IoT SIM card for the Netherlands: multi-network on KPN, Vodafone and Odido
Multi-network SIM with access to all three Dutch networks (KPN, Vodafone NL and Odido, formerly T-Mobile) via data-roaming agreements, switching automatically to the strongest signal. The Netherlands is an EEA market: permanent IoT roaming is allowed under EU roaming regulation and M2M SIMs are exempt from the consumer 90-day cut-off. Note: the Dutch networks have fully shut down 2G and 3G — every device must support 4G LTE, LTE-M or NB-IoT.
Key facts: IoT SIMs in the Netherlands
Why iot.cards for IoT in the Netherlands
Three Dutch networks on one SIM
Data-roaming agreements with KPN, Vodafone NL and Odido. The SIM connects to the strongest signal at each location — from the Port of Rotterdam to the Westland greenhouses — and switches automatically if coverage degrades, with no device reset.
Permanent roaming allowed (EEA)
The Netherlands is an EEA market: permanent use of a European SIM is tolerated for IoT under EU roaming regulation, with no local registration and no deadline. iot.cards M2M SIMs operate there indefinitely, without the 90-day cut-off consumer SIMs suffer.
A fully post-2G/3G market
The Dutch networks have completed both the 2G and 3G shutdowns: there is no legacy fallback network. Every device deployed in the Netherlands must support 4G LTE, LTE-M or NB-IoT. The same SIM runs on all three, and LTE-M and NB-IoT are deployed nationwide.
Frictionless Benelux and EU corridors
The same SIM works on 750+ networks across 190+ countries. Trucks and assets crossing into Belgium, Germany or the rest of the EU keep their connectivity without a SIM swap or a new contract — one platform, billed in euros.
Bulk management via portal and API
Unified portal and REST API: batch provisioning, tags per project or site, usage alerts and HMAC-signed webhooks. Integrate the SIM lifecycle into your systems from the first unit.
Engineering support in English and Spanish
Technical team in Seville, on CET hours (the same time zone as the Netherlands). Onboarding with per-site coverage validation, APN configuration and network-switching tests. 24/7 support with SLA on enterprise plans.
Coverage in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands the SIM connects to KPN, Vodafone NL and Odido via data-roaming agreements and automatically picks the network with the best signal at each location. Outside the Netherlands, the same SIM operates on 750+ networks across 190+ countries, including the whole EU.
Networks in the Netherlands
- KPN
- Vodafone NL (VodafoneZiggo)
- Odido (formerly T-Mobile NL)
Available technologies
The Netherlands was among the first countries in the world to deploy LTE-M and NB-IoT nationwide, and also among the first to fully switch off 2G and 3G. Do not plan any deployment on legacy technologies: every device must support 4G LTE, LTE-M or NB-IoT. Validate per-site coverage during your pilot with the SIM Test Kit.
Capabilities for deploying in the Netherlands
Beyond basic connectivity, the IoT SIM carries the layers a Dutch deployment needs:
Private APN with IPSec/WireGuard
Dedicated APN with your CIDR range and an IPSec or WireGuard tunnel into your VPC or corporate network. Your Dutch devices send telemetry without touching the public internet, on the same architecture as the rest of your European fleet.
See private APNStatic IP from the first SIM
Private static IPv4 per SIM, in a dedicated APN, available from the first unit with no enterprise minimums. For cameras, PLCs and pumps reachable from a central platform and firewalls filtering by IP.
See static-IP SIMREST API for bulk management
Activation, pause, plan change and usage queries by API. CSV or JSON batches, ICCID-keyed idempotency, usage alerts and HMAC-signed webhooks to integrate the SIM lifecycle into your systems.
API documentationPooled data across devices
One pooled data allowance across the whole fleet: heavy users compensate light ones. Useful in mixed deployments of sensors, trackers and routers with uneven usage profiles.
See pooled plansTypical use cases in the Netherlands
- Logistics and container tracking at the Port of Rotterdam
- Greenhouse horticulture (Westland): climate, irrigation and energy
- EV charging points (OCPP) on one of Europe's densest charging networks
- Water management: sensors on dikes, locks and pumping stations
- Shared micromobility (bikes and scooters) in Amsterdam and Utrecht
- Smart metering and energy submetering
- Cold chain for flowers and food (Aalsmeer, Venlo)
- Last-mile fleets and connected vans
- Industrial routers and SD-WAN for multi-store retail
- 4G/5G video surveillance on construction sites and remote assets
Pricing and billing
Same pricing structure as the rest of the platform: you pay for the data you use, billed in euros from Spain, with no lock-in. The Netherlands bills in the EU zone — the same zone as Spain.
Pay-as-you-go
From €0.005/MB depending on volume and zone. No per-SIM minimum fee. Ideal for pilots and small fleets.
Pooled data bundles
Monthly packages shared across the whole fleet, with usage alerts and configurable cut-off.
Enterprise
Custom rates with SLA, dedicated private APN and 24/7 support for permanent large-scale fleets in the Benelux.
Exact per-zone, per-volume prices are confirmed in the proposal. Request a quote with your estimated usage profile and we send it within 24-48 business hours.
Frequently asked questions about IoT SIMs in the Netherlands
- Is permanent roaming allowed in the Netherlands?
- Yes. The Netherlands is an EEA market: permanent use of a European SIM for IoT is tolerated under EU roaming regulation, with no local registration and no deadline — unlike markets such as Saudi Arabia or Brazil. iot.cards M2M SIMs operate there indefinitely. The full regulatory map is at /recursos/blog/roaming-permanente.
- Which networks does the SIM use in the Netherlands?
- All three national networks: KPN, Vodafone NL (VodafoneZiggo) and Odido (formerly T-Mobile Netherlands). The SIM is non-steered: it automatically selects the network with the best signal at each location and switches if coverage degrades, with no intervention or device reset.
- Do 2G or 3G devices work in the Netherlands?
- No. The Dutch networks have fully switched off both 2G and 3G. Every device deployed in the Netherlands must support 4G LTE, LTE-M or NB-IoT. If you run a legacy 2G/3G fleet (alarms, trackers, telemetry), it must migrate before deploying there; our guide is at /recursos/guias/sunset-2g.
- Does the consumer 90-day roaming cut-off apply?
- No. The 90-day fair-use rule affects consumer SIMs. iot.cards SIMs are issued with M2M profiles: they do not expire on inactivity and are not cut off for prolonged roaming in the Netherlands or the rest of the EU.
- Is there LTE-M and NB-IoT coverage?
- Yes. The Netherlands was among the first countries to deploy LTE-M and NB-IoT nationwide, and both are available on the networks the SIM uses. For basement meters, water sensors and battery-powered devices they are the recommended option. Validate per-site coverage during the pilot.
- Do you offer a private APN and static IP for the Netherlands?
- Yes. We configure a dedicated APN with your CIDR range and an IPSec or WireGuard tunnel into your VPC or corporate network, and static IP is available as an add-on from the first SIM at /sim-iot-ip-fija. The architecture is the same for your whole European fleet.
- How do I test coverage before deploying?
- With the SIM Test Kit (€15 VAT included, 5 SIMs, free shipping to Spain): validate coverage, network switching and your integration before rollout. For large fleets, book a technical call and we review coverage per site.
Request a test SIM for your Netherlands project
We ship you the SIM Test Kit (€15 VAT included, 5 SIMs, free shipping to Spain) so you can validate coverage and network switching before deploying in the Netherlands, or we book a technical call to review your case and the connectivity architecture of your European fleet.