Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Budget Thuis Internet vs MobileX
Where Budget Thuis Internet and MobileX differ
| Compare |  Budget Thuis Internet | MobileX ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €3.75 | $3.88 |
| Reference plan prices | 30 GB: EUR 5.25/month, 30 GB, 24 months | Unlimited: EUR 10/month first 8 months, unlimited, 24 months | 3 GB: EUR 3.75/month first 8 months, 3 GB, 24 months | Build Your Own from $3.88 per month, custom data, month-to-month; Basic Unlimited 10GB: $14.88 per month, unlimited talk text plus 10GB, month-to-month; Basic Unlimited 30GB: $24.88 per month, unlimited talk text plus 30GB, month-to-month |
| Unlimited plan price | €10 | $14.88 |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Paid |
| Markets | NL | US |
| Host network | KPN | Not confirmed |
| eSIM | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wi-Fi calling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Roaming countries | 43 | Not confirmed |
| Data rollover | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Multi-line discount | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Seller type (Mvno), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes).
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Key differences
- MobileX scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Support channels: only MobileX offers Email.
- Billing: only Budget Thuis Internet offers Contract.
- Billing: only MobileX offers Prepaid, Rolling.
- Contract length: only Budget Thuis Internet offers 12, 24.
- Contract length: only MobileX offers 1.
- Markets: only Budget Thuis Internet offers NL.
- Markets: only MobileX offers US.
Our verdict on each
Budget Thuis Internet
Budget Thuis Internet suits Dutch households that want upload and download speeds that match, and it sets up for free with a modem in the box. The entry plan starts at €3.75 a month, so the monthly figure is the main thing to weigh.
MobileX
MobileX suits US readers who want a prepaid plan with a low entry price and no contract attached, scoring 9.4 overall. Build Your Own starts at $3.88 on 1 month, and that same monthly rate carries into every later period, so nothing has to be unwound at renewal.
Score breakdown
| Area | Budget Thuis Internet | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Entry plan at €3.75 a month and a €0 setup fee keep the starting outlay small. | 9.5HigherPlans start at $3.88 and the unlimited tier starts at $14.88, so both entry points sit low. |
| Offer | 8.9Fibre on fttp and fttc with symmetric speeds and a discount for multiple lines suits shared accounts. | 9.2HigherEverything runs month to month on 1 month, with eSIM, 5G, wifi calling, hotspot sharing and data rollover included. |
How they place
| Ranking | Budget Thuis Internet | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 9 of 416 | 2 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 5 of 137 | 1 of 137 |
Where these facts come from
Budget Thuis Internet
- budgetthuis.nl: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
MobileX
- mymobilex.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Budget Thuis Internet | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract | Prepaid, Rolling |
| Contract length | 12, 24 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Budget Thuis B.V. | Mobile X Global, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Energy suppliers
| Fact | Budget Thuis Internet | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff types | Fixed, Variable, Dynamic | Not confirmed |
| Fixed terms | 12, 36 | Not confirmed |
| Fuels | Electricity, Gas | Not confirmed |
| Renewable share | 100% | Not confirmed |
| Renewable basis | Certificates | Not confirmed |
| Customers | 1,000,000 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Budget Thuis Internet | MobileX | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming countries | 43below the median | Not confirmed | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Budget Thuis Internet
Pros
- Download and upload match at 1,000 mbps and 1,000 mbps, so sending a large file is as quick as downloading one.
- The setup fee is €0, so nothing has to be budgeted to get connected.
- Contract terms run 12 and 24 months, so you can take the shorter commitment rather than the longest one.
Cons
- Broadband terms run 12 and 24 months and a rolling monthly option is not among the terms listed, so moving home early still means a commitment.
- Coverage sits in a single market, NL, so anyone living outside the Netherlands should set this provider aside.
- Support runs on chat, phone and help centre only, with no email channel listed for questions that need a written trail.
MobileX
Pros
- Build Your Own starts at $3.88 on a plan where the data allowance is set by the customer
- Plans run 1 month, so there is no long term to serve
- Unlimited talk and text plans start at $14.88
Cons
- European roaming is paid, so travel adds cost rather than arriving with the plan
- The seller type is mvno, so service runs over a host network and local coverage needs checking
- Coverage is listed for US, so anyone who needs service across several countries should look wider
Who each suits
Budget Thuis Internet
Who it suits
- Households on fibre in the Netherlands that want download and upload speeds to match.
- Families who want internet and a phone line from one provider, since mobile runs on the KPN network with 5G.
- People who would rather not set money aside for getting connected, because the setup fee is €0.
Who should look elsewhere
- Astound, if cable is what you are after, since Astound lists cable and fttp and Budget Thuis Internet lists fttp and fttc.
- EarthLink, if you want satellite or a 5G fallback, since EarthLink lists fttp, 5G and satellite for its fixed line.
- Abissnet, if you prefer a single fibre approach, since Abissnet lists fttp.
MobileX
Who it suits
- Residents of US who want a prepaid plan with no long contract
- People who want unlimited talk and text from $14.88
- Readers who want an eSIM, rollover data and hotspot sharing on a flexible plan
Who should look elsewhere
- GETESA readers who would rather buy from a network than a mvno
- Lonestar Cell MTN readers who want the network itself rather than a virtual brand
- Travellers who need roaming inside the monthly plan, since European roaming is paid
Current offers
MobileX
Current offer
Bonus
Unlimited 30 50GB data promo: 50GB data
Offer applicable to Unlimited 30 Standard Access single month plan only. Any unused data does not rollover.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Budget Thuis Internet | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Budget Thuis Internet
What is the cheapest plan and how much is it?+
The entry plan, the smallest mobile data package, starts at €3.75 a month, and both it and the Unlimited plan at €10 a month carry an introductory rate for the opening stretch of the contract. Billing runs on a contract basis, so the starting figure and the later figure are worth weighing separately.
What does it cost to get connected?+
Joining broadband costs €0, so there is no installation bill waiting when the connection goes live. That figure covers the fibre side of a household bundle. It means the first thing to write into your budget is the monthly plan rather than a one-off cost.
MobileX
What is the cheapest MobileX plan?+
Build Your Own starts at $3.88 and you set the data allowance on it yourself. The published reference prices for the plans are monthly and month to month, so that entry figure is the ongoing figure rather than a promotional rate that changes later. A reader comparing a low headline price with a long contract deal is comparing two different structures here, not two stages of one sale.
Does MobileX use contracts or lock-ins?+
No long term is attached. Billing is prepaid and rolling and plans sit at 1 month, the short contract length that flexible mobile deals tend to use. Nothing ties you in for a year, so a reader who wants to change plan or walk away can do so without serving out a term first.
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