IoT connectivity in the Netherlands
Updated
In the Netherlands, permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Of the 2 mobile operators we track there, 1 has switched off 2G and 1 3G, as of 26 October 2026. Sources are listed below each table.
Permanent roaming
EU/EEA rule. M2M falls within the EU Roaming Regulation, which leaves permanent roaming for M2M to commercial wholesale agreements that may include clauses against it; BEREC concluded in March 2025 that no further regulation was needed, and most member states permit it, Belgium being the main exception.
Sources: berec.europa.eu, berec.europa.eu, cullen-international.com.
2G and 3G shutdowns by operator
| Operator | Network | Status | Date | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odido | 2G | Switched off | June 2023 | odido.nl, acm.nl Odido (formerly T-Mobile Netherlands) says its 2G network was switched off in June 2023; ACM confirms Odido has stopped 2G. |
| Odido | 3G | No plan announced | none | odido.nl, androidworld.nl Phase-out announced Aug 2024 with 3G kept at least until 1 Aug 2026. Odido's page now says 3G stays somewhat longer, exact schedule still being set, customers get at least 6 months' notice. No end date announced as of our check. Last 3G network in the Netherlands. |
| VodafoneZiggo | 2G | Planned | none | id.nl, acm.nl Per the infrastructure minister (May 2026), VodafoneZiggo will switch 2G off in 2028 or 2029; exact date not yet known. ACM (Dec 2024): not before end-2026. |
| VodafoneZiggo | 3G | Switched off | 2020 | telecompaper.com, acm.nl Gradual capacity reduction from 2018, with January 2020 as the formal end of 3G. ACM (Dec 2024) confirms VodafoneZiggo has stopped offering 3G. |
What it means for IoT devices in the Netherlands
- 2G still runs on some networks, but plan new devices on 4G-based technologies (LTE Cat-1bis, LTE-M or NB-IoT where available): 2G is being closed across the region.
- 3G is already gone on 1 network: devices that fall back to 3G will lose service there.
- Private delivery works the same from the Netherlands: device data reaches your cloud over private links. See private delivery.
Other countries in Europe
Full tables: permanent roaming rules by country and 2G and 3G shutdown dates.
Frequently asked questions
Is permanent roaming allowed for IoT SIMs in the Netherlands?
The Netherlands applies the EU roaming regulation, which covers the EU and EEA. M2M falls within the EU Roaming Regulation, which leaves permanent roaming for M2M to commercial wholesale agreements that may include clauses against it; BEREC concluded in March 2025 that no further regulation was needed, and most member states permit it, Belgium being the main exception.
When is 2G switched off in the Netherlands?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. Odido: switched off (2023-06); VodafoneZiggo: planned.
When is 3G switched off in the Netherlands?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. Odido: no shutdown plan announced; VodafoneZiggo: switched off (2020).