Internet access

Connection types

Internet is used extensively in the Netherlands. It is easy to get connected pretty much anywhere and there is a good range of services on offer.

Getting connected to the internet in The Netherlands is straightforward, different options include: Dial-up, ISDN, ADSL and cable. Fiberglass, powersocket, WIFI and satelite connections are also available, but are less common.

Broadband connections take approximately 5 working days to get installed. Most connections are paid services, however some free Dial-up connections are also available (but you still pay for the phonecall).

Dial-up

The majority of dial-up ISPs (Internet Service Providers) offer three types of access:

A pay-as-you-go service (rates may vary during or after business peak hours).
A flat rate service, which means you pay a fixed amount per month for unlimited access (these start at around €5/month)
Or a combination of the two. You pay a fixed fee of approximately €3/month and receive around 120 minutes (depending on your provider) of internet access. For more than the included amount, you pay a "per minute" fee (rates may vary during or after business peak hours).

High-speed access

ADSL and Cable connections are widely available, and there are many options to choose from. Prices start from €20/month for a 256 kbps connection to €70/month for a 4096 kbps connection. There seems to always be offers where you will not be charged set up fees and modem costs.

Pay special attention to download restrictions. Some providers may set a limit for downloading, such as 500mb per month. Look for ' GEEN DATALIMIET' which means there is no data limit or 'Fair use policy' which means they let you use it as much as you want. However, these services will not permit you to downloading terrabites of data or start your own films download shop.

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