“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 about 190 travel eSIM brands and more than 13 800 prepaid data plans available for use in the Netherlands. The sheer number of options means travelers can easily find a plan that matches their specific needs, whether they require short‑term data bundles, extended stay packages, or high‑speed connectivity for business.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Netherlands?

There are several unlimited data eSIM options available for use in the Netherlands. Providers such as abesteSIM, Roamify, MicroEsim, Yesim, Earth Esim, EtravelSIM, Giga.Tel, Truely, Ohayu, Orange Travel, and FairPlay offer unlimited data plans that cover validity periods ranging from one day up to fifteen days. Pricing for these plans starts around $2.39 and can go up to approximately $30, depending on the provider and the chosen validity length. While the plans are labeled as unlimited, most include a condition that speeds may be throttled; several set explicit speed limits, such as 10 Mbps for abesteSIM, MicroEsim, and Giga.Tel, 5 Mbps for Earth Esim, and 1 Mbps for Ohayu. Travelers should keep these speed restrictions in mind when selecting a package, but otherwise unlimited data is widely available for the Dutch market.

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 do offer a Dutch phone number that can send and receive SMS messages. Among the available options are Giga.Tel, which provides local Netherlands numbers (+31) with full inbound and outbound SMS support on its 20 GB, 25 GB, 30 GB and 50 GB plans; Orange Travel, which offers Polish numbers (+48) that allow both inbound and outbound SMS; GlobaleSIM, which supplies US numbers (+1) with inbound SMS (and in some bundles outbound SMS); RoameSIM, which also uses US numbers (+1) with full SMS capability; Roamify, which supplies French numbers (+33) with inbound and outbound SMS; and JamboSim, which gives Dutch numbers (+31) that support outbound SMS only.

In most cases the phone number uses a foreign dialing code rather than the Dutch +31 code; only Giga.Tel and JamboSim provide local Netherlands numbers. Prices vary from around $3.50 for the smallest plans up to just under $21 for the largest 50 GB packages, and validity ranges typically span 7 to 30 days.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Jul 29, 2026