RedEx
RedEx focuses on prepaid data-only eSIMs. In 2026 field tests in Amsterdam, it connected to KPN’s 5G network, delivering average speeds of 150 Mbps down and 46 Mbps up.In central The Hague, peak speeds exceeded 185 Mbps, while in the outer areas of Eindhoven the connection dropped to Odido’s 4G network, with average download speeds falling to about 60 Mbps.
Key Features
- Network access: Devices automatically connect to and switch between KPN and Odido base station networks in the Netherlands.
- Communication limits: Data only. No Dutch +31 local number and no voice minutes.
- Activation: Scan the QR code sent by email while connected to the internet to download the profile. No passport registration is required.
- Device requirements: Only works with carrier-unlocked smartphones that have a built-in eSIM module. Carrier-locked contract phones cannot install the profile.
Pricing
- Basic plan: 1 GB valid for 7 days at a one-time price of €4.5.
- Mid-tier plan: 5 GB valid for 15 days at a one-time price of €12.
- High-capacity plan: 10 GB valid for 30 days at a one-time price of €22.
- Billing: The listed price is the final charge. There is no activation fee, and the system does not support monthly credit card billing.
Best For
- Ideal users: Short-term foreign travelers staying in the Netherlands for 1 to 2 weeks who rely heavily on social apps and map navigation.
Odido Prepaid
Odido Prepaid runs on its own 3.5 GHz 5G network. In 2026 tests in the Port of Rotterdam, peak download speed reached 420 Mbps, while during the morning rush at Amsterdam Centraal, speeds held at 280 Mbps down and 65 Mbps up. The prepaid eSIM comes with a native Dutch +31 number. IP addresses are assigned locally in the Netherlands, keeping ping stable at around 12 ms to 18 ms. The maximum top-up per transaction is €50. If there is no chargeable activity for 180 days, the account is automatically deactivated.
Key Features
- Network access: Full access to Odido’s own 5G and 4G network across all supported bands.
- Communication features: Includes a native Dutch +31 number and voice minutes usable within the EU.
- Activation: Submit an email address on the official website to receive the eSIM installation code.
- Latency: A native local IP keeps network response times below 20 ms.
Pricing
- Basic plan: 2 GB plus unlimited calls within the EU, valid for 30 days, priced at €10.
- Mid-tier plan: 8 GB plus 100 SMS, valid for 30 days, priced at €15.
- High-capacity plan: Unlimited data, with speeds reduced to 384 Kbps after 10 GB of daily usage, valid for 30 days, priced at €29.
- Billing: No activation fee and no mandatory monthly credit card billing.
Best For
- Ideal users: Business travelers and heavy gamers staying in the Netherlands for 1 to 6 months who need a low-latency network.
KPN Prepaid
KPN Prepaid operates on one of the densest base station networks in the Netherlands. In 2026 field tests on rural roads near Utrecht, it reached 210 Mbps down and 55 Mbps up. Connections remained stable on intercity trains traveling between Amsterdam and Rotterdam, with ping staying around 15 ms. The prepaid eSIM includes a native Dutch +31 number, and IP addresses are assigned locally in the Netherlands. If there is no chargeable call or data usage within 180 days, the account is automatically reclaimed.
Key Features
- Network access: Connects to KPN’s native 5G and 4G network, which covers 99.5% of the country.
- Communication features: Includes a native Dutch +31 number and EU-wide voice minutes.
- Activation: After payment on the official website, a QR code is sent by email for installation on the phone’s eSIM chip.
- Latency: A native local IP handles data requests, keeping ping below 20 ms throughout the day.
Pricing
- Basic plan: 1 GB plus unlimited calls, valid for 30 days, priced at €10.
- Mid-tier plan: 3 GB plus unlimited calls, valid for 30 days, priced at €15.
- High-capacity plan: 10 GB plus unlimited calls, valid for 30 days, priced at €25.
- Billing: A one-time initial fee of €9.99 applies at first activation. No mandatory monthly credit card billing.
Best For
- Ideal users: Foreign residents and long-distance travelers who frequently commute by intercity rail and need coverage in remote towns across the Netherlands.
Vodafone NL Prepaid
Vodafone NL Prepaid runs on Vodafone’s own full-band network. In 2026 indoor underground tests in The Hague, download speed reached 120 Mbps. Outdoors on 5G, average speeds held at 185 Mbps down and 35 Mbps up. The prepaid eSIM includes a native Dutch +31 number. IP addresses are assigned in Amsterdam, and ping measured 18 ms.
This provider follows the EU fair use policy. If cross-border roaming data usage over four consecutive months exceeds local usage in the Netherlands, the system reduces speed to 256 Kbps. The minimum top-up amount is €5.
Key Features
- Network access: Connects to Vodafone’s native 5G and 4G network across the Netherlands.
- Communication features: Includes a native +31 number and voice minutes that can be used across EU member states without roaming charges.
- Activation: After purchase and payment on the official website, a QR code is sent by email for installation on the phone.
- Roaming performance: When roaming across all 27 EU countries, the service automatically switches to local partner networks while maintaining at least a 4G connection.
Pricing
- Basic plan: 2 GB plus unlimited SMS, valid for 30 days, priced at €10.
- Mid-tier plan: 5 GB plus unlimited SMS, valid for 30 days, priced at €15.
- High-capacity plan: 10 GB plus unlimited SMS, valid for 30 days, priced at €20.
- Billing: No activation fee and no mandatory monthly credit card billing.
Best For
- Ideal users: Cross-border travelers and long-haul truck drivers based in the Netherlands who regularly travel to Germany, Belgium, and France.
Simyo
Simyo is KPN’s wholly owned budget brand and runs on KPN’s network. In 2026 field tests in Maastricht, average download speed was artificially capped at 256 Mbps, while upload speed reached 45 Mbps. The prepaid eSIM comes with a native Dutch +31 number. Ping remained between 16 ms and 22 ms. The account follows a strict cancellation policy: if there are no outgoing calls or SMS messages for 180 consecutive days, the number is reclaimed and the full remaining balance is cleared.
Key Features
- Network access: Connects to KPN’s native 5G and 4G network, which covers 99.5% of the country.
- Communication features: Includes a native Dutch +31 number and free incoming calls across EU member states.
- Activation: Purchase on the official website to receive a QR code by email, then scan it to install the eSIM profile.
- Speed cap: Peak network speed is limited by the system to 256 Mbps, which is still sufficient for smooth everyday streaming.
Pricing
- Entry plan: 2 GB plus 200 voice minutes, valid for 30 days, priced at €8.
- Mid-tier plan: 6 GB plus 200 voice minutes, valid for 30 days, priced at €12.
- High-capacity plan: 15 GB plus unlimited calls, valid for 30 days, priced at €17.
- Billing: A €14.99 activation fee applies to the first order. No mandatory monthly automatic credit card billing.
Best For
- Ideal users: Long-term foreign residents staying in the Netherlands for more than six months who care a lot about keeping communication costs low.
Lebara NL
Lebara NL operates on KPN’s infrastructure. In 2026 field tests in Rotterdam, average download speed on 4G and 5G was 95 Mbps, while upload speed reached 30 Mbps. The prepaid eSIM includes a native Dutch +31 number. Ping remained between 22 ms and 28 ms.
When ordering a 30-day plan on the official website, users enter an international credit card for payment, and the system sets up recurring monthly billing in the background. The product also includes international calling to non-EU destinations such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Turkey.
Key Features
- Network access: Connects to KPN’s network, which covers 99.5% of the country.
- Communication features: Includes a native +31 number and voice minutes for calling landline and mobile numbers in 44 countries and regions outside the EU.
- Activation: After placing and paying for an order on the official website, a QR code is sent by email for installation on the phone.
- Billing setup: Paying for a one-time prepaid order by credit card triggers the system’s recurring billing instruction, creating ongoing monthly charges.
Pricing
- Entry plan: 3 GB plus 500 international calling minutes, valid for 30 days, priced at €10.
- Mid-tier plan: 5 GB plus unlimited international calls, valid for 30 days, priced at €15.
- High-capacity plan: 10 GB plus unlimited international calls, valid for 30 days, priced at €20.
- Billing: No initial activation fee, but monthly automatic credit card billing is included.
Best For
- Ideal users: Foreign students and cross-border workers living in the Netherlands who frequently call physical numbers in North America and the Middle East.
Ben
Ben is a wholly owned Odido sub-brand that uses Odido’s local network. In 2026 field tests in Utrecht’s old town, average download speed reached 245 Mbps and upload speed reached 52 Mbps. Its monthly contract eSIM comes with a native Dutch +31 number. Ping stayed between 14 ms and 19 ms. New accounts are charged a €14.95 activation fee. Accounts that do not add the 5G speed option are capped at 100 Mbps, which matches standard 4G speeds.
Key Features
- Network access: Connects to Odido’s native 5G and 4G network across all supported bands.
- Communication features: Includes a native +31 number and voice minutes usable across EU member states.
- Activation: Enter an IBAN for a European bank account on the official website to receive the QR code by email and install the profile on the phone.
- Speed cap: Without the 5G pass add-on, data speed is limited to 100 Mbps.
Pricing
- Starter plan: 2 GB plus 200 voice minutes, valid for 30 days, priced at €7.
- Mid-tier plan: 5 GB plus unlimited calls, valid for 30 days, priced at €10.
- High-capacity plan: 15 GB plus unlimited calls, valid for 30 days, priced at €14.
- Billing: A €14.95 activation fee applies, and the plan includes recurring monthly charges through a European local bank account.
Best For
- Ideal users: Foreign workers staying in the Netherlands for several months who already have a local European bank account.