“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?

There are about 180 travel eSIM providers and roughly 9 600 prepaid data plans available for use in New Zealand, giving travelers a wide variety of options to find an eSIM that fits their needs.

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

Several eSIM providers list unlimited data plans for travel in New Zealand. Roamify, Earth Esim, Truely, Yesim, Ohayu, Orange Travel and FairPlay all offer such options, with validity periods ranging from three to thirty days. Most of these plans support tethering and use 5G networks, but the data may be throttled once usage reaches a threshold. Specifically, Earth Esim limits speed to 5 Mbps and Ohayu to 1 Mbps after any throttling kicks in, while the other providers apply generic speed restrictions that can vary with data volume. Prices for the available unlimited plans span a broad range, from about $3.50 USD up to roughly $65 USD, depending on the provider and the chosen validity period.

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?

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS for New Zealand are available from several providers. The most affordable options come from GlobaleSIM (beginning at $4 USD for 1GB over 7 days), ESIM.DOG (starting at $8.48 USD), JamboSim ($11.99 USD), Roamify ($15.00 USD), RoameSIM ($21.00 USD) and Orange Travel ($23.99 USD). These plans all feature dialing codes of +1, meaning the number is a U.S./Canada–style number, not a local New Zealand number, but SMS and voice (inbound and outbound) are supported and the plans run from 7 days to 365 days.

If a local +64 New Zealand number is required, Airhub, RedEx eSIM and other providers offer plans with the +64 code, also supporting inbound/outbound voice and SMS. Prices for local‑number plans begin around $30 USD for 20 GB and can extend to $69 USD for 100 GB with calls, while validity typically ranges from 30 days to 30 days for these packages. Thus, travelers wishing to have a phone number and SMS capability in New Zealand have multiple options to choose from, depending on whether a foreign or local dialing code is acceptable.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Jul 23, 2026