“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 210 travel eSIM providers and over 12, 200 prepaid data plans available for New Zealand. With a wide variety of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that suits their needs.

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

There are several providers that offer unlimited data eSIM plans for New Zealand. The options include Roamify, Earth Esim, Yesim, Truely, abesteSIM, Bloomy eSIM, Ohayu, Orange Travel and FairPlay. All of these plans are available for validity periods ranging from one to twenty days and use 5G networks, with most plans allowing tethering. Speed could be throttled; some packages specify particular limits such as 1 Mbps to 10 Mbps or a general speed cap. The overall price point for these unlimited plans falls between roughly $3.50 and $48.00 USD.

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 are available for New Zealand. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, JamboSim, ESIM.DOG, Roamify, Orange Travel and RedEx eSIM offer plans with voice and SMS capabilities; most of them provide inbound and outbound calls, and SMS can be sent and received. The dialing codes on these plans vary – GlobaleSIM, JamboSim, ESIM.DOG and Roamify use the +1 code (U.S./Canada), Orange Travel uses +48 (Poland) or +33 (France), and RedEx eSIM uses the local New Zealand code +64; therefore many plans give a foreign‑dialed number rather than a local New Zealand one. Prices on the cheapest options start around $4.00 USD for a 7‑day 1 GB plan, with validity periods ranging from 7 to 60 days, though larger data packages can extend up to 365 days. These plans generally include data, voice and SMS, allowing users to make and receive calls and text messages in New Zealand while using a foreign‑number SIM.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Sep 13, 2026