Updated October 17, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Budget Energie vs Twigby Mobile
Budget Energie vs Twigby Mobile: the differences
| Compare |  Budget Energie | Twigby Mobile ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €3.75 | $5 |
| Reference plan prices | 3GB: EUR 3.75 per month, 3GB, 24 months; 30GB: EUR 5.25 per month, 30GB, 24 months; Unlimited: EUR 10 per month, unlimited, 24 months | Unlimited Talk/Text 2GB: $5/mo first 3 months ($15/mo after), 2GB, no contract; Unlimited: $25/mo first 3 months ($35/mo after), unlimited, no contract; Unlimited Talk/Text: $5/mo first 3 months ($10/mo after), 0GB, no contract |
| Unlimited plan price | €10 | $25 |
| Markets | NL | US |
| Host network | KPN | Not confirmed |
| eSIM | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wi-Fi calling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Not confirmed |
| Roaming countries | 43 | Not confirmed |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Seller type (Mvno), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes).
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Key differences
- Twigby Mobile scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Support channels: only Budget Energie offers Email, Phone.
- Billing: only Budget Energie offers Contract.
- Billing: only Twigby Mobile offers Rolling.
- Contract length: only Budget Energie offers 12, 24.
- Contract length: only Twigby Mobile offers 1.
- Markets: only Budget Energie offers NL.
- Markets: only Twigby Mobile offers US.
Our verdict on each
Budget Energie
Budget Energie suits Dutch households that want electricity and gas from a single supplier and want to choose how the price moves. Its green tariff is backed by 100% renewable certificates, and the business has grown to 1,000,000 customers since it was founded in 2011.
Twigby Mobile
Twigby Mobile suits US customers who want a sim only line with no contract and eSIM support, and the price on entry is one of the sharper ones on the site. The catch is what happens after the introductory period, when renewal rates sit well above $5.
Score breakdown
| Area | Budget Energie | Twigby Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.2Plans start at $5 on rolling billing, with an unlimited tier at $25. |
| Offer | 9.3Higherfixed, variable and dynamic all available, electricity and gas on one account, fixed terms 12 and 36 months. | 8.9Sim only, 5G, eSIM, wifi calling and hotspot sharing all sit on the same plan range. |
| Trust | 8.4Registered in NL as Budget Thuis B.V., trading since 2011, with support on email, chat and phone. | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Budget Energie | Twigby Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 18 of 416 | 15 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 10 of 137 | 7 of 137 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Budget Energie | Twigby Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for Budget Energie: 1. Additional countries for Twigby Mobile: 1.
What we checked
Budget Energie
- budgetthuis.nl: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Twigby Mobile
- twigby.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Budget Energie | Twigby Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract | Rolling |
| Contract length | 12, 24 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Budget Thuis B.V. | STX Group, LLC |
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2011 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Chat, Help centre |
Broadband
| Fact | Budget Energie | Twigby Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttp, Fttc | Not confirmed |
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 1,000 | Not confirmed |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 1,000 | Not confirmed |
| Setup fee | €0 | Not confirmed |
| Exit fee terms | 1 month notice; early termination costs charged on final bill | Not confirmed |
| Router | Nokia Beacon G3.1 or Draytek Vigor | Not confirmed |
| Address checker | https://www.budgetthuis.nl/internet | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Budget Energie | Twigby Mobile | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming countries | 43below the median | Not confirmed | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Budget Energie
Pros
- Tariff choice runs wide, with fixed, variable and dynamic under a single name.
- Green power is 100% renewable, backed by certificates.
- Fixed terms run 12 and 36 months, so there is a date to plan around.
Cons
- The exit fee terms ask for notice, and early termination costs land on the final bill.
- Service is limited to NL, so it is not an option for a household outside the Netherlands.
- Electricity Ratings lists fixed, ev and time of use, adding electric vehicle and prepay tariffs that sit outside fixed, variable and dynamic.
Twigby Mobile
Pros
- Entry pricing of $5 sits comfortably in the lower end of the plans we price up.
- Billing is rolling and plan contract length is 1 month, so there is no long tie-in.
- Sim only, eSIM, 5G, wifi calling and hotspot sharing are all included.
Cons
- Renewal pricing on the entry plans is well above the $5 headline once the introductory period ends.
- Support runs on chat and help centre, so there is no phone line for problems that need a voice.
- The unlimited plan costs $25, a large step up from the entry figure of $5.
Who each suits
Budget Energie
Who it suits
- Households that want power and gas under a single contract instead of juggling separate suppliers.
- Households that want a spread of tariff types, since Budget Energie lists fixed, variable and dynamic.
- People who prefer a phone line and chat to a single contact route, and who want dynamic and green options rather than the fixed, time of use and ev list at Endesa.
Who should look elsewhere
- Electricity Ratings, if you need an electric vehicle or prepay tariff, since fixed, ev and time of use runs wider than fixed, variable and dynamic.
- Endesa, if you only want fixed, time-of-use or electric vehicle pricing, because Endesa lists fixed, time of use and ev.
Twigby Mobile
Who it suits
- US customers bringing their own handset and happy with a sim only line
- People who want a rolling monthly plan with no contract commitment
- Travellers or switchers who prefer an eSIM over a plastic card
Who should look elsewhere
- Customers who need unlimited data on a small budget, since the unlimited tier costs $25
- Anyone who prefers to phone support, because support runs on chat and help centre
- Readers outside US, where the service is not offered
Country by country
| Country | Budget Energie | Twigby Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Budget Energie
What tariff types does Budget Energie offer?+
Budget Energie sells fixed, variable and dynamic tariffs, so a household can choose between a price that holds for a set term and one that follows the market, plus a dynamic option and a green option. The spread means you can start on a fixed deal and change type at renewal without moving supplier, and it keeps the door open if your usage pattern changes.
How long are the fixed terms?+
Fixed terms run 12 and 36 months, which gives you a date to plan around. Take the shorter term if you expect prices to move your way and want the chance to switch sooner; take the longer term if you would rather not revisit the decision each year. The variable and dynamic tariffs carry no fixed end date.
Twigby Mobile
How much does Twigby Mobile cost to start?+
Plans start at $5 on a rolling monthly basis, with a plan contract length of 1 month. That headline figure is introductory, so the standard rate is higher once the first period ends. Budget on the standard rate rather than the opening price.
What does unlimited data cost?+
The unlimited plan is priced at $25. That is well above the $5 entry figure, so unlimited data is a step up rather than a default. Billing stays rolling, so nothing locks you in beyond the rolling month.
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