Using Israeli cell phone cheap in Amsterdam and the Netherlands

Data roaming charges and how to avoid them with a SIM card for Holland

Travelers from Israel can use their cell phones in Europe and in the Netherlands. When calling and using mobile data with the Israeli smart phone, there is however a very important issue to keep in mind. That is roaming charges.

Using a Dutch Sim in Israeli cell phone for inexpensive calls and data

When you leave the coverage area of your Israeli provider and start using the network of another provider in Holland, you must pay roaming charges. Because of the roaming charges, the cost of data and calls can get very high. Common tasks such as checking email, browsing the internet and using apps can get very expensive. The best way to avoid roaming charges and to use your smart phone at low cost when traveling to the Netherlands is to buy a prepaid SIM card for Holland. A SIM card for Holland grants you access to a Dutch provider and allows you to use your smart phone at inexpensive local rates. You can buy it for prices ranging from Euro 25.= to Euro 55.=. This way, you will know exactly what your maximum costs for using mobile data will be and you can freely use your cell phone while traveling in the Netherlands.

More information about SIM cards for the Netherlands can be found in our article Which SIM for the Netherlands and for Amsterdam is the best? Dutch SIM

Where to buy a prepaid SIM card for the Netherlands

Dutch SIM cards can be bought at Amsterdam Airport at the Airport Telecom shop, which is easy to find in the Arrival Hall 1&2, show location on map.

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We wish you a very good trip to Holland!