Updated October 17, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Budget Energie vs Visible
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Budget Energie |  Visible |
|---|---|---|
| Host network | KPN | Verizon |
| Price from | €3.75 | $25 |
| 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 | Visible: $25/mo, unlimited data, monthly; Visible: $275/year, unlimited data, annual; Visible+: $35/mo, unlimited data, monthly |
| Unlimited plan price | €10 | $25 |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Paid |
| Roaming countries | 43 | 140Higher |
| Markets | NL | US |
| eSIM | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wi-Fi calling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mid-contract price rises | Not confirmed | The rate you see is the rate you pay |
Same on both: Seller type (Mvno), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes).
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Key differences
- Budget Energie scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Roaming countries is higher at Visible: 140 vs 43.
- Support channels: only Budget Energie offers Email, Phone.
- Support channels: only Visible offers Community.
- Billing: only Budget Energie offers Contract.
- Billing: only Visible offers Rolling, Prepaid.
- Contract length: only Budget Energie offers 24.
- Contract length: only Visible offers 1.
- Markets: only Budget Energie offers NL.
- Markets: only Visible 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.
Visible
Visible is a prepaid MVNO running on Verizon, and it suits anyone who wants unlimited data in the US without a long contract or a price that rises after the first bill. The Visible plan starts at $25 on terms of 1 and 12 months.
Score breakdown
| Area | Budget Energie | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.6The Visible plan starts at $25 and that figure already includes unlimited data, so entry price and unlimited price match. |
| Offer | 9.3Higherfixed, variable and dynamic all available, electricity and gas on one account, fixed terms 12 and 36 months. | 9.1Sim only, an eSIM, 5G, wifi calling and hotspot sharing are included, with roaming across 140 countries charged as paid. |
| Trust | 8.4Registered in NL as Budget Thuis B.V., trading since 2011, with support on email, chat and phone. | Not confirmed |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Budget Energie | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for Budget Energie: 1. Additional countries for Visible: 1.
Also worth a look
Simbye has roaming countries at 190, against 43 for Budget Energie and 140 for Visible.
Simbye reviewWhere these facts come from
Budget Energie
- budgetthuis.nl: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Visible
- visible.com: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Budget Energie | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 18 of 416 | 27 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 10 of 137 | 15 of 137 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Budget Energie | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract | Rolling, Prepaid |
| Contract length | 12, 24 | 1, 12 |
| Legal entity | Budget Thuis B.V. | Verizon Value, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2011 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Chat, Help centre, Community |
Broadband
| Fact | Budget Energie | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Visible | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming countries | 43below the median | 140above the median | 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.
Visible
Pros
- The Visible plan starts at $25 and already includes unlimited data, so the entry price and the unlimited price are one and the same line.
- Billing runs on rolling and prepaid and terms run 1 and 12 months, so there is no long lock in and leaving is straightforward.
- Visible states that the rate you are shown is the rate you pay, so the price does not step up after the first bill.
Cons
- Roaming is paid rather than part of the plan, though it does reach 140 countries.
- Support runs on chat, help centre and community, and no phone line sits among them.
- The service is offered in the United States, so it is not sold outside the US.
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.
Visible
Who it suits
- You want unlimited data on a Verizon line in the US and would rather bring your own handset, since the plan is sim only.
- You want a short commitment, because billing runs on rolling and prepaid and terms run 1 and 12 months.
- You travel across 140 countries and are happy to pay for roaming, since it is paid rather than included.
Who should look elsewhere
- GETESA, which is a network seller, so the line would come from the network operator rather than an MVNO on Verizon
- yesss!, also a network seller, if a network's own plan suits you better than a virtual operator's
- Lonestar Cell MTN, another network seller, for the same reason: the plan comes from the network itself rather than an MVNO
Current offers
Visible
Current offer
Country by country
| Country | Budget Energie | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Visible
What does Visible cost, and is the cheapest plan the unlimited one?+
Yes on both counts. The Visible plan starts at $25 and that entry plan already includes unlimited data, so you do not have to move up a tier for it. Unlimited data is listed at $25, the same figure, and billing runs on rolling and prepaid terms.
Does my bill go up after the first month?+
No step up is planned. Visible states that the rate you are shown is the rate you pay, so the headline figure is what you keep paying rather than an introductory offer. If you would rather commit, terms run 1 and 12 months, which covers both the rolling line and an annual option with unlimited data.
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