🇳🇱 eSIM plans for Netherlands

Starting at $2.22/day*

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* The "as low as" figure is the lowest per-day rate, taken from the longest unlimited data plan on sale here.

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Here's how Onetel stacks up against other options in Netherlands.

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eSIM costs for Netherlands

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7 days of unlimited data in Netherlands costs $16.60 — about $2.37 a day on KPN, VodafoneZiggo or Odido, with no roaming charge and no SIM to swap. In Netherlands, 5G is live and median mobile download speed is 118.2 Mbps.

Duration	Data	Price	Daily cost
1 day	500 MB	$3.60	$3.60/day
3 days	—	$7.70	$2.57/day
5 days	—	$11.66	$2.33/day
7 days	1 GB	$16.60	$2.37/day
10 days	—	$22.82	$2.28/day
15 days	2 GB	$33.56	$2.24/day
30 days	3 GB	$66.70	$2.22/day
180 days	50 GB	$60.34	$0.34/day

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Which networks you connect to in Netherlands

Your eSIM roams onto Netherlands's own operators. These are the networks and the frequencies they run — check your phone supports them before you travel.

Operator	4G / LTE bands	5G bands	5G
KPN	B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B28, B32	n1, n28, n78	Yes
VodafoneZiggo	B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B32	n1, n3, n28, n78	Yes
Odido	B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B28, B32	n28, n78	Yes

118.2 Mbps

Median download

18.5 Mbps

Median upload

Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index, Q2 2025

Coverage in Netherlands

No 2G network (KPN shut down 2G in 2021, VodafoneZiggo in 2020, Odido never operated 2G). 3G networks shut down nationwide (KPN March 2022, VodafoneZiggo February 2020, Odido July 2023). Foreign phones lacking B20 (800 MHz) or B28 (700 MHz) may experience reduced indoor and rural coverage.

Common Questions

The details worth knowing about your Netherlands eSIM

Your eSIM connects to KPN, VodafoneZiggo, and Odido. These are the three main Dutch operators, so coverage is broadly the same as what locals get. No single operator is used exclusively, meaning you benefit from their combined 4G and 5G infrastructure.

Possibly not well. Dutch networks rely heavily on B20 (800 MHz) and B28 (700 MHz) for long-range indoor and rural coverage. Phones missing these bands, common in US or Asian models, may lose signal inside buildings or outside cities. Check your phone’s supported bands before traveling.

No, this eSIM is for the Netherlands only. Coverage stops at the border. If you cross into Belgium, Germany, or any other country, you will lose service. You would need a separate regional or global eSIM for cross-border travel.

No, data is not filtered, throttled, or blocked. You get full, unrestricted internet access at the median download speed of 118 Mbps (based on Ookla Q2 2025 data). Streaming, VoIP, and VPN all work normally. No content restrictions apply.

No, visitors do not need to register or show ID for eSIM use in the Netherlands. There are no SIM registration laws for temporary travelers. Simply install the eSIM before arrival and activate it when you land. No personal documentation is required.