Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
hollandsnieuwe vs Lidl Connect
What sets them apart
| Compare |  hollandsnieuwe |  Lidl Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €4.50Lower | €4.99 |
| 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 | SMART XS: 4.99 per 4 weeks, 2 GB, no minimum term; SMART M: 13.99 per 4 weeks, 50 GB, no minimum term; Unlimited on Demand S: 9.99 per 4 weeks, 25 GB + unlimited 1GB top-ups, no minimum term |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Included |
| Markets | NL | DE |
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | €9.99 |
| eSIM | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Seller type (Mvno), Host network (Vodafone), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes).
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Key differences
- Price from is lower at hollandsnieuwe: €4.50 vs €4.99.
- Support channels: only hollandsnieuwe offers Chat.
- Billing: only hollandsnieuwe offers Contract, Rolling.
- Contract length: only hollandsnieuwe offers 12, 24.
- Markets: only hollandsnieuwe offers NL.
- Markets: only Lidl Connect offers DE.
Our verdict on each
hollandsnieuwe
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.
Lidl Connect
Lidl Connect is a prepaid virtual operator on the Vodafone network, and it suits people in Germany who want a small bill with no minimum term. It is not a fit for anyone who needs service in more than a single market.
Score breakdown
| Area | hollandsnieuwe | Lidl Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Entry at €4.50 sits just above the site's lower quartile of €4.36 and well under the median of €9.30. | 9.5HigherEntry at €4.99 and unlimited at €9.99 sit below the category medians €9.30 and €23.19. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherBilling runs contract, rolling and prepaid, terms run 1, 12 and 24, eSIM and wifi calling are on, and EU roaming is fair use. | 9.05G, EU roaming that is included, and the help centre in phone, email and help centre cover what most cheap plans omit. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | hollandsnieuwe | Lidl Connect |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 81 of 416 | 88 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 46 of 137 | 51 of 137 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 76 of 367 | 83 of 367 |
What we checked
hollandsnieuwe
- hollandsnieuwe.nl: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Lidl Connect
- lidl.de: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | hollandsnieuwe | Lidl Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract, Rolling, PrepaidCovers more | Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1, 12, 24Covers more | 1 |
| Legal entity | Ziggo B.V. | Lidl Digital Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG |
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Germany |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Phone, Email, Help centre |
Broadband
| Fact | hollandsnieuwe | Lidl Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Cable | Not confirmed |
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 1,000 | Not confirmed |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 25 to 100 | Not confirmed |
| Price after contract | €35 to €45 | Not confirmed |
| Router | hollandsnieuwe modem | Not confirmed |
| Address checker | https://hollandsnieuwe.nl/internet/internet-only/samenstellen | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | hollandsnieuwe | Lidl Connect | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €4.50below the median | €4.99below the median | €5 |
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | €9.99lowest quarter | €19.99 |
Median across 117 listed providers.
Pros and cons
hollandsnieuwe
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.
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.
Lidl Connect
Pros
- Billing is prepaid, and the reference plans carry no minimum term, so there is no long lock in to plan around.
- EU roaming is included, and only 36.1% of the plans in this category include it, so it sets this brand apart.
- 5G is supported, which matches 95.2% of the plans ranked here and keeps the tariff current.
Cons
- It sells in a single market, so anyone who wants one brand to cover more than one country should look elsewhere.
- Support runs on phone, email and help centre only, with no live chat or community forum listed.
- Lidl Connect has seller type mvno, while GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! are all listed as seller type network, so you deal with a virtual operator rather than the network.
Who each suits
hollandsnieuwe
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.
Lidl Connect
Who it suits
- People in Germany who want EU roaming built into the tariff rather than added at the checkout.
- Light data users who want a small recurring bill and nothing to lock them in.
- Buyers who prefer prepaid top ups they can stop at any billing period, since billing is prepaid.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants to buy from the network itself: GETESA is listed as seller type network, while Lidl Connect has seller type mvno.
- Buyers who prefer a network seller to weigh against a virtual operator: yesss! is also listed as seller type network.
- Shoppers who want a second network option before deciding: Lonestar Cell MTN is listed as seller type network, so both network sellers can be set against this virtual operator.
Current offers
Lidl Connect
Current offer
Bonus
Double start credit for new customers: 20 EUR
New customers, starter pack purchase
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | hollandsnieuwe | Lidl Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | No | Yes |
Questions about each
hollandsnieuwe
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.
Lidl Connect
What does Lidl Connect cost to start with?+
The entry plan, SMART XS, is €4.99. That is the floor for the whole range and it suits light data use each billing period. The Unlimited on Demand S plan is €9.99, which is the figure to budget if you want data without a ceiling. Both sit on prepaid billing, so nothing here is tied to a long contract.
Is there an unlimited data plan, and what does it include?+
Yes. The reference range runs from a small starter plan through a larger data plan to the Unlimited on Demand S plan, which comes with extra data top ups. Every one of them is billed on a repeating cycle with no minimum term, so you are not tied to a fixed end date. The unlimited plan is €9.99.
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