Nomad eSIM Data Plans for New Zealand

Nomad does not provide a truly unlimited data eSIM for New Zealand. Every plan that contains “unlimited” in its name actually limits high‑speed data to 2 GB per day, after which the speed is throttled to 1000 kbps. This applies to the Local New Zealand 3‑, 5‑, 7‑ and 10‑day plans as well as the Regional APAC 5‑, 10‑ and 45‑day plans.

If a higher data allowance is required, Nomad offers fixed‑data plans. For example, the Regional APAC 45 Days 50 GB plan is valid for 45 days at $51 USD, and the Regional SEA‑Oceania 60 Days 30 GB plan is valid for 60 days at $45 USD. These options can be more cost‑effective for travelers who need a larger data budget.

Nomad does not provide an eSIM plan for New Zealand that includes a phone number or SMS capability. The only options available are data‑only eSIMs.

Travelers who need voice or text messaging can rely on VoIP applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram or iMessage, which work over the data connection provided by the eSIM.

Nomad offers 9 single‑country plans and 28 multi‑country plans for travelers heading to New Zealand, with list prices ranging from $4.50 to $170.00 and data caps between 1 GB and 50 GB. Some plans bundle a fixed amount of data for the entire validity period, while others provide a daily data allowance that can be used at any point during the plan’s duration.