Netherlands

Basics
For now 4 (physical) network operators remain in the Netherlands: Orange was acquired by T-Mobile and Telfort by KPN and the networks have been shut down and incorporated. More than 80 MVNOs are operating mostly on KPN network. The most important MVNOs are shown below as well as the offers of T-Mobile and Vodafone. Online only operators without stores like Simyo are skipped because they are not suitable for travellers as well as KPN and Tele2 because their rates are not competitive for prepaid. In 2015 KPN has a market share of 52%, Vodafone 26% and T-Mobile 18%. In November 2015 Tele2 fully launched.
 * KPN
 * Vodafone Nederlands
 * T-Mobile Nederlands (by Deutsche Telekom)
 * Tele2 (4G/LTE-only)

Coverage
All networks have nationwide coverage in 2G, 3G and 4G(LTE). KPN has the best overall coverage following by T-Mobile on second, Vodafone on third and Tele2 on fourth place. T-Mobile used to lag behind in terms of coverage and speed, but caught up by deploying a whole new network last year. T-Mobile is now nearly as good as the KPN network in terms of coverage. Tele2 has an 4G-only network and uses T-Mobile 2G/3G network as fallback for voice calls or where 4G is not available yet (no roaming charges will apply). T-Mobile and KPN have 3G on 900MHz and 2100MHz, and Vodafone on 2100MHz only.

4G/LTE
Deployment of 4G(LTE) has been started in 2012 by KPN. KPN has the whole country covered up on 800MHz supplemented by 1800MHz in cities, giving max speeds of 225Mbit. A 4G(LTE)-network on 2100Mhz is planned making speed possible up to 300Mbit. KPNs 4g(LTE) coverage is excellent and overall speed is very good. Coverage map available here.

T-Mobile used to have bad coverage and speeds in the past. But T-Mobile recently renewed its whole network and is now offering 4G(LTE) on nearly every single cell phone tower. It started to roll out the whole LTE-network on 1800MHz, later supplemented by 900MHz offering better indoor coverage. T-Mobile has a good coverage and by far the fastest network. Speeds are up to 225Mbit nationwide (300Mbit is planned by adding 4G on 2100MHz). A coverage map is available here.

Vodafone has nearly the whole country covered up in LTE on 800Mhz supplemented by 1800MHz in most cities. Because of heavily focusing on the 800MHz (which is great for coverage), speed is not so great as KPN and T-Mobile, but still very decent. Coverage is good. A coverage map is available here.

Tele2 has a network comparable to Vodafone in terms of coverage and speed, but this network is not open for prepaid users yet. Tele2 uses 800MHz and 2600MHz (on most towers) for their 4G(LTE) network. A coverage map is available here.

A good updated map of all providers 4G coverageis available.

There is a big difference in accessability to customers at the moment: KPN gives LTE only to contract customers (except its MVNO Lycamobile), while T-Mobile has opened 4G/LTE to all its customers (including prepaid customers). Vodafone offers LTE to its prepaid customers since 2014 at an extra charge of 5 EUR per month.

KPN
KPN is the biggest telecommunication company in the Netherlands. It used to be the state-owned telco, still owns the landline network and is clear market leader with its own brand KPN Mobile and through subsidiaries in the mobile market. As incumbent provider it offers the best coverage in 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE in the country at the highest prices (coverage map).

Their 4G/LTE covers almost 99% of population, but has not been opened for prepaid yet.

Availability and start-up costs
They only sell one prepaid SIM card for 9.99 € (sometimes reduced in promotions) either ordered online to be sent to an Dutch postal address or in their own stores (shop locator) and lots of other stores and outlets. It comes with 10 € credit: 2.50 € from the start and 7.50 € if you register here.

To top-up online, you need a Dutch-only payment system, so better use a reload voucher. They are called "Opwaardeerkaart" and sold in KPN stores (see above), tobacco stores, kiosks and many supermarkets. To top up text voucher code and the word 'Opwaarderen' to 1244 for free. When you register at MijnKPN, you will get 15 € for a 10 € top-up and 35 € for a 20 € top-up in the Bonustarief (bonus tariff).

Data feature packs
Default data rate is expensive 0.25 € per MB at max. 14.4 Mbit/s. So better buy data bundles that are called Voordeelbundels or Internetbundels.

You have the choice of a severely throttled speed for 3G with "unlimited" data at reasonable prices or unreduced 3G speeds at inflated rates. Compare their offers with MVNOs on their network and other providers. (+) = to this bundle 20 domestic SMS and 20 domestic minutes are added.
 * day bundle: 100 MB: 1 €, 24 hrs, max. 14.4 Mbit/s, activation *130# - no auto-renew.
 * week bundles: 100 MB: 3.50 €, 7 days, max. 14.4 Mbit/s, activation *131# - no auto-renew.
 * these monthly bundles valid for 31 days:

Have in mind that a max. speed of 128 kbit/s is somewhere near 2G with EDGE. So for some purposes it may be sufficient, but for browsing websites, it'll be very time-consuming.

To check credit or data balance, send a free SMS with the word 'SALDO' to 1266.

More info

 * their brand Hi has been discontinued for new users, as well as KPN Prepay Internet
 * APN: internet
 * Website in Dutch only: http://www.kpn.com

Telfort
Telfort was bought by KPN back in 2005 and is now a subsidiary of KPN. It offers access to KPN's network (for coverage see KPN) at slightly lower prices than their parent company, but in 2G and 3G only so far for prepaid.

Availability and start-up costs
The prepaid SIM card is available online in all three sizes sent to a Dutch postal address only. But to order, you need a Dutch payment system. Alternatively, you can get it in their Telfort stores (locator) for cash. They are sold for 7.50 € containing 10 € credit (5 € are given at activation, 5 € after registration at vijfjevantelfort.nl).

To activate put the SIM card in your phone and call 1244. Then switch it off and on again. SIM will be activated within an hour.

To top up, you can buy Telfort vouchers called opwaardeerbons in stores, kiosks and service stations starting at 10 €. Customers must make a payable call, send a SMS, buy a bundle or top-up in order to maintain their credit and SIM card every six months.

Data feature packs
There is no default rate, because data is only given out on internet bundles all valid for 31 days: For activation text code to 1355 or do it on your account called Mjin Telfort. Packages will not renew automatically. Max. speed is 7 Mbit/s on 3G.
 * 50 MB: 2.50 €, activation: 50 MB MAAND
 * 100 MB: 4 €, activation: 100 MB MAAND
 * 250 MB: 8 €, activation: 250 MB MAAND
 * 500 MB: 10 €, activation: 500 MB MAAND
 * 1 GB: 14 €, activation: 1000 MB MAAND

More info

 * APN: internet
 * Website in Dutch: http://www.telfort.nl

Aldi Talk (by Medion mobile)
Aldi Talk by Medion mobile uses the KPN network in 2G and 3G, no 4G/LTE, which has excellent coverage in the Netherlands. Their speed has been accelerated to 14.4 Mbit/s recently.

Availability and start up costs
The starter packs are exclusively available at Aldi stores Aldi store locator, one of the biggest discounter supermarket chains in the Netherlands. It is sold for 9.99 € with 13 € credit. They may not be on display but have to be asked for at checkout /cash register. The top up vouchers for 10 or 20 € are only available at Aldi's stores in the Netherlands.

Data feature packs
Default data rate without or beyond the bundles is 0.29 € per MB.


 * Datadagbundel: Data Day Bundle: € 1.00 for 24 hours and a maximum of 100 MB. Data service will auto shutdown after 100 MB has been used. Activation: *124# + 'call button'. Check current data volume for Data Day Bundle = *124*001# + 'call button'
 * Datamaandbundel 250: Data Month Bundle: € 5.00 for 30 days and a maximum of 250 MB. Data service will auto shutdown after 250 MB have been used. Activation: *121# + 'call button' (to send the activation). Check current data volume for Data Month Bundle= *121*001# + 'call button'
 * Datamaandbundel 500: Data Month Bundle: € 7.50 for 30 days and a maximum of 500 MB. Data service will auto shutdown after 500 MB have been used. Activation: *123# + 'call button' (to send the activation). Check current data volume for Data Month Bundle= *123*001# + 'call button'


 * Datamaandbundel 1000: Data Month Bundle: € 12.50 for 30 days and a maximum of 1000 MB. Data service will auto shutdown after 1000 MB have been used. Activation: *122# + 'call button' (to send the activation). Check current data volume for Data Month Bundle= *122*001# + 'call button'

More info

 * APN: portalmmm.nl
 * online in Dutch only

*bliep


* bliep changed networks in April 2015. So all SIM cards issued before are not valid anymore and some tariffs like the unlimited rate have been discontinued. It's now a MVNO on the new 4G-only Tele2 network while 2G and 3G is available via the T-Mobile network on national roaming without surcharges. Note: *bliep does not support the Tele2 LTE frequencies yet, so *bliep will only give you 2G and 3G at the moment.

Bliep's unique feature is that you can customize data on a daily basis. This may be confusing for some as no other provider does this, but can be a good solution for some customers. It is only allowed to use the SIM card in a mobile phone or tablet and not allowed to use it in a mobile router, dongle or a similar device.

Availability
* bliep SIM cards can be bought at Phone House, Kijkshop, Dixons outlets shown here: store locator. For buying online at their website you need to have a Dutch bank account.

The SIM card comes in a tri-format of mini-, micro- and nano-sized SIM and costs €15. The card comes with a €10 account balance.

Balance and top up

 * Bliep top up vouchers can be bought at the same stores that sell *bliep SIM cards or a Tele2 top up voucher can also be used, if they will be released. These can be bought everywhere eg. supermarkets, kiosks and are available for €10 and €20. For uploading on their website, you need a Dutch bank account.

Data feature packs
There are options that you can choose from and change anyday you want. All options are for one calendar day starting at 00h00 until 04h00 the day thereafter (so 28 hours). Activation is effective immediately and deactivations will occur between 11:30pm-12:00am. If not deactivated, the last selected option will be used and if applicable, money will be deducted from your balance. Data is up to 1 Mbps / 384 kbps in speed.

Your paid data allowance is valid until 04:00 the next day.


 * Option White: free: calls for 5ct per min, SMS for 5 ct, no data (but: the *bliep app will work to help you select the other options)


 * Option Light: 25ct per day: like option white, but with 10 MB per day included.
 * Option Yellow: 50ct per day: like option white, but with 67 MB per day included.
 * You can buy more data charged at 25ct per 10 MB as often as you like.

You can also activate via SMS (send 'aan' to 1350), but this will put you on the Yellow day option (50ct, 67 MB). Via the app or via the website, you can choose other options for the following days. The app is available for Android and iOs. The website also supports mobile platforms (like Windows Phone). Bear in mind, that If you want to change or deactivate your current rate, you must do so before 11:30pm! Your data allowance (10 or 67 MB) is valid until 04:00am the next day.

More info

 * APN: internet.tele2.nl


 * Website in Dutch only

HEMA mobiel
HEMA mobiel is the MVNO of the largest department store chain of the Netherlands. It works on the good KPN network.

Availability
From any Hema store store locator for € 1 includes € 1 credit on the SIM. Vouchers for topups are available in the same stores or online.

Mobiel Prepaid
is their call, text and data SIM. Default data rate is 0.30 per MB. Following packages are offered:

Maximum download speed is 3.6 Mbps, maximum upload speed is 384 kbps.
 * €7.50 per month, for 500 MB, activated by dialing *133# (check balance using *133*001#)

More info

 * APN: prepaidinternet
 * Website in Dutch: hema.nl

AH Mobiel
AH Mobiel is the MNVO of Albert Heijn, the largest quality supermarket chain in the Netherlands. It operates on the good KPN network.

Availability
SIM Cards are available in all Albert Heijn supermarkets in the country: store locator. They have three product lines: the "prepaid bellen" with talk, text and data for smartphones, the "prepaid internet" with data only and the "Slim only" for smartphones to be managed by app.

Prepaid bellen
Their smartphone SIM is available for 9.95 € with 5 € credit. To activate call 1244. The following heavily discounted top up vouchers are available from Albert Heijn: Bonus is not for data packages, but only for calls and texts. The following data packages must be booked for getting data from the standart credit: For activation text code to 1255.
 * Top up 10 € and you get 10 € extra = 20 €
 * Top up 20 € and you get 30 € extra = 50 €
 * Top up 30 € and you get 60 € extra = 90 €
 * Dagbundel = day bundle, 24 hrs, 100 MB, 2,50 €, activation: INTERNETDAG
 * Maandbundel = monthly bundle, 30 days, 500 MB, 10 €, activation: INTERNETMAAND
 * Maandbundel for Blackberrys = monthly bundle for BBs, 30 days, 150 MB, 10 €, activation: PREPAIDBB

Prepaid internet
The data only SIM is sold in a starter pack for 4.95 € with 5 € credit at AH. Standard rate is 0.15 € per MB. Speed is not reduced on the KPN network, but no 4G available. They don't have packs, discount is by the top ups: The top up balance is valid for 9 months, the bonus only for 1 month.
 * For a top up of 10 €, you get 10 € bonus
 * For a top up of 20 €, you get 30 € bonus
 * For a top up of 30 €, you get 60 € bonus

Here is the catch: Top ups are only available online for this product line, not by vouchers. For that you need iDeal, a debit system which requires a dutch credit card or bank account. So it's only a viable solution if you know somebody locally. This is not necessary for the prepaid bellen SIM.

Slim Only
This new line called "Slim only" is not recommended anymore and taken off the list. The free starter data volume has been discontinued and the SIM must be linked to a Dutch bank account and an app only available in Dutch istore or play store.

More info

 * APN: multimedia.ah.nl
 * only online available in Dutch

Lebara mobile
Lebara mobile is European phone company focusing on the ethno market. In the Netherlands it is a MNVO on the KPN network, partly on 4G/LTE, giving very good coverage in the country.

While the 3G speed of KPN seems not to be reduced and data rates of 7 Mbps are possible, at the end of 2015 4G/LTE was opened on some packages.

Availability and start up costs
You can buy your SIM online at http://www.lebara.nl/ Lebara sends it to Dutch postal addresses only. Alternatively, a lot of kiosks throughout the country Lebara store finder sell the SIM card for free. Top up vouchers are available from a lot of more shops: Call shops, tobacco stores, Shell and Total petrol stations, Media Markt, post offices or Albert Heijn supermarkets (use store finder above). You can use the online top-up promotion as Lebara accepts many internatl. credit cards. Their standard plan is called Lebara One. You can switch to a reduced plan such as Lebara 10=20, top-up €10 and get €25 or top-up €20 and get €50 call credit. For this to take effect, you need to text the word 'EXTRA' to 8800 before your online top-up. Be aware that some default rates are much higher on Lebara 10=20.

Data feature packs
The following packs are available for 30 days. Data rate outside the packs is very cheap 0.01 € per MB beyond 100 KB on Lebara One plan and expensive 0.49 €/MB on Lebara 10=20. Activation is through your online account. All packs will automatically renew after 30 days if there is enough credit. To stop send activation code followed by the word STOP to 8800. When data quota is used, a new pack can be activated ahead of time.
 * on up to 3G only:
 * 500 MB: 5 €
 * 1 GB: 10 €, for activation text 'WEB1GB' to 8800
 * 3 GB: 20 €
 * open for 4G/LTE:
 * 1 GB: 15 €
 * 3 GB: 35 €
 * Promotion: If you text 'EXTRA' to 8800, you will get 2 GB instead if 1 and 5 GB instead of 3.

More info

 * APN: multimedia.lebara.nl
 * SIM can be sent abroad for a surcharge on netherlands.prepaidzero.com
 * Tethering seems to be possible, VoIP calls seem to be blocked
 * Website change to English

Lycamobile
As strongest competitor of Lebara, Lycamobile often has very similar rates on a different network. In the Netherlands Lycamobile is a MVNO on the KPN network, too. It gives excellent 3G coverage and even 4G/LTE speed on some packages.

Availability and start up costs
You can get a SIM from most of the local mobile stores: Store Locator. At Schiphol airport you can buy the SIM at the Service point at Schiphol Plaza passage 4.

The SIM card is free, but you need to make a topup of at least 10 €. There are two plans: "Standard Plan" and "Saver Plan". While the Saver Plan gives you data at a 50% discounted rate, you can't receive a bonus in their frequent top-up promotions. You may convert your Standard into a Saver Plan by texting "SAVER PLAN" to 2525 or typing *201*282#.

3G data feature packs
The following prices are for 3G on the Saver Plan and online purchase via their website only, compared to the standard plan. Outside data rate is only 1c/MB on saver plan and 19c/MB on the standard plan. All packages are for 30 days and will renew automatically if there is enough credit. To stop dial *190# at least one day before bundle expires.
 * 500 MB: 5 € saver plan online, 10 € standard plan by activation: *139*1015#
 * 750 MB: 7.50 € saver plan online, 15 € standard plan by activation: *139*1530#
 * 1 GB: 10 € saver plan online, 20 € standard plan by activation: *139*111000#
 * 3 GB: 25 € saver plan online, 50 € standard plan by activation: *139*3201#
 * 5 GB: 30 € saver plan online, 60 € standard plan by activation: *139*3202#

4G/LTE data feature packs
These following packs are on 3G and 4G/LTE which is available practically all over the Netherlands on the saver and the standard plan:
 * 500 MB: €12 Saver plan, €24 Standard plan, activation: *139*4100#
 * 1 GB: €20 Saver plan, €40 Standard plan, activation: *139*4300#
 * 3 GB: €35 Saver plan, €70 Standard plan, activation: *139*4500#
 * 5 GB: €40 Saver plan, €80 Standard plan, activation: *139*4600#

Tethering
After a complaint of the Dutch consumer board Lycamobile enabled tethering in 2015 (see here: in Dutch only). This only applies to Lycamobile in the Netherlands and nowhere else.

Settings

 * APN: data.lycamobile.nl
 * Username: lmnl
 * Password: plus

More Info

 * cheap data roaming bundles for some countries are offered. For more details check Euro5.
 * website in English

Delight Mobile
Another MVNO based in the UK is Delight Mobile operating on KPN's good network in 2G and 3G only. It is a sister brand of Vectone Mobile, described below. Customer service is questionable.

Availability
You can get a Delight Mobile SIM card by ordering a starter pack online or from the many shops showing the Delight Mobile signage. The starter pack is free, but you will need to top-up to start making calls.

Top-ups of 10 € or 20€ can be made in many supermarkets, service stations, tabac stores and kiosks listed here. If your starter pack has preloaded credit, it should be clearly marked on your starter pack. If your starter pack does not specify a credit amount, then it’s most likely that it does not contain any preloaded credit.

Data feature packs
Standard rate outside of packs is 10ct per MB. These packs are available: To check the remaining bundle units in your internet bundle, dial *2102#. All packages auto-renew, to unsubscribe dial *2103#. If you exceed your units limit. you pay standard prepaid rates. You can renew your bundle only after the end of your bundle validity period.

Technical details

 * APN: webnl.mundio.com
 * Website available in English

Kruidvat Mobiel
Kruidvat Mobiel is the MVNO of the Dutch retail, pharmacy and drugstore chain. It started in 2010 and operates on the KPN network in 2G and 3G only, no 4G/LTE yet.

Availability
The SIM card is exclusively sold online on their website to be delivered to a Dutch postal address or in about 1900 Kruidvat outlets all through the country (store locator). Starter packs are sold at 7.99 € with 5 € credit in all 3 sizes. At Kruidvat outlets, they sell recharge vouchers of 7.50 €, 15 € and 20 €. SIM card and credit stay valid for 12 months without a top-up.

Data feature packages
Default rate is 0.09 € per MB. These packages valid for 31 days can be added: For overuse, default rate will be charged or you can buy a new package anytime.
 * 250 MB: 5 €, activation: *132#
 * 500 MB: 7.50 €, activation: *135#
 * 1 GB: 12.50 €, activation: *136#

More info

 * APN: portalmmm.nl
 * Website in Dutch

T-Mobile
T-Mobile is the third network in the Netherlands with a reasonable coverage. On the other hand, it's the only network which gives out 4G/LTE to all prepaid customers for free. 2G is available everywhere, 3G and 4G/LTE in most populated areas. See T-Mobile Coverage Map.

Start up costs
A T-Mobile SIM-only card costs €9.95 in a T-Shop (locator)  or ordered  online. It comes with €10 credit: €5 of which expires 7 days after activation and can only be used for calls and texts. The other €5 does not expire. Topups can be made directly in T-Shops or by vouchers of €10, €20 and €40 sold in many outlets. As a promotion, until October 4 you'll get free 200 MB + 100 SMS + 50 domestic minutes with every topup.

Data and call card
The following bundles are available and valid for 30 days each. Standard data rate out of bundle is €0.10/MB. To activate text AAN to 4000 for free. Bundle will renew after 30 days if there is credit. To stop text UIT to 4000,
 * Internet: €4.95 for 200 MB
 * Internet Maand: €9.95 for 1 GB ('Maand' = month)
 * Internet Maand Extra: €14.95 for 1.5 GB
 * Blackberry Internet: €12.50 for 400 MB on Blackberrys

To check consumption text 'Saldo' to 1144. Speed is capped at 15 Mbps / 384 Kbps. T-Mobile uses (if avaiable) the LTE (4G) network.

Data-only card
The data-only SIM called Prepaid Internet has a daily pack for one calendar day of officially 100 MB of internet use capped at 3.6 Mbps/768 kbps after which you may be cut down because of their Fair Use Policy. Most of the time it does not happen and for 4.58 € you can enjoy unlimited internet until 11:59 pm, after which you will be charged another 4.58 €.

Technical details

 * Combined micro- and mini-SIM and nano-SIM available


 * APN: internet
 * Username and Password: tmobile

Vectone Mobile
Vectone Mobile is an MVNO that in the Netherlands runs on the KPN network in 2G and 3G benefiting from its good network throughout the entire country.

Availability
The easiest way to get a SIM card for free is to order one online, but they are available from many popular shops including Hema, Kruidvat & Ako. Top up vouchers are also available online and in those same shops.

Data bundles
All the data bundles from Vectone are available for 30 days. Data usage outside the bundles is charged at €0.09 per MB for all customers using their standard price plan. They offer these bundels: Online promotional price only by booking through their website. To verify your remaining data allowance, dial *1501#. All data bundles will be automatically renewed every 30 days. To stop auto-renewal, dial *1552#.
 * Combo plans:
 * 1.5 GB data, 500 mins domestic calls, 500 SMS: 11.99 € by activation: *2035# (online price: 9.99 €)
 * 1 GB data, 500 mins domestic calls, 500 SMS: 10 € by activation *2037# (online price: 7.99 €)
 * Data-only plans called Data Pocket Saver:
 * 3 GB data: 15 €; to buy dial *2011#
 * 1 GB data: 7.50 €; to buy dial *2012#
 * 500 MB data: 5 €; to buy dial *2013#

More info

 * APN: webnl.mundio.com
 * Internet can't be used with old Blackberrys before OS9.
 * Their website is available in both Dutch and English.
 * As a caution, there are a number of troubling complains about unusually poor customer service: tripadvisor and reviewcentre for example.

Vodafone
Vodafone has good 2G/3G coverage in the Netherlands, not as good as KPN, but better than T-Mobile. 4G/LTE is available for prepaid since May 2014 and sold for a surcharge. Vodafone Coverage Map

Availability and start up costs
Their prepaid voice and data SIMs are available online or in their shops (locator) in different varieties: Another 5 € will be credited after registration and the first top-up.
 * for free with 5 € and 50 MB (available only in promotions)
 * for 5 € with the same credit
 * for 10 € with 12.50 credit
 * for 20 € with 25 € credit
 * for 50 € with 50 € credit

Top ups can be made by vouchers called Opwaardeerbons and are available all over the country. To top up, type *102* #. For a top up of € 10, you will get a 100 MB bonus; and of € 20, you will get 200 MB bonus data.

Data feature packs
Default rate is the daily rate of 1 € for 100 MB per day. Overuse is charged by 0.15 € per MB. Their bundles are called BloX. Max speed at 3.6 Mbps/384 Kbps.
 * Online only: 1 GB in 30 days for 10 €, activation: ONLINE ONLY AAN to 4000
 * 4G: 4G/LTE speed during one month for 2.50 €, activation: 4G AAN to 4000, deactivation: 4G UIT to 4000. 4G/LTE download speed is limited to 25 Mbps and upload speed is limited to 12.5 Mbps.

When used up, daily rate applies or are new BloX bundle can be booked.

SIM sizes
Micro- and mini- SIMs as well as nano-SIMs are available but not in all starter packs

Data-only SIM
Vodafone offers a data-only SIM aimed at tablets, routers and modems. It's called Prepaid Datasimkaart. It's available in these start-ups: This SIM does not contain voice and must be topped up by internatl. credit card online from 10 €. For registration, you get 12.50 € credit awarded. Max speed is 7.2 Mbit/s. The 4G bundle (see above) can be added for 2.50 € per month for 4G/LTE access. These packages are available to top up the data SIM: To activate, text ' AAN' to 4000.
 * for free, with no credit
 * 17.50 €: with 1 GB and 2.50 € preloaded, valid for 1 month
 * 40 €: with 2.5 GB and 2.50 € preloaded, valid for 3 months
 * day bundle: 35 MB, 2.50 €, activation: Dagbundel
 * week bundle: 300 MB, 10 €, activation: Weekbundel
 * month bundle: 700 MB, 20 €, activation: Maandbundel
 * quarter (year) bundle: 2 GB, 50 €, activation: Kwartaalbundel

Technical details

 * APN: live.vodafone.com
 * Username and Password: vodafone

Tethering is not technically allowed by Vodafone. However, they do not really enforce this on Android devices, but may be blocked on iOS phones in lack of a tethering profile.

More info

 * Further information: online in Dutch: www.vodafone.nl

Deka Mobiel
Deka Mobiel is the MVNO of the Dutch retailer chain DekaMarkt. It operates on the network of Vodafone in 2G and 3G only, no 4G/LTE.

Availability
The SIM cards is exclusively sold in DekaMarkt outlets (|0|0| store locator). Although there are almost 100 outlets in the country, they are only located in the provices of central Holland. This makes it inconvenient for travellers as without a Dutch payment system at hand, you'll have to go to a branch for topping up.

Starter pack is sold at 9.95 € with 10 € credit in all 3 sizes. At DekaMarkt, they sell recharge vouchers of 10 € and 20 €. SIM card and credit stay valid for 12 months without a top-up.

Data feature packs
Default rate without package is 0.24 € per MB. So better add one of these packages: For activation, text code to 101.
 * 100 MB for 24 hours: 2.99 €, activation: data dag
 * 250 MB for 30 days: 6.99 €, activation: data 250
 * 500 MB for 30 days: 9.99 €, activation: data 500
 * 1 GB for 30 days: 14.99 €, activation: data 1000

More info

 * APN: deka.dataxs.mobi
 * Website in Dutch

Tele2
Tele2 is the latest arrival in the Netherlands. It started with own products and their network in 2015. For 2G and 3G they use a network sharing agreement with T-Mobile. In 4G/LTE they use their own infrastructure covering about 73% in 2016 (Tele2 coverage map). For a newcomer they really don't offer particulary low prices.

Availability
Their prepaid SIM cards are sold online to be sent to a Dutch postal address. Or you need to go to one of their only 6 shops so far in the country (shop list). It's sold for € 10 with € 20 credit preloaded.

Recharges can be made in Albert Heijn and Kruidvart markets, at Gulf or Esso service stations or in a MediaMarkt for instance. Voucher codes need to be added like *110*#. Check credit by code *111#.

Data feature packages
Data outside of packages is a totally overpriced 2.50 € per MB. These packages can be activated: For activation text codeword to 1260.
 * 20 MB, 1 day: 1 €, activation: WEBDAG
 * 100 MB, 30 days: 5 €, activation: WEBMAANDL
 * 350 MB, 30 days: 10 €, activation: WEBMAANDXL

More info

 * APN: internet.tele2.nl
 * Website in Dutch