous monthTypical per day3,404up 1% on the previous monthPlans25up 1 on the previous monthProviders
April 2026$0.73down 9% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.58up 4% on the previous monthTypical per day3,367up 27% on the previous monthPlans24up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$0.80up 31% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.56up 2% on the previous monthTypical per day2,648down 52% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
February 2026$0.61down 37% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.55up 4% on the previous monthTypical per day5,503up 212% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
January 2026$0.97down 12% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.53down 16% on the previous monthTypical per day1,762down 3% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
December 2025$1.10Typical per GB$0.63Typical per day1,814Plans23Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Netherlands

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Netherlands, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

In providers’ stated network details for the Netherlands, KPN and Vodafone come ahead of Telfort and T Mobile. Bloomy eSIM, RedEx eSIM, Roamix, MicroESIM, AirHub and YonoSIM have particularly deep catalogues here, though catalogue size says nothing about quality or suitability for a particular trip. With most major providers selling in the country, the practical choice is less about finding a brand than checking how much data a plan includes, how long it lasts and what happens when the allowance runs out.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Netherlands?

KPN, Vodafone, Telfort and T Mobile are all named in provider listings for travel eSIMs in the Netherlands. That gives buyers a genuine choice of operator underneath the eSIM, although the choice is usually made by the provider rather than from the phone. Which network you end up using is therefore tied to the eSIM plan you select, and can generally be established from the provider’s published network details before purchase. Different plans may list different operators, so the allowance and terms are not the only things to compare.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Netherlands?

A free data eSIM is listed for the Netherlands, but it is a small trial allowance rather than enough for a full trip. It may be speed-limited, restricted to one use per customer, or conditional on registering with the provider. That makes it useful for getting online briefly or testing whether the service works on your phone, not as a replacement for a normal travel plan. Since most major eSIM providers sell Dutch coverage, this is an exception in an otherwise paid market.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Netherlands?

Several major eSIM providers include unlimited options for the Netherlands, but “unlimited” means continued access rather than uncapped performance. Plans differ in how much data runs at full speed and whether that allowance refreshes daily or applies across the package. Once it is used, the connection can slow sharply for the remaining period, so check the reset timing and reduced speed in the plan details before choosing.

Destinations near Netherlands

Crossing a border from Netherlands? Compare eSIMs for the countries around it.

eSIM Providers for Netherlands

The meaningful choice is often how many networks an eSIM names: across most major providers, stated access spans most of the country’s networks, while only a few list just one. KPN and Vodafone are two widely reached options. Having more than one operator on the same eSIM gives you an alternative if one is weaker at a particular stop; check the network list against your itinerary before choosing.

58 providers sell eSIMs for Netherlands. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.