Netherlands
Speedtest Connectivity Report
To show a full picture of network performance in each market, our reports are informed by millions of daily consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest, along with quality of experience (QoE) metrics that offer insight into the daily connected activities that matter most to end-users.
Odido led the mobile market across key performance metrics
Odido was the fastest mobile provider in the Netherlands during 2H 2024, across all technologies combined, and also specifically for 5G. It recorded a median 5G download speed of 240.19 Mbps, and an upload speed of 28.53 Mbps.
Odido and Delta Fiber offered the best gaming experiences
Odido offered the best 5G gaming experience in the Netherlands during 2H 2024, while Delta Fiber recorded the best gaming experience among ISPs.
Delta Fiber the fastest fixed ISP in the Netherlands
Delta Fiber (formerly Caiway) was the fastest ISP in the Netherlands during 2H 2024 with a median download speed of 234.62 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 208.56 Mbps.
Eindhoven and Almere were the top performing cities in the Netherlands
Among the most populous cities in the Netherlands, Eindhoven recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 206.54 Mbps, while Almere outpaced the other cities to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 219.13 Mbps.
209.72
Fastest 5G Network
78.22
Best Mobile Video Experience
93.33
Best 5G Gaming Experience
Fastest Mobile Network
Odido was the fastest mobile provider in the Netherlands during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data for all technologies combined, with a Speed Score of 193.24. Odido led on median download speed, recording 196.33 Mbps, ahead of next placed KPN Mobile, which recorded 137.51 Mbps, and Vodafone with 92.94 Mbps. Odido also led the market on median upload speed, with 23.31 Mbps, and a latency of 35 ms.
Ookla’s methodology for fastest network is determined by Speed Score™, which combines download and upload performance, and is based on modern chipsets, in order to remove the impact on network performance of older devices. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Fastest 5G Network
Odido was the fastest 5G provider in the Netherlands during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 209.72. Odido led on median 5G download speed, recording 240.19 Mbps, ahead of next placed KPN Mobile, which recorded 175.12 Mbps, and Vodafone with 103.68 Mbps. Odido also led the market on median 5G upload speed, with 28.53 Mbps, and a latency over 5G of 34 ms.
Ookla’s methodology for fastest network is determined by Speed Score™, which combines download and upload performance, and is based on modern chipsets, in order to remove the impact on network performance of older devices. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Most Consistent Network
There was no winner of best mobile network Consistency in the Netherlands during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers. KPN Mobile recorded the best 5G Consistency in the market, with 88.5% of samples meeting or exceeding the threshold of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload.
Ookla’s methodology for most Consistent network is determined by Consistency Score™, which reflects the percentage of samples that meet minimum thresholds for download and upload speeds, depending on the type of network. The higher a provider’s Consistency Score, the more likely a consumer will enjoy acceptable internet performance and quality. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Video Experience
Odido recorded the best mobile video experience in the Netherlands, with a Video Streaming Score of 78.22. There was no best provider for video experience over 5G.
Video Streaming Score™ is based on Ookla’s Consumer QoE™ measurements of video start time, re-buffering ratio, and resolution. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Gaming Experience
Odido recorded the best mobile gaming experience in the Netherlands, with a Game Score of 92.09. Odido also provided the best 5G gaming experience in the market, with a 5G Game Score of 93.33.
Game Score™ is based on Ookla’s consumer initiated Speedtest results as well as Consumer QoE™ latency and jitter measurements taken to real-world game servers. Game Scores are composed of eight components, each measuring a different aspect of the consumer gaming experience. Each of these components is evaluated and scored on a scale of 0-100 for each provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Consumer Sentiment
There was no top rated mobile provider in the Netherlands during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers.
Ookla’s five-star ratings system, driven by our consumer initiated samples, gauges a consumer’s overall satisfaction with their provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Mobile Awards
Data Collection Period: July – December 2024
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City Performance
Eindhoven had the fastest median mobile download speed among the Netherlands’s most populous cities, recording 206.54 Mbps. Breda was second, followed by Utrecht in third. At the other end of the scale, Almere had the slowest median mobile download speed at 157.47 Mbps, followed by Nijmegen and Amsterdam. Odido was the fastest provider across all ten cities in this analysis.
264.33
Fastest Fixed Network
76.82
Best ISP Video Experience
97.95
Best ISP Gaming Experience
Best Fixed Network
Overall Connectivity Score combines key metrics to evaluate the overall user experience that ISPs provide. It includes Speed Score, as well as indicators for web browsing performance, and Video Streaming Score. There was no Best Fixed Network based on Overall Connectivity Score in the Netherlands during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the ISPs.
Overall Connectivity Score™ provides a reliable measure of the overall fixed network connected experience based on a combination of Speed Score, as well as Scores for Web Browsing and Video Streaming. Read our detailed methodology for more details on how we calculate Overall Connectivity Score.
Fastest Fixed ISP
Delta Fiber (formerly Caiway) was the fastest ISP in the Netherlands during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 264.33. Delta Fiber led on median download speed, recording 234.62 Mbps, ahead of next placed Odido, which recorded 222.20 Mbps, and Ziggo with 215.59 Mbps. Delta Fiber also led the market on median upload speed, with 208.56 Mbps, and recorded a latency of 10 ms.
Ookla’s methodology for fastest network is determined by Speed Score™, which combines download and upload performance. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Most Consistent ISP
Delta Fiber recorded the highest network Consistency in the Netherlands, with 93.9% of its samples meeting or exceeding the threshold of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload throughput.
Ookla’s methodology for most Consistent network is determined by Consistency Score™, which reflects the percentage of samples that meet minimum thresholds for download and upload speeds, depending on the type of network. The higher a provider’s Consistency Score, the more likely a consumer will enjoy acceptable internet performance and quality. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Video Experience
Odido provided the best ISP video experience in the Netherlands, with a Video Score of 76.82.
Video Streaming Score™ is based on Ookla’s Consumer QoE™ measurements of video start time, re-buffering ratio, and resolution. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Gaming Experience
Delta Fiber provided the best ISP gaming experience in the Netherlands, with a Game Score of 97.95.
Game Score™ is based on Ookla’s consumer initiated Speedtest results as well as Consumer QoE™ latency and jitter measurements taken to real-world game servers. Game Scores are composed of eight components, each measuring a different aspect of the consumer gaming experience. Each of these components is evaluated and scored on a scale of 0-100 for each eligible provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Consumer Sentiment
There was no top rated ISP in the Netherlands during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the ISPs.
Ookla’s five-star ratings system, driven by our consumer initiated samples, gauges a consumer’s overall satisfaction with their provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Fixed Awards
Data Collection Period: July – December 2024
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City Performance
Almere had the fastest median fixed download speed among the Netherlands’s most populous cities, recording 219.13 Mbps. The Hague was second, followed by Groningen in third. At the other end of the scale, Amsterdam had the slowest median fixed download speed at 150.17 Mbps, followed by Nijmegen and Rotterdam. Ziggo was the fastest provider across four cities, followed by Odido and Delta Fiber in two each.
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