How can I use a Canadian mobile phone cheaply in the Netherlands?

Will my Canadian mobile phone work in the Netherlands?

Canadian mobile phones will work in the Netherlands. However, a mobile phone may have a simlock. If your phone has such a lock, contact a mobile network provider where you bought your mobile phone and instruct them to remove the simlock, as you will be travelling internationally. Only without a simlock on your phone can you use local European sim cards for cheap calls and data while travelling.

What is the cheapest way to use a Canadian mobile phone in Europe and the Netherlands?

When you use a mobile phone with a Canadian subscription in another continent, such as Europe for example, you will have to pay roaming charges for your data and calls. Roaming charges are extra fees consumers pay when they leave their provider’s coverage area and use another provider’s network. Because of roaming charges, it can be very expensive to use your Canadian mobile phone in Europe and the Netherlands. The best way to avoid high costs is to use prepaid SIM cards for the Netherlands and Europe.

Why use a SIM card for the Netherlands in a Canadian smartphone?

Installing a prepaid SIM in your Canadian mobile phone gives you access to a local carrier’s network, so you can make calls and use any app or feature on your phone that uses data, such as WhatsApp, email, Face Time and navigation at attractive local rates. Incoming calls are free and in the case of our bestseller, a 35GB prepaid Dutch SIM, you benefit from unlimited free international calls.

Which Dutch SIM is best to use in my Canadian smartphone?

If you plan to stay only in Amsterdam or the Netherlands, you can buy a prepaid SIM card for the Netherlands . To learn more about the options of Dutch SIMs, check out our article: Which SIM for the Netherlands and Amsterdam is the best? Dutch SIM

If you are going to visit more European countries, a prepaid SIM for Europe is a good choice . Our article Which SIM for Europe is the best? gives you all the information you need to know about this SIM solution.

Where can I buy a Dutch SIM card when coming to the Netherlands from Canada?

If you arrive at Amsterdam Airport from Canada, you can buy prepaid SIM cards for the Netherlands or prepaid SIM cards for Europe at the Airport Telecom shop, found in the Arrivals Hall 1&2, show the location on the map. You can also order SIM cards on the Airport Telecom website and receive your reserved phone number by e-mail before you start your trip to Europe.

Do I need an adapter to charge a Canadian mobile phone in the Netherlands?

To charge your Canadian phone and use any electronic equipment in the Netherlands, you will need a travel adapter. You can easily buy one when you arrive at Amsterdam airport at the Airport Telecom shop, which is located in Arrivals Hall 1&2, show the location on the map.

If you want to know more about Dutch SIM, or Prepaid SIM card for Europe, feel free to contact us by phone +31 (0)20 6530999 or by email: info@airporttelecom.nl

Have a pleasant stay in the Netherlands!