“I'm was in Auckland for five days, got a eSIM from Yesim for 3gb for seven days. Simple process and it worked flawlessly when I landed. Internet breakout is in Poland though, so there's a little latency, not a big issue but might be annoying for video calls.

Don't recommend their app though, it immediately began sending push notification spam every few hours. The website works fine for keeping track of usage though.”

SeaWolf

Feb 2, 2024

GoMoWorld New Zealand

“Not good. Installed the eSIM and everything looked as though it should work. Settings were correct! But although I had full network coverage according to my phone nothing would load and i wasn’t connected to the internet!? And the GoMoWorld app kept telling me that I hadn’t downloaded the eSIM? I tried all the troubleshooting and nothing worked!”

Mimi

Jan 1, 2024

New Zealand Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in New Zealand

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in New Zealand, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Over 130 travel eSIM providers and more than 6, 000 prepaid data plans are available for use in New Zealand, offering a wide variety of options that make it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for New Zealand?

Unlimited data eSIM options for New Zealand are available from several providers. All of the plans advertise unlimited data but include speed throttling; some specify a hard speed limit, such as 256 kbps (Firsty) or 5 Mbps (Yoho Mobile and abesteSIM). Prices for these unlimited plans vary with validity: the cheapest single‑day plan starts at $0.00 (Firsty), while the most generous 20‑day plan from Yoho Mobile is priced just over $54.30. Other offers generally fall between $3.00 and $50.00, depending on the number of days purchased. Tethering is permitted on most of the plans, so travelers can share connectivity with other devices if needed.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in New Zealand?

In New Zealand, three primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) provide extensive coverage and services:

Spark: Established in 1987 (formerly known as Telecom), Spark offers nationwide 4G and expanding 5G services, covering approximately 98% of the country.
One NZ: Previously known as Vodafone, One NZ provides 4G and 5G services, reaching 99% of areas where New Zealanders live and work.
2degrees: Launched in 2009, 2degrees offers 4G and expanding 5G services, covering 98.5% of the places New Zealanders live and work.

In addition to these MNOs, New Zealand has several Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) that lease network access from the major carriers to offer their own mobile services. Examples include Warehouse Mobile (using the 2degrees network) and Kogan Mobile (using the One NZ network). It's important to note that most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of the primary MNOs rather than MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for New Zealand?

Yes, several providers supply travel eSIMs that give you a phone number and support for SMS while you’re in New Zealand. The main options come from GlobaleSIM, Roamify, MoreMins eSIM and TravelKon, with plans ranging from 1 GB of data for a week to 25 GB for a month, and prices starting around $4.00 USD and going up to about $60.00 USD depending on data volume and validity.

All of these plans use dialing codes that differ from New Zealand’s own +64 code—most use +1 (U.S./Canada), while some use +44 (United Kingdom) or +33 (France). Consequently the numbers you receive are not local New Zealand numbers. Each plan offers inbound voice calls and, in most cases, inbound and outbound voice, while SMS reception is always supported and outbound SMS support varies: some plans provide only inbound SMS, whereas others allow both inbound and outbound messaging.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Mar 1, 2026