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| Abel Telecom | MVNE plans, but no activities presently. |
| ACN | Prepaid and postpaid ESP, formerly via MVNE MEC Solutions, and in partnership with Aspider Mobile. (Telfort network) |
| AH Mobiel | ESP launched in October 2002 as a customer of KPN Mobile, although that service is stopping on 01 January 2006). According to carious sources, only around 10.000 subscribers were on the original ESP with KPN, and around 145.000 to 150.000 in Q4 2005 on the Telfort product. AH Mobiel is sold in popular Albert Heijn supermarkets throughout the country (approximately 500 locations) and 25% of all pre-paid vouchers in The Netherlands are sold via Albert Heijn. (Telfort network) 27-05-2005 » AH Mobiel and KPN terminate MVNO deal |
| 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. (KPN Mobile network) 29-05-2006 » ALLO to stop operations in NL in August |
| Amatus | ESP targeting roamers and providing in-country tariffs while travelling, via MVNE MEC Solutions. Currently operating in United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Belgium and Spain. (Telfort network) 21-03-2006 » Amatus starts MVNO on Telfort network |
| Aspider Mobile | Post-pay, SIM-only ESP launched in June 2004 via MVNE MEC Solutions. (Also serve as an MVNE in The Netherlands, on the Telfort network.) The Aspider Mobile proposition is one tariff for all destinations (14,5 eurocents) and a €4,95 usage fee per month. Aspider Communications also sells whoesale fixed telephony and internet services. (Telfort network) |
| Baron | New "luxury" service provider started by a former NL dealer, focusing on high-end, post-paid subscribers. Supposedly premium insurance, callcentre services, a dedicated engineer, satellite telephone usage when out of GSM coverage areas, frequent caller programmes and international roaming. (KPN Mobile network) 12-12-2005 » Baron Comes Under Criticism for Shark Use at Launch Event (Dutch, video) |
| Call4Care | A Charity based ESP initiative via MVNE MEC Solutions featuring 4 leading charities, The Red Cross, Amnesty International, Dutch heart foundation and the Dutch national heritage fund. 15% of billed revenue is donated to involved charities. Launched in July 2004, Call4Care seems to be relatively successful in corporate actions. (Telfort network) |
| Carey | SIM-only ESP providing low-cost calling and links / donation possibilities to charitable organisations. Each received call and voicemail interrogation also generates €0,05 for the Carey customer. (Telfort network) 25-12-2005 » Onderwerp: Nieuwe MVNO: Carey Mobile |
| Chippie | Dutch Antilles-focused ESP launched in March 2003, Chippie (subsidiary of UTS) launched prepaid and postpaid propositions with a concept called " chippieland" featuring the same calling rates calling in NL and The Dutch Antilles. (Telfort network) |
| Comfour Telecom | ESP launched in September 2004 targeting business and residential customers (fixed line and carrier pre-select, ADSL), via MVNE MEC Solutions. Comfour mostly sells via business partners. (Telfort network) |
| 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) |
| debitel | SP launched in December 1993 (KPN Mobile, Vodafone networks) and ESP launched in 2003 (Telfort network). debitel is the largest independent SP/ESP in The Netherlands with around 1,3 million customers (40% postpaid and 60% prepaid). 10-03-2006 » Dutch Branch of Debitel in talks for MVNE partnerships (Dutch) 27-04-2005 » Debitel Netherlands to become MVNE (e.g. lowcall.nl) |
| Dekatel | SP launched in 1997 on the KPN Network, currently with around 20.000 subscribers. (KPN Mobile network) |
| easyMobile | Low-lost, pre-paid ESP launched as an easyGroup Ltd. and TDC joint-venture in October 2005. Announced 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. The venture started in 2004 has the right to use the "easyMobile" brand in 12 countries in total, , billing by CDRator. (Telfort network) 07-07-2006 » Easy Come, Easy Go | more 07-03-2006 » TDC narrows easyMobile focus to UK, Germany - Discontinues NL operations 25-10-2005 » Easy Mobile launches in the Netherlands |
| EuMobile | debitel in partnership with Euphony will mobile services in the Netherlands. "EuMobile" will offer a SIM card with subscriptions ranging from 100-200 minutes per month. The subscription also adjusts rates according to total monthly calling. EuMobile subscribers can choose from the three debitel networks already working (KPN, Telfort, Vodafone). (debitel networks) 24-03-2006 » Debitel agrees MVNE deal with Euphony in Netherlands |
| 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) |
| Galaxy Business Networks | SP launched in 1998 on the KPN Network, currently with around 15.00-16.000 subscribers. (KPN Mobile network) |
| GSMpartner | SP launched in November 2004 on the KPN network. (KPN Mobile network) |
| HEMA Prepaid Bellen | Prepaid ESP launched in November 2004, and distributed through the highly successful HEMA retail chain in The Netherlands. HEMA provides a "25% discount" on calling and SMS with every top-up voucher sold. (KPN Mobile network) |
| ID&T | Youth-oriented ESP no longer in operation. (Telfort network) |
| IDT Mobile | Prepaid ESP for this large calling card distribution and telecommunications company. (Orange network) 08-08-2006 » IDT launches MVNO in Netherlands (no link) 26-04-2006 » Orange NL Announces IDT MVNO (at Informa MVNO Conference in London) |
| Intercity Mobile Communications | Early SP, still in operation (Merrem Intercity) |
| Lebara Mobile | Prepaid ESP launched in May 2004 by parent company Lebara focusing on international calling and sponsoring many multi-cultural / multi-ethnic events, etc. Languages for information are Dutch, English, Chinese, Arabic. (Telfort network, PLPP) 08-09-2005 » Azure wins mediation deal with Lebara |
| lowcall.nl | Low-cost, internet-based, pre-paid ESP owned by German telecoms provider debitel in October 2005. (debitel networks, specifically the Telfort network) 26-10-2005 » Debitel launches MVNO in the Netherlands - lowcall.nl |
| Lycamobile | Lycamobile offers prepaid SIM cards with reduced international calling rates, focusing on users who normally use calling cards to phone abroad. (T-Mobile network) 15-06-2006 » Lycamobile launches as MVNO on T-Mobile NL network |
| MEC Solutions | MVNE operating in The Netherlands. MEC currently facilitiates Amatus, Call4Care, Comfour Telecom, Primus Telecom, Transatel, TrendCall and Yiggers. |
| M2M / Stream Communications | ESP focusing on telemetry data and the M2M sector, via MVNE MEC Solutions (Telfort network) |
| Ortel Mobiel | SIM-only, prepaid ESP for this carrier pre-select / telephone card / retail company Ortel Telecom, launched in June 2005. Promoting very cheap international calling tariffs. (KPN Mobile network) 11-06-2005 » Zeer goedkoop werelds bellen met Ortel mobiel |
| PePtalk | Prepaid ESP launched in March 2004, via MVNE PhoneMe (Telfort network) |
| PhoneMe | MVNE powering Countdown Mobiel and PePtalk ESPs. |
| Primus Telecom / Affinity Telecom | ESP launched in October 2004 via and agreement with MVNE Transatel. Primus is focusing on residential and business segments and international calling tariffs. (Telfort network) |
| Qick | ESP venture of the Macintosh retail group, Halfords & BelCompany offering SIM-only packages and handset packages. (Telfort network, PLPP) |
| RAM Mobile Data | SP (KPN Mobile and Vodafone networks) |
| Scarlet Telecom | SIM-only, post-paid MVNO/ESP launched in January 2005. (Orange network) |
| SIMYO | Pre-paid ESP venture / product owned by KPN, launched in September 2005. Also launched in Germany and Belgium to-date,, billing by CDRator. (KPN Mobile network) 26-09-2005 » SIMYO Comes to Holland (Dutch) | more (English) | more 26-09-2005 » KPN introduces third mobile brand in the Netherlands |
| Sony2Connect | Service provider (discontinued) |
| 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) |
| Talkline Nederland | Service provider, now owned by debitel |
| Tele2 Mobiel | MVNO (Telfort network) 31-10-2005 » Tele2 Mobiel Netherlands Launches Tele2 Champion - Dutch Pre-Paid MVNO Price War |
| Telefoon Totaal | ESP focusing on residential and business segments, pre-paid and post-paid offers, via MVNE MEC Solutions (Telfort network) |
| Tommy Telecom | ESP 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, via MVNE MEC Solutions. (Telfort network) 23-11-2005 » Tommy Telecom launches services in the Netherlands (subscription) |
| Transatel | Roaming tariff discounts, multi-country venture - Belgium (BASE), France, The Netherlands, plus aspirations / agreements in Luxembourg and the United Kingdom. Also offers services as an MVNE. 13-06-2005 » Transatel Selects Capgemini and Epiphany for New Client Mgmt Sys |
| TrendCall | SIM-only ESP focusing on expats, via MVNE MEC Solutions (Telfort network) |
| UniqueAir | Service provider (discontinued) |
| 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. Rumours are that UPC Mobile has 80.000 customers as of April 2006. (Orange network) 24-08-2005 » UPC Mobile Launches (Dutch) 20-07-2005 » UPC Mobile Announces Services in The Netherlands (Dutch) |
| Venus and Mercury | UK-based MVNE. Plans, but no activities presently. |
| 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. (Telfort network) |
| Wanadoo Mobile | New Postpaid ESP launched in December 2005. (Orange network) 14-10-2005 » Wana new MVNO? |
| Yes Telecom | Dutch ESP initiative, based on the company's UK success. (KPN Mobile network) 10-06-2005 » Yes Telecom Nederland selecteert NetEconomy en EDR Credit Services (Dutch) |
| Yiggers Carefree Mobile | ESP offering low-cost (€1) postpaid subscriptions, no contract duration and a limited selection of inexpensive handsets, via MVNE MEC Solutions. (Telfort network) |