New Zealand Travel eSIM
Keep your own number, add New Zealand data alongside it.
Plans & prices
Buy now — the plan activates when you land, not when you pay.
- Fast delivery
- Check your device
- Secure payment
New Zealand
Nationwide data coverage
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in New Zealand
For New Zealand, an eSIM is the boring, reliable option — one QR code before departure, local-network data on arrival, and a bill whose size you already know.
Most travellers over-buy data. Navigation and messaging for a week is under 2 GB — streaming and video calls are what move the number, at roughly 1 GB an hour.
5G is available in New Zealand on plans marked 5G, wherever your handset and the local network both support it; elsewhere you’ll be on 4G/LTE, which is what most of the country actually runs on. Tethering is allowed on every New Zealand plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Crossing borders on the same trip? The Oceania plan covers much of the region on one profile. Otherwise there are separate plans for Tonga and Australia.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a New Zealand plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email within minutes — no account, no shipping.
- 2
Install on Wi-Fi
Scan the code before you fly. The profile sits alongside your normal SIM and stays switched off until you need it.
- 3
Land connected
Turn on data roaming for the TravelNet line when you arrive. The plan starts counting down on that first connection, not at checkout.
Will my phone work?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or
newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship. Dial *#06# — if
an EID number is listed alongside the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM.
Travelling beyond New Zealand?
One Oceania plan covers up to 2 countries from $4.49 — worth it from the third border.
- Oceania from $4.49 · up to 2 countries
- Global from $11.99 · up to 173 countries
- Australia & New Zealand from $4.49
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Tonga
from $15.49 -
Australia
from $4.49
Planning a multi-country trip? Find the plans that cover every stop →
New Zealand eSIM questions
Which network does the New Zealand eSIM use?
We don't publish a single operator name for New Zealand, because the profile can attach to more than one partner network and picks whichever is strongest where you are. In practice that means you get the best available signal rather than being locked to one operator's weak spots.
Will I get 5G in New Zealand?
On plans marked 5G, yes — where the network has deployed it and your phone supports it. Outside those areas the eSIM falls back to 4G/LTE automatically; you won't need to change any setting.
How much data do I actually need for New Zealand?
Most travellers over-buy. Maps and messaging for a week is under 2 GB; streaming and video calls are what move the number. Start small and top up if you run short.
When does my New Zealand plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in New Zealand, not when you buy it. Install it at home a day or two before you fly — the validity period on the plan you choose runs from arrival, not from checkout.
Can I use my New Zealand eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is enabled on every New Zealand plan, so you can share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or someone travelling with you. Hotspot data comes out of the same allowance.
Can I keep my own phone number while I'm in New Zealand?
Yes — that's the main reason to use an eSIM rather than a local SIM. Your home line stays active for calls, SMS and two-factor codes; the New Zealand eSIM sits alongside it as a data-only line. Leave data roaming off for your home line to avoid a surprise bill.
Do I need to register or show a passport to use a New Zealand eSIM?
No. The plan roams on partner networks, so there's no local SIM registration, no ID upload and no shop visit. You buy it, scan the QR code, and it works on arrival.
What happens if I run out of data in New Zealand?
You can buy another New Zealand plan from the same page and install it the same way. Plans marked as top-up capable can also be extended without a new QR code.
I'm also visiting Tonga and Australia — do I need separate eSIMs?
Not necessarily. The Oceania plan covers much of the region including New Zealand on a single profile. If New Zealand is the bulk of the trip, a country plan is usually the better buy; if you're crossing several borders, the regional plan wins.
Will my phone work with a New Zealand eSIM?
If it's an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship, almost certainly — and it must be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# and look for an EID number: if one is listed, the phone has an eSIM. Our compatibility list has the full set.