hollandsnieuwe review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Hollandsnieuwe is a Netherlands-only virtual operator on the Vodafone host network, built for callers who want a sim only line and a choice of contract length. Entry pricing starts at €4.50 a month, which is the draw, while the jump to a higher renewal price is the catch.

Key facts

Best for
Low entry pricing on Netherlands sim only lines, with a choice of term length.
Seller type
Mvno (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Host network
Vodafone (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
€4.50 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Cheapest overall - 5000 MB/MIN/SMS: EUR 4.50 per month then EUR 7.00, 5GB, 24 months; Cheapest 30GB+ - 30000 MB/MIN/SMS: EUR 4.50 per month then EUR 10.00, 30GB, 24 months; No unlimited data - 40000 MB max plus unlimited calls add-on EUR 2.00 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Wi-Fi calling
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
EU roaming
Fair use (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
NL (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Ziggo B.V. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Netherlands (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Contract, Rolling, Prepaid
Contract length
1, 12, 24
Official website
hollandsnieuwe.nl

Broadband

Top download speed (Mbps)
1,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Upload speed (Mbps)
25 to 100 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
€4.50 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Cheapest overall - 5000 MB/MIN/SMS: EUR 4.50 per month then EUR 7.00, 5GB, 24 months; Cheapest 30GB+ - 30000 MB/MIN/SMS: EUR 4.50 per month then EUR 10.00, 30GB, 24 months; No unlimited data - 40000 MB max plus unlimited calls add-on EUR 2.00 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price after contract
€35 to €45 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Router
hollandsnieuwe modem (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Address checker
https://hollandsnieuwe.nl/internet/internet-only/samenstellen (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
NL (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Ziggo B.V. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Netherlands (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Technology
Cable
Contract length
1, 12, 24

Apps and profiles

Get the app
Google Play

Pros and cons

Pros

  • The cheapest overall plan opens at €4.50 a month, and the cheapest large-data plan opens at the same entry figure, so more data does not cost extra at the start.
  • Billing runs contract, rolling and prepaid, so a line can be taken as a contract, on a rolling basis or as prepaid without moving to another seller.
  • eSIM and wifi calling are both offered on the sim only range, and EU roaming is fair use rather than a pay-per-use extra.
  • Terms of 1, 12 and 24 include a short commitment, so a caller who dislikes the renewal figure can leave sooner.
  • Support runs on email, chat and phone, which covers billing, contract and network questions without a store visit.

Cons

  • The listed plan prices treat €4.50 as the opening figure only, and the cheapest overall plan moves to a higher monthly price after the opening term.
  • The largest listed plan caps data and sells unlimited calls as a paid add-on, so heavy callers pay separately for calls on top of the bundle.
  • The range is sold in NL on the Vodafone host network, which keeps the line focused on the Dutch market rather than a multi-country footprint.
  • It is a mvno riding on the Vodafone host network, while GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! sell as network, network and network operators, so the network is not the company on the bill.
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Who it suits

  • Callers in the Netherlands who want a sim only line and would rather pick a short term than commit for a longer one.
  • Anyone who wants contract, rolling and prepaid billing under the same seller instead of moving between companies.
  • Households happy to start at a low figure and absorb the step up afterwards, since the entry rate is introductory only.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Buyers who want to buy from the network itself, since GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! each sell as network, network and network operators.
  • Callers who need unlimited data in a single plan, because the listed plan prices cap data and offer unlimited calls as a paid add-on.
  • Travellers who expect roaming included without limits, because EU roaming runs under fair use rather than as a full allowance.

What it does well

The range is built on sim only lines, so the handset is yours and the plan stands alone with nothing financed alongside it. eSIM is offered, which lets a new number be activated on a compatible phone without waiting for a card to arrive. Wifi calling is supported, so calls can carry over a broadband connection when the mobile signal is thin indoors. The network side includes the newest mobile generation as well, so a current handset is not held back by the plan itself. That combination suits a second device in a household, or a traveller carrying a light handset and topping up rather than committing to a long bundle.

Who runs it

Behind the brand sits Ziggo B.V., based in the Netherlands. Support runs on email, chat and phone, so a Dutch customer can pick phone, chat, email or the help centre depending on the problem, and none of the routes needs an appointment. For a Netherlands customer, that is enough to handle billing queries, plan changes and complaints without travelling to a shop, and it keeps a problem with the same company that appears on the paperwork.

How hollandsnieuwe compares

Frequently asked questions

What does a Hollandsnieuwe line cost to begin with?+

A sim only line starts at €4.50 a month. Two bundles share that entry figure: the cheapest overall plan with a small data allowance, and the cheapest large-data plan with more data on the same starting price. The larger bundle costs more after the opening period ends.

Is the starting price also the renewal price?+

It is not. The listed plan prices present €4.50 as the opening figure, and the cheapest overall plan moves to a higher monthly price after the opening term ends. The same step applies to the larger bundle, so anyone comparing monthly outgoings over a year should budget with the renewal figure.

How long are the contracts?+

Terms run 1, 12 and 24, so the range covers a short monthly commitment as well as longer ones. Combined with contract, rolling and prepaid, which includes a rolling option, a caller can leave sooner rather than waiting out a long contract, or take a longer term for stability.

Is there an unlimited data plan?+

The listed plan prices cap data and sell unlimited calls as a paid add-on rather than bundling the two. That arrangement suits light users, while heavy streamers may find the cap tight and should weigh capped bundles and terms such as 1, 12 and 24 at other sellers.

Can I order an eSIM?+

Yes. eSIM is offered on the sim only range, and the line runs on the Vodafone host network, so the eSIM connects to that coverage. A compatible phone can be set up without waiting for a card, which suits a caller changing provider or travelling with a light handset.

What does roaming cost in the EU?+

Roaming inside the EU runs under fair use, so usage abroad in the EU sits within fair-use limits rather than being charged as a pay-per-use extra. Callers who stream or tether heavily while travelling may push past those limits, and the arrangement covers the EU rather than every destination.

How do I contact support?+

Support runs on email, chat and phone, which covers phone, chat, email and a help centre. That set suits a range sold in the Netherlands, because a billing query, a contract change or a network complaint can be handled remotely. Anyone who prefers in-person service at a shop would need another seller.

Where does the network work?+

The range is sold in the Netherlands, so the Dutch market is the whole coverage picture for customers. Service comes from the Vodafone host network, which means signal quality on the line comes from that network operator. The company behind the brand is Ziggo B.V., based in the Netherlands.

Is Hollandsnieuwe a network or a virtual operator?+

It is a mvno that runs on the Vodafone host network, so the network serving the line is not the company issuing the bill. GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! each sell as network, network and network operators instead, which changes where network accountability sits.

Sources

Compiled from 8 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Unlimited plan price.

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Low entry pricing on Netherlands sim only lines, with a choice of term length.

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