“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 more than 140 providers and over 7, 200 prepaid data plans available for use in New Zealand, giving travelers a wide variety of options to choose from.

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

All of the currently available eSIM providers that service New Zealand offer at least one unlimited data option. The plans range from free instructions with ads and very low speeds (as with Firsty, where speed may be limited to 256 kbps) to paid plans priced between about $2.50 and $38.00 USD for a validity period of one to fifteen days. Most of the paid unlimited plans (abesteSIM, Roamify, Yoho Mobile, Earth Esim, Truely, Yesim, and FairPlay) specify that speeds may be throttled, with a common speed cap of 5 Mbps, and all allow tethering. The price range for these unlimited offers spans roughly from a few dollars to around thirty‑plus dollars, giving travelers a variety of budget options while still providing unrestricted data access.

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?

New Zealand travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS are available from several independent providers listed on eSIMDB. GlobaleSIM, Roamify, Orange Travel, Earth Esim, MoreMins eSIM, and TravelKon all offer packages ranging in data from 1 GB to 100 GB, validity from 7 days to 365 days, and prices starting around $4.00 USD. Each plan supplies a voice line (inbound and outbound) and SMS capability, though the number of usable inbound/outbound SMS messages varies by package. The dialing codes supplied by these operators are typically +1, +44, +33, and 48, none of which match New Zealand’s own +64 code, meaning the numbers are not local New Zealand numbers but are tied to the other listed countries.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Apr 30, 2026