“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?

More than 190 providers and over 10, 200 prepaid data plans are available for New Zealand. With such a wide variety of plans, travelers can easily find an eSIM that fits their needs.

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

Unlimited data eSIMs for New Zealand are available from several providers. Roamify, Earth Esim, Yesim, Truely, Ohayu, Orange Travel and FairPlay all offer plans with no data cap. The plans start at about $3.50 USD and can go up to almost $62 USD, typically covering 1 to 30‑day validity periods. Most of these plans allow tethering, and the network is 5G, but the speed can be throttled or limited (for example, Earth Esim caps speed at 5 Mbps and Ohayu at 1 Mbps). Orange Travel’s plan requires e‑KYC. Choosing a plan within this price range will give you continuous data for any browsing, streaming or work needs during your stay.

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, you can obtain a travel eSIM that includes a phone number and SMS for New Zealand. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, ESIM.DOG 🐶, JamboSim, Roamify, Orange Travel and Earth Esim, and others offer such plans. Prices start around $4.00 USD, with validity periods ranging from 7 to 30 days, although higher‑data and longer‑duration options are also available from the same or other providers.

Most of these plans use the US dialing code +1, so the phone number is foreign to New Zealand; only Airhub and certain RedEx eSIM packages provide a local +64 number. Voice services are generally inbound and outbound, though some plans (e.g., certain JamboSim packages) offer only outbound voice. SMS is available inbound, outbound or both, depending on the plan, with all providers mentioned above supporting at least inbound SMS. Travelers can choose the plan that best matches their preferred dialing code and call/SMS needs.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Aug 6, 2026