“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?

In New Zealand, roughly 140 providers and about 7, 300 prepaid data plans are available. With such a broad selection, travelers can easily find an eSIM that fits their needs.

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

Unlimited data eSIM options for travelers heading to New Zealand include several providers that offer plans ranging from a single day to up to thirty days. The plans are all listed as “unlimited” data, but most come with reduced speeds or a firm speed limit once the network congestion threshold is reached; some also indicate that speeds may be throttled after the first few hours of use. For example, Firsty advertises a 256‑kbps speed limit, while abesteSIM and Earth Esim set a 5‑Mbps maximum and may reduce speeds to 128‑kbps under heavy load. The other providers—Roamify, Yoho Mobile, Truely, Yesim, FairPlay, and Airhub—also note that speed may be throttled, though they do not specify a particular limit beyond the 5‑Mbps threshold applied to their 5G networks.

The price of these unlimited plans varies from free or as low as $0.00 USD (Firsty’s single day offering) to roughly $36.92 USD (Truely’s 10‑day plan). Within this range, many plans are priced between $3 and $35, giving travelers several options that balance cost and coverage duration while still being labeled unlimited.

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 provide a phone number and SMS availability are offered for New Zealand. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, Roamify, Orange Travel, Earth Esim, MoreMins eSIM, and TravelKon supply such plans.

The telephone numbers supplied in these packages use dialing codes other than New Zealand’s +64. Most are US numbers (+1), with additional options from France (+33), the UK (+44), and Poland (+48), so the numbers are foreign and not local New Zealand numbers. Call services are generally inbound and outbound, and SMS is either inbound only or both inbound and outbound depending on the plan. Prices start at about $4 for a 1 GB 7‑day plan and rise to roughly $105 for a 20 GB 365‑day plan, while validity periods range from 7 days to 365 days.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Apr 8, 2026