New Zealand eSIM

Buy a cheap, reliable New Zealand eSIM with data plans from 100 MB to 50 GB.

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100 MB 7 Days / 1 Week

Blue lake water, wooded shoreline and mountains at Queenstown in New Zealand Queenstown, New Zealand

Tech specs

New Zealand eSIM technical specifications
SpecificationDetails
Country coverageNew Zealand only.
Local networksVodafone
Network technologyConnects to 5G where available. LTE is not confirmed on this plan. Networks and technology vary by plan.
Data & validityFixed total data. No daily reset.
Available data allowances100 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 5 GB, 6 GB, 7 GB, 8 GB, 10 GB, 20 GB, and 50 GB
Available durations1 day, 7 Days (1 Week), 15 days, 20 days, 30 Days (1 Month), 60 Days (2 Months), 90 Days (3 Months), and 180 Days (6 Months)
Calls & SMSUse internet messaging and calling apps.
HotspotThe listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance.
Your phoneAn eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.

How it works

Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in New Zealand.

  1. 01

    Choose your plan

    Check phone compatibility and carrier lock; choose a plan by allowance and validity.

  2. 02

    Follow the installation instructions

    Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.

  3. 03

    Connect in New Zealand

    Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.

Frequently asked questions.

Answers to common setup and buying questions.

Which New Zealand eSIM plan should I choose?

Check our plan's data allowance, validity, activation and local networks before you buy. Save essential maps and bookings offline.

When does the plan start?

Validity begins: First Network Connection / First Installation.

Which networks are included?

Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

Can I use a hotspot?

Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.

Does the data reset every day?

Fixed total data. No daily reset.

Can I use this package in another country?

New Zealand only.

What phone do I need?

An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.

What should I check if mobile data is not working?

Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.

Which apps can I use with the New Zealand eSIM, and how fast will they work?

The New Zealand eSIM is designed to deliver high-speed internet access for all apps from around the world, including the following 50 apps:

WhatsApp, Google Maps, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, iMessage, FaceTime, Uber, Spotify, Google Translate, Booking.com, Airbnb, Revolut, Gmail, ChatGPT, Facebook, Messenger, Snapchat, Telegram, Netflix, Apple Maps, Bolt, Grab, Wise, PayPal, Waze, Citymapper, Tripadvisor, GetYourGuide, Klook, Skyscanner, Expedia, Agoda, Trip.com, Trainline, Omio, Uber Eats, Google Lens, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Disney+, Discord, Reddit, X, Signal, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Microsoft Outlook, and Google Photos.

Using your eSIM in New Zealand

Mobile data in New Zealand

One country plan covers an Auckland arrival and a South Island road trip, but what you prepare offline differs across the vacation. A practical recommendation is to save the airport transfer details and download the drive route before you reach the mountains.

Check our plan's data allowance, validity, activation and local networks before you buy. Save essential maps and bookings offline.

Check the network for your plan.

Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

Blue lake water, wooded shoreline and mountains at Queenstown in New Zealand
QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALANDYour trip.
Your next stop.
Queenstown, New Zealand
LOCAL ROUTES & ARRIVAL

Auckland: confirm the airport bus or train connection.

Auckland Airport posts its public transport options online, including airport buses. Confirm the current stop and next departure from the airport or Auckland Transport pages before you set off, since services change.

If your route includes a train, plan the whole journey to your accommodation instead of saving only the airport bus stop. Keep the correct terminal and your final address in one note so a late arrival doesn't become a hunt through old emails.

Save before you goYour terminal, the exact bus stop, the onward train or bus, and your accommodation address.

LOCAL ROUTES & ARRIVAL

Queenstown: verify your transport pickup before leaving arrivals.

Queenstown Airport lists public buses, taxis, rideshare, shuttles and rental cars among its transport options. Buses are the most affordable choice, but check the final stop or drop-off against your accommodation entrance, especially with outdoor gear.

Use data to pull up a rental booking or message your host before leaving the terminal. For a lake outing, save the operator's meeting point and return plan; a town-wide search result may not point to the right jetty or coach stop.

Save before you goThe transport booking reference, your accommodation entrance, and the meeting point for your activity.

LOCAL ROUTES & ARRIVAL

Milford Road: get your route ready offline before the drive.

The Milford Road runs from Te Anau towards Milford Sound. Check current road and visitor information before departure, and store your cruise or tour confirmation where it opens offline.

Mobile signal can drop away through the mountain sections. Agree your return arrangements before you lose coverage, download navigation, and keep key contacts available without an internet connection. A larger eSIM allowance cannot supply a signal through those stretches.

Save before you goThe downloaded route, booking check-in details, current road updates, and your agreed return plan.

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