“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.”

Xop12

Sep 11, 2025

LinkeSIM Netherlands

“I paid, but never received the eSim.”

Duck

Aug 8, 2025

Yoho Mobile 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
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Rene

May 25, 2025

Airhub Netherlands

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

Ferhat

Dec 20, 2024

GLOBAL YO 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!”

Dino

Oct 10, 2024

Jetpac 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.”

Nico

Aug 18, 2024

Airhub 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.

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Dmitrii

Jun 29, 2024

GLOBAL YO 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.”

Florian

Oct 30, 2023

Airalo 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.”

SandyAndy

Sep 1, 2022

GlobaleSIM Netherlands

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

Ended up being super easy!
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Klaus Deiter

Aug 24, 2022

Netherlands Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Netherlands

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

The Netherlands offers more than 190 providers and more than 14, 200 prepaid data plans, giving travelers a wide variety of options to choose from.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Netherlands?

Unlimited data eSIM plans are available for travelers visiting the Netherlands. Key providers that offer such plans include abesteSIM, Roamify, MicroEsim, Yesim, Earth Esim, EtravelSIM, Truely, Ohayu, Orange Travel, and FairPlay. All of these plans advertise unlimited data, though many include the possibility of speed throttling or specify maximum speeds such as 5 Mbps, 10 Mbps, or 1 Mbps under certain circumstances. Prices for the available unlimited options span from about $2.31 USD to $36.00 USD, depending on the provider and the validity period ranging from a single day to fifteen days. Travelers looking for the most generous data allowance should review the specific speed limits and tethering permissions for each provider to ensure the plan meets their usage needs.

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?

Travel eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS capability for the Netherlands are available from several providers. Giga.Tel does not offer SMS on its Dutch plans, but three other operators do. GlobaleSIM provides a phone number that uses the U.S. dialing code +1 with inbound and outbound voice calls and inbound SMS; its 1–10 GB plans run for 7–30 days at prices from about $4 to $10. JamboSim supplies a local Dutch number with the +31 code, offers outbound voice and outbound SMS, and its 1‑15 GB plans are valid for 7‑30 days with prices ranging from roughly $5 to $12. Orange Travel gives a number with the Polish code +48, allows inbound and outbound voice and SMS, and sells 1‑10 GB packages that last 7 days for about $6 to $20.

These plans use either a foreign dialing code (+1 from GlobaleSIM or +48 from Orange Travel) or the local Dutch code (+31 from JamboSim). The availability of inbound SMS varies: GlobaleSIM and Orange Travel allow inbound SMS, while JamboSim only allows outbound SMS. Validity periods typically span 7 to 30 days, and prices start in the low single‑digit USD range, increasing with higher data caps. Travelers should verify their preferred apps and any local restrictions before purchasing.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Aug 5, 2026