Truly awful 3G speed on strong 5G towers in Amsterdam. I have excellent signal strength on my device, yet somehow my 300GB Europe eSIM from Airhub consistently produces 3Mpbs down and up. This strongly suggests rate limiting. Over several days it's like this with the only advice from Airhub support to restart the device, which does nothing.

Sep 11, 2025

LinkeSIM

Duckused in Netherlands 🇳🇱

I paid, but never received the eSim.

Aug 8, 2025

Yoho Mobile

Reneused in Netherlands 🇳🇱

Do not use this provider! I have used several esims but this one is not working, only at very low speeds. Contacted customer support. React very slow and could not resolve. After a lot of complaints agreed to refund. Took 3 weeks to refund. they only processed refund after 3 weeks when complaining again. Do not recommend. Not worth the money. Even 1 star is too much

May 25, 2025

Airhub

Ferhatused in Netherlands 🇳🇱

I paid for e esim but never got it. It looks like a scam. No support possible.

Dec 20, 2024

GLOBAL YO

Dinoused in Netherlands 🇳🇱

Totally not recommended!

I fell victim to a scam by Global Yo in October 2024, came here warn others not to make the same mistake. They market the data as "limitless".But it's only 1GB a day that has a decent speed after that drops to about 0.15 Mb/S. Look for the little 'i' when reading the brochure.

Thanks esimdb for recommending it to me!

Oct 10, 2024

Jetpac

Nicoused in Netherlands 🇳🇱

Pretty good experience overall, the internet breakouts mentioned in their data plan are accurate. One issue I encountered was when switching between network it takes a minutes to few minutes to get a connection back.

Aug 18, 2024

Airhub

Dmitriiused in Netherlands 🇳🇱

I bought 10 days unlimited for 30USD. After 1.5 day - no internet.
I sent the message to Support via my e-mail - no reply.
I tried to send the message to Support - via Airhubapp website - but the forms constructed in such way it cannot be submitted. (When I push submit button - nothing happened). After 10 attempts to contact to Support - I gave up.

Jun 29, 2024

GLOBAL YO

Florianused in Netherlands 🇳🇱

Can't name it a full scam but it actually is. I bought an eSIM valid for 365 days. After 180, it has expired from my account. Emailed support, got one reply asking for proof, sent it over, never got an answer although asking for an update 2 times. Filling a chargeback request with my bank.

Oct 30, 2023

Airalo

SandyAndyused in Netherlands 🇳🇱

Mixed. Good in Amsterdam with country-specific eSim.
In Germany, bought regional. In Berlin, Dresden & Cologne struggling to get data and receive messages, regardless of number of bars showing.
Comparing to my wife on Vodafone $5/day roaming, she had no problems with data access.
Moved her also to Airalo in Dresden & was disaster. Both had trouble getting map data, messages via WhatsApp and FB Messenger massively delayed.

Sep 1, 2022

GlobaleSIM

Klaus Deiter used in Netherlands 🇳🇱

I was hesitant at first, but support guided me throughout the process.

Ended up being super easy!

Aug 24, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are around 110 travel eSIM providers and nearly 5900 prepaid data plans available for the Netherlands. With close to 6000 options, travelers will find a wide variety of plans that suit their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Netherlands?

Unlimited data eSIM plans are available for travelers heading to the Netherlands from several providers. Firsty offers a zero‑cost option, but the data speed is capped at 256 kbps and ads are displayed during use. Yoho Mobile, Roamify, MicroEsim, Billion Connect, abesteSIM, Truely, Yesim, Airhub and FairPlay all provide unlimited data with varying validity periods from one to twelve days. Speed throttling is common, generally under 5 Mbps, and most plans allow tethering. The prices for these unlimited options range from free to roughly $29.88 USD, giving travelers the flexibility to choose a plan that fits their budget while ensuring continual connectivity in the Netherlands.

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

Odido: Formerly known as T-Mobile Netherlands, Odido is the largest mobile network operator in the Netherlands, offering extensive 4G and 5G coverage nationwide.
KPN: As the incumbent telecommunications provider, KPN delivers comprehensive mobile services with robust 4G and expanding 5G networks across the country.
Vodafone: Operating under the VodafoneZiggo joint venture, Vodafone provides widespread mobile coverage and services throughout the Netherlands.

In addition to these major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), the Netherlands hosts several Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). MVNOs offer mobile services by leasing access from major carriers. Examples include Simyo, which operates on KPN's network, and Ben, which utilizes Odido's infrastructure. However, most travel eSIMs rely on MNO infrastructure, not MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Netherlands?

Yes, there are travel eSIM options that provide a phone number and SMS capability for use while staying in the Netherlands. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, Roamify, SimOptions and MoreMins eSIM offer plans that range from 1 GB to 120 GB of data and validity periods from 7 days to 365 days, with prices starting around $4 and climbing to about $105 for the largest, longest‑lasting packages. These plans give you a working phone number and allow you to receive and send calls; most of them also support sending and receiving SMS. For example, GlobaleSIM uses a dialing code of +1, offers inbound/outbound voice and inbound SMS only, while Roamify and SimOptions use +33 (France) and include both inbound and outbound voice and SMS, and MoreMins eSIM uses a +44 (UK) number with full voice and SMS capabilities.

None of the current plans issue a local Netherlands number with the +31 dialing code. All phone numbers are from other countries (US, France, UK, etc.), so a local number would need to be obtained separately if required. Travelers can still use the provided number for normal calls and text messages, and they can rely on data‑based messaging apps for additional flexibility.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: December 4, 2025