“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 220 travel eSIM providers and over 13, 100 prepaid data plans available for use in New Zealand, offering a wide variety of options that make it easy to find a plan that suits each traveler’s needs.

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

Yes, there are several eSIM providers that offer unlimited data plans for travelers visiting New Zealand. The options come from Earth Esim, Roamify, ASIMGO, Yesim, abesteSIM, Orange Travel and FairPlay. All plans use 5G networks and allow tethering, but most include a bandwidth cap or potential speed throttling. Specific speed limits listed are 1 Mbps, 5 Mbps or 10 Mbps depending on the provider, and some plans state that speeds may be reduced after a certain data volume. Prices for the unlimited packages range from a low of about $1.99 USD to a high of roughly $39.81 USD for a short‑term validity period of 1–7 days. These plans vary in duration from a single day to up to 25 days, so visitors can choose a term that matches the length of their 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 – several travel eSIM providers offer mobile phone numbers with SMS capability for New Zealand. The only plan that supplies a truly local New Zealand number (dialing code +64) is offered by RedEx eSIM, which provides 20 GB for 30 days at $35.89 USD and a 25 GB option for $57.24 USD. Other carriers such as GlobaleSIM, JamboSim, ESIM.DOG, Roamify and Orange Travel use foreign dialing codes – +1 (United States/Canada), +33 (France), +44 (United Kingdom) or +376 (Andorra) – and so the numbers are not local to New Zealand. All of these plans allow inbound and outbound voice calls as well as inbound and outbound SMS, and the prices for foreign‑number packages range from roughly $4 USD for a 1 GB, 7‑day plan to about $107 USD for a 100 GB, 30‑day plan, while longer‑term packages up to 365 days are also available.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Oct 4, 2026