eSIMCard eSIM Data Plans for New Zealand

eSIMCard does not provide a truly unlimited data eSIM for New Zealand. Every plan that carries the word “Unlimited” actually includes a fixed amount of high‑speed data—either 1 GB total or 1 GB per day for the duration of the plan—and once that allowance is used, the network applies a reduced speed of 500 kbps or 512 kbps.

If you need more data, eSIMCard offers fixed‑data plans that can be more economical. For instance, a 100 GB plan valid for 180 days costs about $185.68 USD, and a 50 GB plan valid for 90 days costs about $109.05 USD. These fixed‑data solutions are suitable for travelers who require larger data usage without the throttling that follows the “Unlimited” label.

eSIMCard does not provide a New Zealand eSIM that includes a phone number or SMS capability. The provider only offers data‑only eSIM plans, so users cannot make voice calls or send text messages through the carrier network. Calls and messaging can still be achieved through VoIP applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage over the data connection.

eSIMCard supplies a mix of single‑country and multi‑country data options for New Zealand. The provider offers 35 single‑country plans, which give you data exclusively for New Zealand, and 62 multi‑country plans that include New Zealand as part of a broader coverage bundle. Prices range from about $4.27 to $430.64, while data caps vary between 1 GB and 100 GB. Plans are split into two main types: fixed data‑cap packages that provide a set amount of data for the plan’s validity period, and daily‑data‑cap packages that allow a certain amount of data per day. Validity periods span from one day up to a full year, giving travelers flexibility depending on the length of their stay.