Sim Local eSIM Data Plans for New Zealand

Sim Local does not provide a true unlimited data eSIM for New Zealand. The plans labeled “Unlimited” actually grant 5GB per day for 7 days or 15 days, and the “Pro” variants give 10GB per day for the same periods; once the daily allowance is consumed the speed is reduced. No plan listed has an unlimited data cap.

If a traveler needs a larger high‑speed data allowance, Sim Local’s fixed data plans are available, such as 30GB for 30 days, 20GB for 30 days, 100GB for 31 days, or 50GB for 31 days. These plans give a set amount of high‑speed data that must be used before it expires and can be a more cost‑effective option for most users unless very heavy data consumption is expected.

Sim Local does not provide any New Zealand eSIM plan with a local phone number or SMS capability. All of its New Zealand offerings are data‑only plans, so travelers will not have a number for traditional voice or text messaging.

While this means there is no built‑in phone number or SMS service, many users rely on VoIP applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram or iMessage to talk and text over the data connection. Access to these apps is not guaranteed in every case, as some destinations may block or limit specific services; travelers should confirm that the VoIP apps they need are available in New Zealand before buying a plan.

Sim Local offers nine single-country data plans that provide coverage exclusively for New Zealand, and sixteen multi-country plans that include New Zealand among several other destinations. These plans range in price from roughly $4.00 to $93.50 USD while the data capacities vary from 1 GB up to 100 GB. The catalogue also distinguishes between daily data cap options—four plans that reset daily—and fixed data cap options—twenty-one plans with a set data allotment for the validity period.