Netherlands provider comparison 2026

KPN network quality at budget prices. eSIM supported and good EU roaming. Magic Deals on a 2-year contract: 40GB at €1/mo for 12 months, 30GB and 10GB at €1/mo for 9 months, then €13/mo (40GB), €11,50/mo (30GB) and €9/mo (10GB). 24-month totals: €168 (40GB), €181,50 (30GB), €144 (10GB).

Runs on KPN's premium 5G network. English support and international minutes included. SIM-only tiers run from €2/mo (1GB) to €12.50/mo (40GB) on a 24-month plan, and the prepaid bundles need no BSN, which makes Lycamobile the standard pre-arrival pick.

Lowest prices on the Odido network. Dutch-only interface. Best for Dutch-speaking expats who want to minimise costs. Current sale: all bundles €2,50/mo for the first 12 months on a 2-year contract.

Digital eSIM active in minutes before you land. No BSN, no Dutch bank account, no contract. For the first days/weeks after arrival.

Budget MVNO on Vodafone's 5G network. Until 2 November 2026 every bundle is half price for the first 12 months of a 2-year contract (20GB €4,50, then €9; €162 over 24 months), with no connection fee. Standard prices: €7 (5GB), €8 (10GB), €9 (20GB), €10 (30GB) and €12 (40GB). Unlimited calling and SMS is a €2/mo add-on. Data, minutes and SMS share one pool. Dutch-only interface.

The budget house brand for mobile (sister of Budget Energie and Budget Thuis internet) on the KPN 5G network. 50% off all bundles for the first 8 months, unlimited data from €10/mo during the promo. 2-year contract at base price, 1-year +€1/mo, monthly cancellable +€4/mo. Dutch-language only.

Budget KPN MVNO. Voted best prepaid 33x. eSIM supported. Meteen Doen Deals now include a 40GB tier alongside 20/30GB, all €6.50/mo total (data + calling) for the first 12 months on a 24-month contract, or 6 months on a 12-month contract.

Budget Odido MVNO with no BSN requirement, now with eSIM support. Ben dropped its half-price promo in late September 2026 and now doubles the data on every bundle instead, at a flat price with no promo period to run out: 40GB costs €9/mo for the full 24 months.

Largest mobile base in the Netherlands. 118 physical stores, English app, competitive pricing, and strong 5G rollout. From €14/mo (2GB), unlimited SIM-only from €22.50/mo.

Netherlands' #1 network operator. Owns the infrastructure. Best rural and 5G coverage. Premium pricing but unmatched reliability.

International brand with own Dutch network. Physical store presence in cities. From €15/mo (3GB). Vodafone ONE combo with Ziggo unlocks up to €20/mo total household discount (up to €10 per service plus double data), which brings Unlimited Start to €22,50/mo on a 2-year contract. Standard Vodafone pricing without Ziggo.