Simpel review

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

We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings.

Our verdict

Simpel is a Dutch virtual network operator for people who want a cheap sim only plan, a 5G connection and an eSIM without a credit check, with tariffs starting at €2.50 a month. The catch is commitment: plans run on 12 and 24, and data rollover is not on the menu.

Key facts

Best for
Cheap sim only plans in NL for people happy with a fixed term.
Seller type
Mvno (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Host network
Odido (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
€2.50 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Cheapest 12-month 30GB+: 40GB EUR12.00/mo, 40GB, 12 months; Cheapest unlimited: none listed - unlimited calls addon EUR1.50/mo; Cheapest overall: from EUR2.50/mo (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
EU roaming
Included (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Data rollover
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Mid-contract price rises
Tariffs may be indexed annually as specified in your contract (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Credit check required
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
NL (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Simpel.nl B.V. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Netherlands (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2007 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Contract
Contract length
12, 24
Official website
simpel.nl

Broadband

Top download speed (Mbps)
1,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Upload speed (Mbps)
100 to 1,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
€2.50 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Cheapest 12-month 30GB+: 40GB EUR12.00/mo, 40GB, 12 months; Cheapest unlimited: none listed - unlimited calls addon EUR1.50/mo; Cheapest overall: from EUR2.50/mo (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Mid-contract price rises
Tariffs may be indexed annually as specified in your contract (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Exit fee terms
After minimum term rolling monthly with 1 month notice (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Router
Modem included (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Address checker
https://www.simpel.nl/internet/product/zelf-samenstellen (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
NL (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Simpel.nl B.V. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Netherlands (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2007 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Technology
Fttp
Contract length
12, 24

Apps and profiles

Get the app
Google Play
Elsewhere
Wikidatacommunity.simpel.nl

Pros and cons

Pros

  • A credit check is not required, so an application does not rest on a credit file.
  • An eSIM and 5G are both offered, so a recent handset works without waiting for a card in the post.
  • EU roaming is included in the sim only line, and only 36.1% of the listings include it.
  • Fibre broadband runs to 1,000 Mbps download with uploads run 100 to 1,000 Mbps and hardware Modem included, so both lines can sit with one seller.

Cons

  • Data rollover is not offered, so unused data from a quiet month is lost rather than carried into the next one.
  • Plans run 12 and 24 with billing on contract, and leaving early is governed by After minimum term rolling monthly with 1 month notice, while only 78% of the listings are month to month.
  • Support runs on email, help centre and community, with no phone line listed, while 81.5% of the brands offer one.
Simpel

Ready to try Simpel?

Scored 9.1 / 10 by TariffCue.

See alternatives

Who it suits

  • People in NL who bring their own handset and want sim only service on 5G with no credit check.
  • Households that want both lines in one place, since fibre runs to 1,000 Mbps and hardware is Modem included.
  • Travellers who would rather not buy a roaming pack, since EU roaming is included.

Who should look elsewhere

  • People set on a network operator rather than a virtual one: Simpel is an mvno, while GETESA (network) and yesss! (network) sit on the other side of the market.
  • Anyone unwilling to sit a full term: plans run 12 and 24 with notice set by After minimum term rolling monthly with 1 month notice, so if your plans may change, read the terms at Lonestar Cell MTN (network) as well.

Core features

Everything is built around a sim only line, so you bring your own handset and pay for the tariff alone. The network runs 5G, and an eSIM is offered if you would rather not wait for a card in the post. Two points are worth weighing before you sign. Data rollover is not included, so anything you leave unused in a month is gone, and a credit check is not required, so sign-up does not turn on your credit file. In short, the deal is 5G service on your own device, with a clean start and no buffer carried into the next month.

The company behind it

Simpel trades as Simpel.nl B.V., is based in the Netherlands and has traded since 2007, so the name on the bill is a long standing one. Support runs on email, help centre and community, which puts self service and written answers at the centre rather than a phone queue. Readers used to dealing with the network operator itself will notice that difference, and it is the main thing to weigh against the low entry price.

How Simpel compares

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Simpel sim only plan cost to start?+

Sim only plans start at €2.50 a month, below the €9.30 median across the brands tracked here. The lowest priced bundle with a larger data allowance runs on a year contract, and unlimited calls come as a small monthly add-on rather than a plan of their own. Read the tariff terms, since the entry price is separate from what you pay later.

How long is the contract and can I leave early?+

Plans run 12 and 24 with billing on contract, and the notice terms are After minimum term rolling monthly with 1 month notice. Only 78% of the listings are month to month, so a shorter rhythm does exist elsewhere in the market. Read that notice wording before you sign, because rolling monthly is not the same as having no term.

Do I need a credit check to get a Simpel SIM?+

A credit check is not required, which is the point for anyone whose credit file is thin or who would simply rather not be assessed. Support runs on email, help centre and community, so an eligibility question goes to email, the help centre or the community rather than a phone line.

Can I get 5G and an eSIM on the same line?+

Both are offered: 5G is available and an eSIM can be ordered, so a recent handset can go online without waiting for a plastic card. Sim only means you keep your own device, and the range starts at €2.50 a month.

What happens to unused data at the end of the month?+

Data rollover is not offered, so unused data does not carry into the next month. Steady usage costs you nothing for that, but light months followed by heavy ones will not average out. 71.1% of the listings on the site do offer rollover, so it is a point to weigh when you compare.

Is roaming inside the EU included?+

EU roaming is included on the sim only line, so travel inside the EU does not need a separate roaming pack. Only 36.1% of the listings include it, with the rest on fair use or paid add-ons, which is where a cheaper home tariff can cost more once you travel.

Can I get broadband from Simpel as well as mobile?+

Fibre is offered alongside the mobile line. Speeds top out at 1,000 Mbps download with uploads run 100 to 1,000 Mbps, the connection is fttp and hardware is Modem included. Markets are NL, so the fixed line covers a single country.

Who is Simpel as a company and how do I reach it?+

Simpel trades as Simpel.nl B.V., is headquartered in the Netherlands and was founded in 2007. It is an mvno on the Odido network, so the host carries the signal. Support runs on email, help centre and community, which is written help rather than phone lines.

Sources

Compiled from 10 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Unlimited plan price.

Simpel

Simpel

Cheap sim only plans in NL for people happy with a fixed term.

9.1/10See alternatives

Your cookie choices

We use necessary cookies to make this site work. With your permission, analytics cookies help us understand usage and marketing cookies support advertising.

You can reject non-essential cookies and still use the site. Change your choices anytime in Cookie settings.

Cookie policy
Cookie settings