How does calling and texting work at Hollandsnieuwe?

Calling and texting works differently at Hollandsnieuwe than at most providers. Below you'll find how the system works, when you might hit its limits, and what your options are if you'd rather not think about your calling minutes.

Calls and texts from the same pool as data

At Hollandsnieuwe, data, calling minutes and texts aren't separate parts of your subscription — they come from the same bundle: 1 MB equals 1 calling minute equals 1 text. Call a lot, and that comes at the expense of your data budget, and vice versa. Calls to premium (0900) numbers and abroad are charged at a higher rate, so those calls eat into your bundle faster than a regular call within the Netherlands.

When do you run into limits?

Anyone who calls a lot for work, keeps in regular touch with family abroad, or is simply a frequent caller may find that a smaller bundle leaves little data budget left. So always factor in your average calling behaviour when choosing a bundle: every extra calling minute is a MB you can no longer spend on browsing.

What if you'd rather not think about your calling minutes?

For anyone who doesn't like that system, Hollandsnieuwe offers the option to add unlimited calling and texting to your subscription for a fixed monthly amount on top of your chosen data bundle. That way calls and texts no longer come at the expense of your data bundle, and you keep your full MB budget for browsing. Check the current price of this add-on on hollandsnieuwe.nl or via Welli, since rates for add-ons like this can change.

Calling and texting abroad

If you call or text a foreign number from the Netherlands, a higher rate applies than for domestic traffic, so your bundle is used up faster. If you're abroad within the EU yourself, Hollandsnieuwe's fair use policy applies: as long as you spend more time in the Netherlands than abroad, you use your bundle at your Dutch rates. If you're calling from outside the EU, separate international rates apply — check these in advance before you travel.

When is a separate calling/texting add-on worth it?

An unlimited calling and texting add-on is especially worthwhile if you consistently call a lot: think of a job with a lot of customer contact, or regularly having long calls with family. If your calls are mostly short and occasional, the standard MB/min/text pool is usually more than enough, and you'd rather not pay extra for something you don't really need.

Want to know which total bundle size suits you best? Read also: Which Sim Only bundles does Hollandsnieuwe have? Overview of all subscriptions

Mainly curious about the data bundles and whether unlimited internet is possible? Read also: Does Hollandsnieuwe have unlimited internet? Data bundles and fair use explained

Conclusion

Calls and texts at Hollandsnieuwe come from the same bundle as your data by default. If you call a lot, you can consider an unlimited calling and texting add-on to keep your data budget intact. For average usage, the standard system is usually more than enough.

Not sure whether the standard bundle is enough for you, or whether an add-on is worth it? Give Welli 2 minutes and you'll get advice that fits your situation and budget.