Netherlands: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →The Netherlands has three major mobile network operators: KPN, VodafoneZiggo, and Odido. These carriers operate 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G networks commercially. A roaming eSIM in the country will typically connect to LTE bands B20 (800 MHz), B3 (1800 MHz), and B7 (2600 MHz), with 5G service likely using the n78 band at 3.5 GHz where available.
Local carriers in the Netherlands do issue eSIMs, making digital SIM activation available directly from domestic providers. This infrastructure supports both tourists and residents seeking flexible mobile connectivity options without requiring physical SIM cards.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | KPN, VodafoneZiggo, Odido |
| Key travel bands | B20(800), B3(1800), B7(2600), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Europe |
| Capital | Amsterdam |
| Calling code | +31 |
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eSIM providers covering Netherlands
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | Dedicated Netherlands destination page (verified on the provider's site 2026-07-14) | Digital delivery — installs as an eSIM profile on an eSIM-capable, unlocked phone | See plans →10% off with our code ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout |
Provider destination pages checked on 2026-07-08 and 2026-07-14. Plans and prices are live on the provider's site — never stored or estimated here. We only list partners we can link and verify directly; this table grows as more providers pass review. How we compile this →
Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.