What you need to know about a mobile phone plan

What do you need to get a Sim Only plan?

• Dutch home address
• Dutch bank account
• Valid passport

Get a Sim Only plan

There are many providers of Sim Only plans in the Netherlands. To keep things simple, we have compared the most popular packages of Sim Only providers for you: Budget Mobiel, Lebara, Vodafone and T-Mobile. You can use the table below to get a Sim Only plan. You can choose the contents of your package on the provider’s website.

Why should you get a plan if your own phone is working just fine?

• You will need to give a Dutch phone number for many services before you can use them, such as for PicNic, Ikea delivery, etc.
• If you aren’t using a Dutch telephone number, people or businesses in the Netherlands who call you will end up paying for the costs.
• Without a Dutch phone number you cannot send a Tikkie (online payment request).
• DigiD with SMS control
• It is more reliable when you call Dutch individuals or businesses.

What if I want to make a lot of international calls?

Before getting a Sim Only plan, read the general terms and conditions thoroughly. International calls may not be allowed, or they may not be free or unlimited. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives these days, like Skype, WhatsApp and FaceTime. You can use these apps when connected to Wi-Fi or if you have a large data plan.