“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

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 over 190 travel eSIM providers and more than 14 000 prepaid data plans available for use in the Netherlands, offering a wide variety of options that make it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Netherlands?

Travelers looking for an eSIM with no data cap while visiting the Netherlands will find several options. Providers such as abesteSIM, Roamify, MicroEsim, Yesim, Earth Esim, EtravelSIM, Truely, Ohayu, Orange Travel, and FairPlay offer packages marketed as unlimited. Most of these plans allow tethering, but they usually impose speed restrictions or throttling – many cap speeds at 10 Mbps, some at 5 Mbps or even 1 Mbps. Prices for these unlimited packages vary between roughly $2.50 and $36.00 USD, depending on the validity period and specific provider. Travelers should review the terms of each plan and consider their expected data usage to choose a plan that provides enough data at an acceptable speed.

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, several travel eSIM providers offer packages for the Netherlands that include a phone number and SMS services. Providers such as Giga.Tel, GlobaleSIM, JamboSim, Orange Travel, EtravelSIM, RoameSIM and Roamify have plans that give travelers a working Dutch phone number and the ability to send and receive text messages. These plans range in cost and validity, with prices beginning at about US $4.00 for a 7‑day 1 GB package from GlobaleSIM and rising to around US $10–$15 for larger data volumes and longer periods.

The included phone numbers can be local or from other countries. JamboSim and Giga.Tel’s Netherlands‑specific offers use local Dutch dialing code +31, giving a true local number. Other providers, such as GlobaleSIM, RoameSIM, EtravelSIM, Orange Travel, Roamify and ESIM.DOG, supply foreign numbers with dialing codes +1, +44, +48, +33 or +34; these numbers still work for voice and SMS while traveling in the Netherlands but are not local. All listed plans provide inbound and outbound voice capability and, where noted, inbound and/or outbound SMS support.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Aug 2, 2026