The Dutch Mobile Market has three main Mobile Networks (MNO)s and has a total of 82 Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO), 7 Sub-MVNOs and counting with a total market share of 15% of accounted mobile usage. Majority of the MVNO’s focus on postpaid offers, however more than two thirds are still prepaid users with a total subscriber base of 3.0 million. The market is dominated by Lebara, Lycamobile, Tele2, Ortel and AH Mobiel. In terms of network operators supplying wholesale access for the MVNOs, KPN Mobile continues to lead with 46 MVNOs, while T-Mobile has 14 MVNOs and Vodafone has 19 MVNOs.

View a Brief Overview on the Dutch Telecommunications Market (in Brief) or view the Dutch Data & Connectivity Report. Alternatively Download OPTA:Q3’10 Stats or OPTA-Analysis and/or see: MVNE-Operators in NL’09. For further information go-to: OPTA – the Dutch Regulator.

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Current Dutch MVNO/MVNE Companies

This is an updated and fairly comprehensive listing for MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) in the Netherlands today. We have listed most known and Active UK MVNO companies (where possible). If you have updated information about the companies listed below, or are not listed then please use the following form.
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2NR	88 mobile	ACN Mobiel	AH Mobiel
AJAX Mobile	Aldi Talk	Amatus Communication	Aspider Mobile
Atlantic Telecom	Ay Yildiz	Baron	BEN
Blyk	Bobby D Mobile	Call4Care	Carey Mobiel
City Tel	CJP Mobiel	Deka Mobiel	Dekatel Telecom
Dirk Mobiel	Dutch Mobile	dUTS	Ecofoon
Emobiel	EspritXB Mobile	Euphony	Expat Mobile
FC Groningen	FC Utrecht	Feyenoord	Flevo Emmeloord
Galaxy Business Net	GT Mobile	Hema	Hi
Hilf Telecom	Hollandsnieuwe	Hyves	Intercity Communications
Intercity Zakelijk	Internet Overal	Jumbo Mobile	Kruidvat Mobiel
Lebara Mobile	Lycamobile	MedionMobile	Mobile S.B.N BV
MTV Mobile	My Dad’s Phone C.	NAC Breda	N.E.C. Nijmegen
Norea Mobile	Ortel Mobiel	Primus	Private Mobility
PSV Eindhoven	Qick	Rabo Mobiel	Scarlet Telecom
SIMpathiek	Simpel	Simyo	Sizz
Skilje	SpeakUp	Stream Communications	Stunt Mobile
Tele2 Nederland	Telefoon Totaal	Telesur	Telespectrum
Tjeepst	toggle mobile	TomTom NL	Transatel
TrendCall	Tru	Tringg	VastMobiel
Vectone Mobile	Vitesse Arnhem FC	VrieService	Wireless Circle
XS4ALL	Yes Telecom	Yiggers Mobiel	Youfone
Your Card B.V	Ziggo Mobil
MVNE Companies:	6G Mobile	Aspider Solutions	Club Mobiel
Elephant Talk	Narrowminds	Teleena	Telfort

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2NR
This MVNO service allows two mobile phone numbers to operate on one SIM card which was developed by TeleCombination and Elephant Talk in January, 2010. In 2011, 2NR has gone into Administration.
MVNO; Networks: T-Mobile; MVNE: Elephant Talk; Services: postpaid; Status: No new Activiations – Declared Bankruptcy (06-01-11)

6G Mobile
See 6G Mobile Company Profile
6GMOBILE has been operating under various company names since 2006. It started as a Joint Venture under the name InMo, partially owned by Infonet Corp which was acquired by BT. BT acquired all the shares of InMo in February 2008, renaming the company to BT inmo. It became an independent company in 2009 after a management buyout and changed its name to 6GMOBILE.
MVNO/MVNE; Networks: KPN; Services: MVNE; Status: Active

88 mobile
88 Telecom is a MVNO in the Netherlands and provides a full set of telecom services to the Chinese community. 88 Telecom is affiliated with GSM-Shop, a large independent retail sales and distribution channel with strong sales via the internet and thirteen retail outlets. This services launched in August, 2010.
MVNO/MVNE; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Elephant Talk Communications; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

ACN Mobiel
American Communications Network (ACN) was founded in 1993 by four entrepreneurs: Greg Provenzano, Robert Stevanovski, Mike Cupisz and Tony Cupisz, ACN has grown into the world’s largest direct selling telecommunications company. ACN now operates in 21 countries spanning North America, Europe, Asia and Asia Pacific.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Aspider Solutions; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

AH Mobiel
AH Mobiel is sold in Albert Heijn Supermarkets and top-up can be done via a bank/Giro service. AH Mobiel offers handset included prepay packages and a SIM-only package.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

AJAX Mobile
AJAX Mobile is an MVNO for AJAX FC and was recently launched in September, 2010.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: 6G Mobile; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

Aldi Talk
Low-frills MVNO, launched in the Netherlands in September 2009 for Aldi Supermarket Chain Stores and Medion
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

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Amatus Communications
Amatus Communications focus on international calling services and for customers who require a travel SIM card, utilising Telforts network, which is a subsidiary of KPN. On the 22nd of March, Amatues announced that its customers will be absorbed by Youfone.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

Aspider Mobile
Aspider Mobile is a division of Aspider Solutions which has its own product for consumers and focuses on the postpaid market with its SIM-only proposition.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

Aspider Solutions
See MVNE Companies for further information and activities for Aspider Solutions.
MVNO/MVNE; Networks: KPN; Services: MVNE:; Status: Active

Atlantic Telecom
Atlantic launched its MVNO Service at the end of September, after signing an agreement in March (2010) to gain access to T-Mobile Netherlands network.
*Acquired by KPN – (21-12-10)
MVNO; Networks: T-Mobile & KPN; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

Ay Yildiz
Prepaid MVNO solution, with a specific USP of focusing on Turkish inhabitants in the Netherlands. Ay Yildiz is owned by KPN, and is active in several EU countries.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

Baron
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

BEN
T-Mobile re-introduced the BEN brand to the market after having closed it down in 2003.
MVNO; Networks: T-Mobile; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Blyk
Blyk is an add-funded youth Targeted MVNO provider, but in 2009, Blyk changed its business model from an MVNO to a partnership model. In the Netherlands Blyk signed an agreement with Vodafone (in January 2008) and in May 2010 launched as a separate youth brand.
MVNO; Networks: Vodafone; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

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Bobby D Mobile
Robert Doornbos aka “Bobby D”. Bobby D races in Superleague Formula by Sonangol for the Brazilian SC Corinthians with the Azerti Racing team. Robert Doornbos will become the first Racing and automotive Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) on the Dutch market. “His popularity provides the MVNO terrific brand awareness and when we combine this with Elephant Talk’s Mobile and Media platform we can bring car racing fans 24 hours a day entertainment on their mobile handsets. Elephant Talk’s platform will allow fans to watch live press conferences, vote for race outfits and interact with the entire Bobby D race team. Our platform makes virtual all content and interaction possible on mobile devices besides just voice and SMS capabilities. See Press Release for Further details.
MVNO; Networks: T-Mobile; MVNE: Elephant Talk; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Planning/Implementation

Call4Care
Charity focused ESP program with 15% of billed revenue donated to four leading charities; The Red Cross, Amnesty International, Dutch Heart Foundation and the Dutch National Heritage Fund.
MVNO/ESP; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Aspider Solutions; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

Carey Mobiel
ESP providing low-cost calling and links to donation services to charity organisations. Each ‘received call’ and ‘voicemai’l generates €0,05 for the Carey customer.
Carey Mobiel & Yiggers Mobile to Integrate into one – 30-12-10.
MVNO/ESP; Networks: KPN; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

Chippie
See Previous Dutch (NL) MVNO Companies – Status: Stopped

City Tel
New MVNO Service, from CG (Creative Group) and distributed directly by City Tel’s online portal. See Article.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

CJP Mobiel
MVNO; Networks: T-Mobile; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Club Mobiel
See MVNE Companies for further information and activities for Club Mobiel.
Club Mobiel utilises various infrastructure & VAS from MVNE Providers: Aspider Solutions & Elephant Talk.
MVNO/MVNE; Networks: KPN; Services: MVNE: Aspider Solutions & Elephant Talk; Status: Active

Comfour Telecom
See Previous Dutch (NL) MVNO Companies – Status: Stopped

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Debitel
See Previous Dutch (NL) MVNO Companies – Status: Stopped

Deka Mobiel
DekaMarkt is a well known Dutch supermarket chain with almost 100 stores. DekaMarkt is part of the Detailresult Group, which also holds retail brands such as Dirk, Bas, Digros, Dirx and DirckIII. Together, they have over 300 locations in The Netherlands. For DekaMobiel Teleena developed the loyalty SIM card where customers receive a SIM Card and two loyalty cards. When the loyalty card is scanned at the cash register, the customer receives free minutes with their groceries.
MVNO; Networks: Vodafone; MVNE: Teleena; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

Dekatel Telecom
Launched in 1997 on the KPN Network, currently reseller of KPN and Vodafone business propositions.
MVNO; Networks: KPN & Vodafone; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

Dirk Mobiel
Detailresult Groep N.V. operates a chain of supermarkets in the Netherlands. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Velsen-Noord, the Netherlands.
MVNO; Networks: Vodafone; MVNE: Teleena; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active – New 10-11-11

Dutch Mobile
Dutch Mobile is a new Scheduled MVNO, due for launch in April 2011. See Article for further details.
MVNO; Networks: Vodafone; MVNE: Teleena; Services: Prepaid; Status: Planning/Implementation

dUTS
Dutch United Telecommunication Services “dUTS” was set up by < a href="http://www.uts.nl" target="_blank">UTS, when it launched its services in 2006 and launched Chippie for customers wanting to phone the Dutch Antilles, Curacao and Suriname.
MVNO; Networks: T-Mobile; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Easer Mobiel
See Previous Dutch (NL) MVNO Companies – Status: Stopped

Easytel Mobile
See Previous Dutch (NL) MVNO Companies – Status: Stopped

Elephant Talk Communications
See MVNE Companies for further information and activities for Elephant Talk Communications.
Elephant Talk Communications a system integrator and a Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE), the company has positioned itself as the premier outsourcing partner for both Mobile Network Operators (MNO’s) as well as for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO’s). Elephant Talk Communications works with T-Mobile Netherlands BV, Vizzavi Spain (part of Vodafone Group) and with KPN Group Belgium NV.
MVNO/MVNE; Networks: T-Mobile; Services: MVNE; Status: Active

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Ecofoon
ECOFOON introduced a new “Going Green” MVNO and a unique pricing philosophy to minimise environmental impact and at the same time support joint initiatives to relieve environmental pressure.In July, 2010 Ecofoon launches White Label Version of its MVNO Solution. For additional information on Ecofoon, and a Company Profile please go-to Ecofoons Linked In Profile.
MVNO; Networks: T-Mobile; MVNE: Elephant Talk; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

Emobiel
Emobiel is part of 4COM Solutions, one of the largest mobile providers for river transport in The Netherlands and serving over 12.000 mobile connections. In 2006, Emobiel was founded and in 2010 they became an MVNO on the Teleena network. Emobiel offers a unique combination of postpaid and prepaid call plans, where different subscriptions can be added and maintained through one main subscriber account and/or separately. Originally, Emobiel was utilising Aspider Solutions MVNE platform.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Teleena; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

EspritXB Mobile
EspritXB Mobile (EspritXB) is a telecommunication service provider and is an operational part of the Detron ICT and Telecom Group, formed with the acquisition of XB by Esprit Telecom and Information Technology and Telecommunications, and later apart, changed its name to EspritXB. Currently EspritXB Mobile has two mobile solutions; EspritXB Mobile uses KPN, while EspritXB Mobile PLUS use’s Esprit Telecom wireless communication network.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Teleena ; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Euphony
Euphony began trading in the United Kingdom has telecom related services in Ireland, UK, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Portugal and The Czech Republic. Euphony currently has two MVNO’s, one in Belgium, and the other in the Netherlands.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Expat Mobile
Expat mobile is a joint venture of The Guest Card and TrendCall, a Dutch telecom company.
MVNO; Networks: Vodafone; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

FC Groningen
White Label Mobility solution for FC Groningen who are all in the Dutch Premier league.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Club Mobiel; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

FC Utrecht
White Label Mobility solution for FC Utrecht who are all in the Dutch Premier league.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Club Mobiel; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

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Feyenoord
White Label Mobility solution for FC Feyenoord who are all in the Dutch Premier league.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Club Mobiel; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Flevo Emmeloord
White Label Mobility solution for FC Flevo Emmeloord who are all in the Dutch Premier league.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Club Mobiel; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Galaxy Business Networks
MVNO/SP; Networks: KPN; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

GT Mobile
GT Mobile is a new sister company, of Lyca Mobile offering competitive international rates to the ethnic market and operates in Australia, Denmark, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom under the same brand.
MVNO; Networks: Vodafone; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

Hema
HEMA (originally an acronym for Hollandse Eenheidsprijzen Maatschappij Amsterdam, “Dutch Standard Prices Company Amsterdam”) is a Dutch department store chain and owned by Lion Capital LLP. Hema current operates in the Netherlands with 412 retail stores, and has additional EU branches in Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and France. Hema’s Mobility solution offers a SIM-only solution for prepay customers. HEMA provides a “25% discount” on all calls & SMS’s with every top-up voucher.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

Hi
A Sub-Brand of KPN.
[Other KPN Sub-brands include; BASE, iBasis, E-Plus, Getronics, simyo, Telfort & XS4ALL]
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Hilf Telecom
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

Hollandsnieuwe
Hollandsnieuwe is a new VO, and subsidiary of Vodafone NL. (see PR for further information).
MVNO; Networks: Vodafone; MVNE; Teleena; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active – New MVNO 04-01-11

Hyves
Dutch Social network: HYVES Enters Dutch MVNO Market.
MVNO; Networks: T-Mobile; MVNE: Aspider Solutions; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

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Intercity Communications
Intercity targets SME and offers fixed, mobile, 3G, broadband and data cellular communications.
MVNO; Networks: KPN & Vodafone; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Intercity Zakelijk
Intercity Zakelijk started in 1985 as an independent Mobile Service Provider in the UK. In 1994 it expanded its operations to The Netherlands were it focuses on the Business to Business market with fixed and mobile services. Operating with 150 employees in The Netherlands and UK, its European head office is in Hoofddorp.
Full MVNO; Network: KPN; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Scheduled – New 30-06-11

Internet Overal
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Aspider Solutions; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

Jumbo Mobile
About Jumbo Groep Holding B.V. is a supermarket chain in the Netherlands. It is part of the privately owned Van Eerd Group. Van Eerd was originally a grocery wholesale company, established in 1921. In 1983, Van Eerd started the “Jumbo Supermarkten” supermarket chain. Within a short time there were dozens of Jumbos in the provinces of North Brabant, Zeeland and Limburg.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active – New 20-10-11

Kruidvat Mobiel
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: 6GMobile; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

Lebara Mobile
Lebara Mobile is a Pan European MVNO Provider with multiple MVNO’s through-out Europe, and now also available in Australia. Lebara has an emphasis to target ethnic communities who require cost effective international call plans.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Aspider Solutions; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

LowCall
See Previous Dutch (NL) MVNO Companies – Status: Stopped

Lycamobile
Lycamobile is a Pan European MVNO Provider with multiple MVNO’s through-out Europe, and now also available in Australia. Lycamobile offers prepaid SIM cards with reduced international calling rates, focusing on users who normally use calling cards to phone abroad. Lyca Mobile, previously had an agreement with T-Mobile, but migrated/ported most of its customers to Vodafone in Q2’10.
MVNO; Networks: Vodafone & T-Mobile; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

MedionMobile / Aldi Talk
Low-frills MVNO for Aldi Supermarket chain stores, which launched in the Netherlands in September 2009, see Aldi Talk.

Miles2Call
See Previous Dutch (NL) MVNO Companies – Status: Stopped

Mobile Service Business Networks BV
Started in 2003 as Service Provider, this MVNO focusses on the business market providing both voice, data and M2M.
MVNO/m2m; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Aspider Solutions; Services: Pre+pospaid & m2m; Status: Active

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MTV Mobile
MVNO owned by MTV Europe offering multimedia services, Voice, Data & SMS/MMS.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

My Dad’s Phone Company
My Dad’s phone company is part of Dexcom Holdings N.V., the mother company of t-for telecom, Dixons, Dynabyte, Harmony, NedConcepts and Coolblue.
MVNO; Networks: Vodafone; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

NAC Breda
White Label Mobility solution for FC NAC Breda who are all in the Dutch Premier league.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Club Mobiel; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

N.E.C. Nijmegen
White Label Mobility solution for FC N.E.C. Nijmegen who are all in the Dutch Premier league.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Club Mobiel; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Nederland Mobiel
See Previous Dutch (NL) MVNO Companies – Status: Stopped

Norea Mobile
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Aspider Solutions; Services: Pre+Postpaid; Status: Active – NEW 05/04/11

Ortel Mobiel
KPN acquired a minority stake in Ortel Mobile, a Hague-based provider of prepaid telecommunications services, from Ortel Group in March 2008.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

Narrowminds
Artilium agrees MVNE deal with Narrowminds (NL); Status: Planning

Primus Netherlands
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

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Private Mobility
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active – New 06-07-11

PSV Eindhoven
White Label Mobility solution for FC PSV Eindhoven who are all in the Dutch Premier league.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Club Mobiel; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Qick
Qick announced that they will “stop their service at the end of Feb’11.”
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

Rabo Mobiel
Rabo Mobiel is a division of Rabobank, in addition to Voice & Data Services, Rabobank app reportedly has 100,000 users.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

Scarlet Telecom
Scarlet is a specialised post-paid MVNO/ESP that offers Triple play services.
MVNO/ESP; Networks: T-Mobile; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

SIMpathiek from Youpinie
Research company Youpinie announced in Jan’09 a new MVNO called “SIMpathiek”.
MVNO; Networks: T-Mobile; MVNE: Elephant Talk; Services: Unknown; Status: Unknown

Simpel
Simpel mobiel was purchased by T-Mobile in Sep’10.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Aspider Solutions; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

simyo
A prepaid, low cost, SIM-only MVNO which is a subsidiary of KPN. simyo initially started in Germany and is also available in Belgium, Netherlands, and Spain. To view a full Overview on simyo, please use the following link.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

Sizz
RTL & Vodafone announced in Jan’11 that they have reached an agreement with the new MVNO launched in Feb, 2011.
MVNO; Networks: Vodafone; Services: Pre+Postpaid; Status: Active

Skilje
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

SpeakUp
SpeakUp is a Netherlands-based company whose telecom infrastructure covers the Netherlands, as well as Germany, Belgium, and the UK. With the support of Elephant Talk’s infrastructure, SpeakUp will offer a new range of innovative services by combining both fixed and mobile functionalities. These new services will bring flexibility and innovative services to business customers. SpeakUp will target the small and medium enterprise market to offer high-quality, fully integrated fixed and mobile flexible services that are easy to use for business customers.
MVNO/MVNE; Networks: T-Mobile; MVNE: Elephant Talk ; Services: Pre+Postpaid; Status: In-Progress – New 11-10-11

Stream Communications
Prepaid Specialised (MVNO) Service focusing on telemetry data and the M2M sector, via MVNE Aspider Solutions.
MVNO/m2m; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Aspider Solutions; Services: m2m DATA; Status: Active

Stunt Mobile
Stunt Mobiel was set up by the founders of MVNOs Club Mobiel and Helder Telecom. De MVNO start-up has launched with immediate effect but expects it will take a few days for new customers to place calls. Connection takes eight days.
MVNO; Networks: T-Mobile; Services: Unknown; Status: Unknown

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Tele2 Nederland
Tele2 is a pan european Telecommunications company, with multiple fixed line and mobile products in Europe.
MVNO; Networks: T-Mobile; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Telecombination
See Previous Dutch (NL) MVNO Companies – Status: Stopped

Teleena
Teleena is an MVNE provider in the Netherlands, and the UK. See MVNE Companies for further information and activities for Teleena.
MVNO/MVNE; Networks: Vodafone; Services: MVNE:; Status: Active

Telefoon Totaal
MVNO/ESP Networks: KPN; MVNE: Aspider Solutions; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Telesur
In History, Suriname was a Dutch Colony which gained its independence but still has a strong affiliation with the Netherlands. Telesur is the incumbent Carrier of Suriname and the MVNO Service is for expats to call home at an affordable rates.
MVNO; Networks: Vodafone; MVNE: Teleena; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Telespectrum
MVNO; Networks: Vodafone; MVNE: Teleena; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active – New 01-03-11

Telfort
Telfort offers its customers simple, clear and low-priced services. Telfort’s products are geared to the needs of individual consumers who like matters to be smart and practical, as well as to small corporate customers who consider clear and manageable services to be important. The products are offered in the company’s own stores, the Telfort internet shop and specialist telecom stores. Telfort uses the KPN mobile network and the KPN and Tiscali ADSL networks. Telfort is a Sub-Brand of KPN. [Other KPN Sub-brands include; BASE, Hi, iBasis, E-Plus, Getronics, simyo & XS4ALL]
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Tjeepst
Tjeepst operates a similar service to Blyke, and other EU Brands by subsidising call costs, in exchange for subscribers viewing or receiving advertising notifications.
MVNO; Networks: Vodafone; MVNE: Teleena; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

toggle mobile
toggle mobile is a innovative new service, from LycaMobile which was launched in the Netherlands on the 9th of April, 2011. This new services allows customers to avoid expensive voice and data roaming charges when you travel abroad. Lycamobile is a Pan European MVNO Provider with multiple MVNO’s through-out Europe, and now also available in Australia. Lycamobile offers prepaid SIM cards with reduced international calling rates, focusing on users who normally use calling cards to phone abroad.
MVNO; Network: Vodafone; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

Tok Toe Mie
See Previous Dutch (NL) MVNO Companies – Status: Stopped

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Tommy Telecom
See Previous Dutch (NL) MVNO Companies – Status: Stopped

TomTom NL
MVNO/m2m; Networks: Vodafone; Services: Data Only; Status: Active

Transatel
Transatel is an MVNE Provide and in the Netherlands it owns its own MVNO Program. See MVNE Companies for further information on Transatel.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Aspider Solutions; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

TrendCall
SIM-only Prepaid MVNO/ESP Service focusing on expat community and travellers for Roaming.
MVNO/ESP; Networks: Vodafone; MVNE: Teleena; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Tringg
The MVNO offers SIM-only services with unlimited calls and SMS messages for a fixed subscription fee per month. In March, 2011 6GMobile sold its MVNO, Tringg to KPN.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: 6GMobile; Services: Prepaid; Status: Active

Tru
Truphone launched its MVNO offering in 2010, focusing on Apps, and the prepaid market and is owned by Software Cellular Network Ltd.
MVNO; Network: ; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

UPC Mobile
See Previous Dutch (NL) MVNO Companies – Status: Stopped

VastMobiel
VastMobiel is the first MVNO in the Dutch market to provide a real converged fixed and mobile solution by deploying a “private” GSM networks for SMEs. This is based on deployment of picocells, which can provide for free intra-corporate calls and data use and reduce reliance on a fixed network. According to Vastmobile, the service can be interesting for companies with at least five mobile susbcriptions. VastMobiel is using the Teleena IP network for the service, which is based on Vodafone’s mobile network. VastMobiel is a brand used by services provider RadioAccess, which develops private GSM networks for businesses and organisations such as Utrecht University Medical Hospital.
MVNO/ESP; Networks: Vodafone; MVNE: Teleena; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Vectone Mobile
Vectone Group is a London-based Prepaid Calling Card service provider, which has also branched out into the MVNO services in various European Countries. Vectone Group has strong affiliations with Lycatel & GT Mobile from network sharing, to similar distribution channels to name a few.
MVNO; Networks: Vodafone; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Vitesse Arnhem FC
White Label Mobility solution for Vitesse Arnhem FC.
MVNO; Networks: Unknown; MVNE: Club Mobiel; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

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VrieService
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

Wireless Circle
A postpaid MVNO solution providing Voice & Data services for students only.
MVNO; Networks: Telfort; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

XS4ALL
A postpaid Data MVNO solution Dutch ISP Provider.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

Yes Telecom
*Acquired by KPN – (21-07-10)
MVNO; Networks: KPN; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Yiggers Mobiel
Carey Mobiel & Yiggers Mobile to Integrate into one – 30-12-10.
Yiggers Mobile rebrands as Jip
MVNO/ESP; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Aspider Solutions; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active

Youfone
In Oct’10, the Dutch courts ruled that Youfone were bankrupt and have called in an administrator. Presently service is still Live.
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE: Aspider Solutions; Services: Postpaid; Status: Active

Your Card B.V.
Elephant Talk has signed an agreement with ‘Your Card B.V.’ to launch an MVNO services in the Netherlands. (Sep’10)

Ziggo
MVNO; Networks: KPN; MVNE Aspider Solutions; Services: Pre+postpaid; Status: Active New 18-07-11

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Previous Dutch (NL) MVNO Companies

ALLO
Pre-paid ESP running from January 2005 to August 2006 by Calling Card International, a distributor of international calling cards. Largely focused on calling to international destinations
MVNO; Networks: KPN

Chippie
Since March 2010, Lebara acquired the Chippie prepaid brand’s clients, while postpaid customers were retained by Chippie parent company UTS. In Q3’10, Lebara closed Chippie prepaid to focus on its own service.
MVNO; Networks: KPN

Comfour Telecom
ESP launched in September 2004 targeting business and residential customers (fixed line and carrier pre-select, ADSL), via MVNE MEC Solutions [which was purchased by Aspider Solutions] and mostly sells via business partners.
MVNO/MVNE; Networks: KPN

Countdown Mobiel
Prepaid ESP launched in July 2004 focusing on pre-paid customers, offering “25% discount” – a product van PhoneMe Company and the Countdown card, via MVNE PhoneMe (Telfort network)
MVNO/MVNE; Networks: KPN

Debitel
Debitel is an original German company with daughter companies that operates in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Denmark and Slovenia. In the Netherlands, it was the biggest MVNO with more than 500.000 customers acquired since operations launched in 1995 and was acquired by KPN in Dec’08, and is no longer an MVNO in the Dutch market.
MVNO; Networks: KPN

Easer Mobiel
Dutch online shop with emphasis and USP focusing on the senior market segment launched its prepaid mobile service named which was stopped in Q3’09.
MVNO; Networks: KPN

easyMobile
Low-lost, pre-paid ESP launched as an easyGroup Ltd. and TDC joint-venture launched in October 2005 but announced a pull-out of Dutch market after six months (in March 2006). We estimate a total of a few thousand customers joined during those six months, but many were likely inactive.
MVNO; Networks: Telfort
*Telfort is a Sub-Brand of KPN

Easytel Mobile
In January of 2008, Easytel Mobile launched mobile services but was Stopped in Q3 2009.
MVNO; Networks: KPN

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Freetime Telecom
Dutch-based, small European MVNO initiative that was looking to leverage retail sales outlets, vacation travellers, etc. (not launched, no operator deal yet, but an agreement in place with the Dutch car and travel support association ANWB)

GSMpartner
SP launched in November 2004
MVNO; Networks: KPN

ID&T
Youth-oriented ESP no longer in operation.
MVNO; Networks: Telfort
*Telfort is a Sub-Brand of KPN

IDT Mobile
Prepaid ESP for this large calling card distribution and telecommunications company.
MVNO/ESP; Networks: Orange
* Orange Communications SA merged with T-Mobile in 2007.

LowCall
Low-cost, internet-based, Prepaid Specialised (MVNO) Service owned by German telecoms provider Debitel in October 2005.
MVNO; Networks: KPN

MEC Solutions
MVNE operating in The Netherlands, but purchased and rebranded to Aspider Solutions. MCE facilitated the brands – Amatus, Call4Care, Comfour Telecom, Primus Telecom, Transatel, TrendCall and Yiggers.

Miles2Call
Miles2Call is a prepaid mobile calling service that uses Dutch Air Miles as payment. To join up, to activate the SIM-card and to add Air Miles, people can use the website miles2call.nl. The company expects to have at least 250.000 active customers within three years. Miles2Call aims at women above 40 and young people between 12 and 18 years.
MVNO; Networks:KPN

Nederland Mobiel
No information can be found on this Service Provider.

PePtalk
Prepaid ESP launched in March 2004, via MVNE PhoneMe
MVNO; Networks: Telfort
*Telfort is a Sub-Brand of KPN

Sony2Connect
Service has been discontinued. No further information is available.

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Sympac
ESP/SP owned by KPN, offering international business customer services, tailor-made solutions, etc. International aspirations, probably starting in Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands first – launching customer ABN AMRO. (KPN Mobile network) 31-07-2006 » Sympac gaat samenwerken met Tango (in Dutch)
MVNO/ESP; Networks: KPN

Telecombination
MVNO; Networks: T-Mobile

Teleena
Teleena is an MVNE provider in the Netherlands, and the UK introduces an independent and flexible solution to enable ‘private label’ mobile services (including traditional MVNOs services) for the rapidly growing group of companies entering the mobile market that prefer not to invest in an own mobile network.
MVNE

Tok Toe Mie
Debitel Netherlands and the drugstore chain Kruidvat have launched a new prepaid mobile service, called Tok Toe Mie, targeted at young people.
MVNO; Networks: KPN

Tommy Telecom
Prepaid Specialised (MVNO) Service offering a SIM-only subscription service for members of associated charity organisations. Owned by Dijk Producties, which also owns Annie Connect, an in- and outbound callcentre that only works for other charity organisations.
MVNO; Networks: T-Mobile

UniqueAir
Service has been discontinued. No further information is available.

UPC Mobile
Pre-paid, low-cost ESP from UPC (the largest cable provider in The Netherlands) launched in August 2005. UPC Mobile offers SIM-only packages or combinations with low-cost handsets.
MVNO/ESP; Networks: T-Mobile

Veronica Mobile
A planned full MVNO begun in July 2000 by Dutch media venture Veronica. Discontinued in January 2001.

Versatel Mobile
ESP focusing initially on business customers and data services.
MVNO; Networks: Telfort
Telfort is a Sub-Brand of KPN

Wanadoo Mobile
New Postpaid ESP launched in December 2005 » Wana new MVNO?
MVNO/ESP; Networks: Orange
* Orange Communications SA merged with T-Mobile in 2007.

Ziggo Mobiel
Dutch cable operator Ziggo has stopped offering mobile phone services. Multikabel, one of three network operators that formed Ziggo, started in April 2007 its own MVNO called Multikabel Mobiel. A spokesman for Ziggo confirmed the company has now stopped selling the service. Existing customers for the service, now called Ziggo Mobiel, are still supported.
MVNO; Networks: T-Mobile

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Dutch Telecommunications Market

Brief: According to BMI’s 2010 report on the Netherlands telecommunications market contains updated and extended forecasts, which anticipate the development of the country’s fixed-line, internet, broadband and mobile sectors through to the end of 2014. Our new forecasts incorporate Q309 data published by Dutch fixedline incumbent operator KPN, as well as several of the country’s alternative operators, including Tele2, Liberty Global-owned UPC and cable operator Ziggo. The report also makes use of Q309 data published by the Netherlands’ three mobile network operators, KPN Mobile, Vodafone and T-Mobile. Recent developments of note within the Dutch telecoms market include the April 2009 revelations that the Dutch government had postponed the auction of 2.6GHz frequency spectrum. The government aims to ensure that a minimum 20% of the spectrum is allocated to new market entrants. 

BMI estimates that, in 2009, the Dutch mobile subscriber base expanded by 6%. These relatively strong growth rates are impressive for a market in which the mobile penetration rate is now in excess of 126%. One reason why growth has remained so strong in recent months is the enduring popularity of MVNOs in the Dutch market. MVNOs have fuelled an increase in the number of multiple SIM card holders in the Netherlands; this phenomenon has contributed to the continuation of strong growth rates beyond the 100% penetration threshold. 

At the end of September 2009, the largest mobile operator in the Netherlands, by subscriber numbers, was the mobile arm of Dutch fixed-line incumbent KPN. Including the customers of MVNOs using KPN’s network, the Dutch incumbent had a mobile market share above 50%. T-Mobile Netherlands remained the second largest mobile operator in the Netherlands, serving almost 27% of the subscriber market at the end of September 2009. Vodafone Netherlands was the smallest Dutch mobile operator, with a 23% market share. 

As the Dutch mobile market becomes increasingly saturated, BMI envisages subscriber growth falling to 5.8% in 2010. Meanwhile, following growth of just 4.6% in 2008, BMI estimates that the Dutch retail broadband market grew by 4.3% in 2009. The broadband penetration rate per household is said to have surpassed 80%, pointing to an inevitable slowdown in growth in the months ahead. Nevertheless, a number of exciting developments are unfolding in the Dutch broadband sector, not least the move by several operators to higher speed cable and optical fibre connections. The deployment of higher speed broadband infrastructure will increase the potential to offer new high-bandwidth services and applications. The Netherlands sits near the top of BMI’s Business Environment Rankings for Western Europe. The country scores above average in all of the categories evaluated by BMI.

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Resources:

Telecom Paper
OPTA – Dutch Regulator

View the Dutch Data & Connectivity Report.
Alternatively Download:
OPTA:Q3’10 Stats or OPTA-Analysis (pdf), MVNE-Operators in NL’09 (pdf).
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*This page was last updated and re-coded on the 21st of Mar, 2011.