Sim Local eSIM Data Plans for New Zealand

Sim Local does not provide a truly unlimited high‑speed eSIM for New Zealand. The plans that carry the word “Unlimited” in their names actually allot 5 GB per day for 7‑day and 15‑day options, or 10 GB per day for the Pro versions; after the daily cap is reached, the speed may be reduced, although the throttled rate is not specified. For travelers who want more consistent high‑speed data, fixed‑data eSIMs can be a better choice. Examples include the 20 GB plan valid for 30 days priced at $28.50 USD and the 100 GB Orange Holiday World plan for 31 days at $93.50 USD, both offering higher usable data volumes than the daily‑cap “Unlimited” options.

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.