“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 about 160 providers and roughly 8, 900 prepaid data plans available for New Zealand. With such a large number of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that fits their needs.

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

Unlimited data eSIM plans for New Zealand are offered by several providers. Roamify, Earth Esim, Truely, Yesim, Orange Travel and FairPlay all list unlimited data options for stays ranging from 1 day to 30 days, with validity periods often between 5 and 30 days. Generally, these plans allow tethering, and many include a note that speed may be throttled after a certain usage threshold; Earth Esim specifies a 5 Mbps speed limit. Prices for unlimited plans start around $3.50 USD and can go up to roughly $75 USD, giving travelers a broad range to choose from based on budget and length of 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, travel eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS support are available for New Zealand. Providers such as Airhub and RedEx eSIM offer plans that supply a local New Zealand number (dialing code +64) with inbound and outbound voice calls and inbound/outbound SMS. These plans come in several data volumes – for example, Airhub offers 20GB, 50GB and 100GB options that run for 30 days and are priced from about $30 for 20GB up to roughly $70 for 100GB.

Most other global eSIMs in the catalogue provide a phone number from a foreign dialing code (typically +1 for the United States or +33 for France) and include inbound/outbound voice and SMS, but these are not local New Zealand numbers. If a local number is required, the Airhub and RedEx eSIM options are the preferred choices.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Jul 2, 2026