“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?

There are more than 140 travel eSIM providers and over 8600 prepaid data plans available in the Netherlands. The wide selection gives travelers many options, making it easy to find an eSIM that fits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Netherlands?

Yes, several eSIM providers offer unlimited data plans for use in the Netherlands. These plans are typically subject to speed throttling, with most providers limiting maximum speeds to around 5 Mbps, while one entry – Firsty – caps speed at 256 kbps and displays ads. The available options cover a broad range of validity periods from one day up to a month, and the prices vary accordingly, with the lowest cost plan starting at zero dollars for a one‑day plan and premium plans reaching a little over $29 USD for up to 30 days. All listed providers support 5G connectivity and allow tethering, giving travelers flexibility to use their devices or connect other Wi‑Fi‑enabled devices during their stay.

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 support for use in the Netherlands are available from providers such as GlobaleSIM, Roamify and Orange Travel. These plans give the subscriber a phone number that can make and receive voice calls and send and receive SMS. The phone numbers, however, are not local Dutch numbers; GlobaleSIM offers numbers with a +1 (U.S.) dialing code, while the Roamify and Orange Travel plans use a +33 (French) dialing code. The plans cover a wide range of validity— from 7 days up to 365 days—and data capacities ranging from 1 GB to 200 GB, with prices generally starting around a few dollars and climbing to about $100 for the largest packages.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Mar 27, 2026