Mobile telephony providers

› Debitel
› Hi.nl
› KPN
› Lebara
› Online
› Telfort
› T-moblie
› UPC
› Vodafone

One may choose between a contract
(abonnementen) or a prepaid card (pay-as-you
go). Prepaid card providers offer cheap
packages including the option to keep the same
number for free. On the other hand, if you use
your mobile mainly for national calls it would be
wiser to sign a contract. In order to do so, you
need to provide:
› A valid proof of identity (not a driving license)
› An official bank statement
› Your bank account details / card
› A deposit (for non-EU citizens)

Note that:
› Instead of providing your bank account card
you can enter your bank account at the store
(Internet banking) and make a copy.
› Using your current (non-Dutch) contract is not
really an option; you will be charged both for
incoming and outgoing calls. Apparently, the
same applies to roaming.
› You can replace your SIM card and keep your
current mobile device as long as it is not locked.
› In case your device is stolen you should report it immediately (service provider and police)
otherwise you will be charged for any calls
made.
› Sometimes providers do not allow non-EU
citizens to sign a contract.
› Most cellular telephones in the Netherlands are
dual-band or tri-band and allow SMS, EMS,
MMS, GPRS and UMTS.
› Using your mobile phone while driving is illegal
without the use of headsets, car kits, Bluetooth
and hands-free devices.

Landline providers

› BudgetPhone
› KPN
› Primus
› UPC
› Tele2
› Ziggo

In order to acquire either a traditional / normal or
an ISDN line you need to provide:
› A valid proof of identity (not a driving license)
› Residence permit (if applicable)
› Rental contract
› Employment contract (if applicable)
› Bank account details / card
› A deposit (for non-EU citizens)

Note that:
› In case you can not provide a residence permit
and/or employment contracts you may be asked
to pay another refundable deposit.
› There are different types of landline contracts;
always check the balance between monthly fixed
costs and per minute calling fees.
› As a rule, you have to subscribe for at least 12
months (6 bimonthly bills).
› ISDN lines are usually more expensive than
traditional telephone lines since they allow voice
calls and Internet access at the same time.
› For KPN connections visit one of the numerous
Primafoon shops all over the Netherlands.
› Fixed lines in the Netherlands are provided by
KPN; all the other providers own rights to some
lines.


Package comparison

For more information and package comparisons
(in Dutch) visit:
› Bellen.com
› GSM-Shop
› GSMPlaza
› MobilePlaza
› PhoneStreet.nl
› TelecomVergelijker
› Telefoonkopen
› Vergelijk.nl