eSIM for Netherlands
Prepaid data on local Netherlands networks. Install before you fly and land already connected.
- Dial code
- +31
- Time zone
- Amsterdam
- Languages
- Dutch
from $4
Plans for Netherlands
Pick a data amount and validity window. Every plan can be topped up mid-trip.
Plan type
Validity
Data
1 GB data
valid 7 days
2 GB data
valid 15 days
1 GB data
10 min10 SMSvalid 7 days
Most popular
3 GB data
valid 30 days
2 GB data
20 min20 SMSvalid 15 days
5 GB data
valid 30 days
3 GB data
30 min30 SMSvalid 30 days
Unlimited data
valid 3 days
Choose this plan$11.50
5 GB data
50 min50 SMSvalid 30 days
10 GB data
valid 30 days
Unlimited data
valid 5 days
Choose this plan$18.50
10 GB data
100 min100 SMSvalid 30 days
Unlimited data
valid 7 days
Best value per GB
20 GB data
valid 30 days
20 GB data
200 min200 SMSvalid 30 days
Unlimited data
valid 10 days
Unlimited data
valid 15 days
Unlimited data
valid 30 days
Need local calls in Netherlands?
Some plans include a local number with minutes and SMS. Filter by "Data + Calls & Texts" to see them.
Networks in Netherlands
Your eSIM connects automatically to a partner network. If speeds disappoint, select a different one manually in your carrier settings.
- KPN
What to know about connectivity in Netherlands
Roaming cost comparison
Pay-as-you-go roaming in Netherlands costs around $10.00 per GB through a typical US carrier. A Jelly eSIM starts at $4 with prepaid data included.
Carrier roaming voice calls run about 1¢ per minute on top.
How to dial Netherlands
- International format
- +XX X XXXXXXXX
- Local format
- XX XXXXXXXX
- Subscriber digits
- 9
- Trunk prefix
- 0
Time zone
Amsterdam
Available network speeds
Best value
The lowest cost-per-GB plan works out to $1.35 per GB, a useful benchmark when comparing plans.
How much data do I need in Netherlands?
Suggested plans by trip length, based on the available packages for this destination.
| Trip length | Data | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend (3 days) | Unlimited | $18.50 | - |
| One week | 1 GB | $4 | $4 |
| Two weeks | 2 GB | $6 | $3 |
| One month | 5 GB | $14 | $2.80 |
Connectivity in Netherlands
Network coverage
KPN and T-Mobile Netherlands cover essentially the entire country with LTE and 5G. The Netherlands is small and densely populated, so coverage gaps are rare even in rural Friesland and Zeeland.
Arrival tips
Cycling is how you get around - Google Maps cycling directions are accurate and essential for navigating canal-side bike paths. Amsterdam's tram system and NS trains are easy with live OV-chipkaart alternatives on your phone.
Plan recommendation
A week in Amsterdam and day trips needs just 2-3 GB. The Netherlands is so well-connected that even a two-week visit rarely needs more than 5 GB.
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Calling Netherlands - or calling home from there
JellyCalls dials any mobile or landline from your browser. No app to install, no phone number needed, and nothing to cancel.
Free starting credit included
Why use an eSIM in Netherlands
- Cheaper than roaming
- Carrier roaming bills a daily fee whether you use data or not. A prepaid plan bills once, upfront.
- Working the moment you land
- No hunting for a shop, no passport registration, no airport queue at midnight.
- Your number stays yours
- Dual SIM keeps calls, texts, and WhatsApp on your home line while data rides on Jelly.
Getting online in Netherlands
Buy a plan and scan the QR code from your email while you still have Wi-Fi.
Land in Netherlands, switch the Jelly line on, and set it as your data line.
Turn off data roaming on your home line so your carrier cannot bill you.
Netherlands eSIM questions
When does my Netherlands plan start counting?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Netherlands, not when you buy it. Installing early costs you nothing.
Can I make calls in Netherlands?
Jelly plans are data plans. Calls work over WhatsApp, FaceTime, or any app you already use, and your home number stays reachable on your other SIM.
Can I tether a laptop in Netherlands?
Yes on most compatible phones. Tethering uses data quickly, so pick a larger plan if a laptop is coming with you.
What if I run out of data in Netherlands?
Top up from your dashboard. The top up applies to the eSIM already installed, so there is nothing new to scan.
Visiting more than Netherlands?
A regional plan covers multiple countries on one eSIM.