Dutch Internet, TV & Utilities
Below, expats in Netherlands can find Dutch internet, television, phone and mobile service providers in the Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven and beyond.
| PROVIDER | SERVICES | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| KPN | Internet Phone TV Mobile | KPN was originally the sole state-owned telecom provider in Netherlands. The company built, owns and still manages most of the infrastructure in the country. KPN offers residential customers internet, TV and fixed phone services. Subscribe online or visit a KPN shop. |
| LEBARA | Mobile | Lebara is a Dutch telecom company that offers SIM-only prepaid mobile phone service. The company was founded in the Netherlands in 2004 and uses KPN‘s 4G wireless infrastructure. Website available in English. |
| LYCA MOBILE | Mobile | Lyca Mobile is a SIM-only mobile services provider in Netherlands that offers multiple monthly plans and maximum flexibility for revising call minutes or data limit up or down. The company utilizes the KPN 4G mobile network. Website available in English. |
| ODIDO | Internet Phone TV Mobile | The Odido brand was introduced in 2023 following merger of T-mobile and Tele2. Odido offers home internet, TV and telephone plus mobile service. They have physical shops in major cities including Amsterdam, Eindhoven, The Hague, Haarlem, Rotterdam and Utrecht. |
| ONLINE.nl | Internet Phone TV | Online.nl was launched in 2011 and is owned by same company as CanalDigitaal. Online.nl offers internet, television and residential phone services in the Netherlands which can be purchased separately or in a bundle. |
| PURE ENERGIE | Energy | Pure Energie is the greenest Dutch power provider, generating the energy they supply exclusively from wind and sun sources. Service contract options include: 1-year fixed, variable, dynamic and hybrid. They handle account transfer from current supplier. |
| UNITED CONSUMERS | Energy Mobile | United Consumers offers discounted costs on both mobile phone service and home energy. They use their large member base to negotiate with all the big Dutch service providers. |
| UTILITY DIRECT T: 085 060 3096 | Energy Telecom Mobile | Utility Direct is an independent platform that offers free utility advice and service to individuals moving to or within the Netherlands. They can assist with tasks such as arranging energy and internet contracts, setting up water services, opening bank accounts, obtaining insurance, and providing moving services. Schedule a call on their website. |
| VODAFONE | Internet Phone TV Mobile | Vodafone is the second largest mobile service provider in Netherlands. They offer subscription, SIM-only and prepaid mobile service. Since Vodafone merged with Ziggo, it is also possible to bundle mobile service with home internet, TV and fixed phone service |
| YOUFONE TV | Internet Phone TV Mobile | Youfone started as a SIM-only mobile service provider but has expanded to now offer home internet, television and landline phone service. It became a division of KPN in 2024. |
| ZIGGO | Internet Phone TV Mobile | Ziggo is one of the largest providers of digital TV, internet and fixed telephony in Netherlands. Services can be purchased individually or bundled. Ziggo Zakelijk provides the same services but for small business customers. |
NOTES ABOUT DUTCH INTERNET, HOME TELECOM & UTILITIES
The Netherlands has an open system in regards to home telecom and utilities services giving consumers multiple service provider options to choose from.
Considerations when choosing a provider…
- Telecom services are available individually (internet or TV or phone), but bundled package deals can bring down the costs significantly.
- Demand for fixed phone service in Netherlands has decreased significantly in recent years. Nowadays this service is rarely purchased as a stand-alone product from a provider.
- Internet providers advertise their fastest download rates and latest technology (for example, fiberglass network). Be aware, the infrastructure required to support the advertised speeds may not yet have been rolled out in a specific city or neighborhood. Maximum speeds therefore may be lower.
- Residents will have multiple choices when it comes to an energy supplier, but not for water supplier as there is only one per region.
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