Simpel is one of the cheapest providers in the Netherlands. But how? Why do you sometimes pay only a few euros per month with them, while others charge double for less?

According to research by the ACM, 73% of consumers consider the fixed costs per month the most important consideration when choosing a mobile contract. And Simpel is a striking example of that if you want to keep fixed costs as low as possible.

In this article we explain why Simpel is so cheap, how they manage it - and whether you can really trust them.

Simpel in brief

What kind of provider is Simpel?

Simpel is a sim only provider. No phones, no stores, just separate sim card subscriptions. You arrange everything online. The company exists since 2007 and focuses on users who want a competitively priced subscription - no fuss.

What's their strategy?

Cutting costs. Anything not essential, they leave out:

  • No physical stores
     
  • No phone sales
     
  • No in-house network management
     
  • Minimal customer service
     

What remains? Low monthly prices and stable performance.

No stores, no fuss

Why Simpel has no physical stores

Simpel has no stores. Everything goes through the website or app. That means:

  • No rental costs
     
  • No counter staff
     
  • No expensive interiors
     

Impact on costs

This savings goes directly to their pricing model. Fewer fixed charges means lower rates for you, the customer.

No phones, only sim only

Why Simpel does not sell phones

At Simpel, you don't buy a phone. Only a sim card. Want a device? Then you buy it yourself somewhere else.

What that means for you as a customer

  • No installment construction
     
  • No complicated terms and conditions
     
  • More freedom (and lower costs)
     

And you can keep using your current device.

Use of the Odido network

No own network needed

Simpel uses the network of Odido (formerly T-Mobile). So they do not manage their own masts.

How this saves costs

They hire capacity and don't have to do any maintenance. You benefit from:

  • 4G and 5G coverage
     
  • Download speed up to 150 Mbit/s
     
  • Stable connection in almost all of the Netherlands
Read here which network Simpel uses

 

Efficient business operations

Self arrange via app or website

With Simpel you do everything yourself:

  • Adjust bundle
     
  • Check usage
     
  • Download invoices
     
  • Porting your number
     

No human contact needed - and therefore no queues (and lower costs).

Less staff = lower prices

No large customer service team, no expensive telephone support. You'll notice that in the price. But beware: it also sometimes means longer response times.

See what contact options you have here

 

What do you get for your money?

Coverage and speed

You use the network of Odido, including:

  • 4G and 5G coverage
     
  • Download speed up to 150 Mbit/s
     
  • Upload speed up to 50 Mbit/s
     

For normal use, more than adequate:

  • Streaming in HD
     
  • Video calling
     
  • Online music listening
     

Flexible bundles and ceiling

You can:

  • Change your bundle every month
     
  • Set a usage cap
     
  • Make sure you never pay more than you want
     

Conclusion: why is Simpel so cheap?

Simpel deliberately keeps it simple. For example, this provider does not have its own physical stores, they do not sell phones but only single SIM card subscriptions, they do not have their own network and they do not invest extra in service.

You arrange most of it yourself. And that makes a big difference!

In short: Simpel is cheap because you only pay for what you really need.

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