New Zealand eSIM guide
1 network with 5G · 11 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Spark 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $0.95/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $10.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $4.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $10.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $4.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $7.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $18.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $7.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $12.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $18.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $12.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $18.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $64.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in New Zealand
The New Zealand eSIM connects to Spark. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in New Zealand
- AKL Auckland
- CHC Christchurch
- WLG Wellington
- ZQN Queenstown
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in New Zealand.
City guides in New Zealand
About unlimited in New Zealand
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than New Zealand?
These regional eSIMs include New Zealand. For 10 days of maps and socials, the New Zealand eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $12.99.
All 11 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $4.99 | $0.17 | $1.66 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $7.99 | $0.27 | $1.60 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $12.99 | $0.43 | $1.30 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $18.99 | $0.63 | $0.95 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $10.99 | $3.66 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $14.99 | $3.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $18.99 | $2.71 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $24.99 | $2.50 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $46.99 | $3.13 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $64.99 | $2.17 | No cap |
Questions about New Zealand
Which networks does the New Zealand eSIM use?
The New Zealand eSIM connects to Spark. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in New Zealand?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $7.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for New Zealand?
Yes, from $10.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do New Zealand plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in New Zealand?
The main international airports are Auckland (AKL), Christchurch (CHC), Wellington (WLG), Queenstown (ZQN).
Does a regional eSIM cover New Zealand?
Yes. Oceania and Global include New Zealand. The smallest, Oceania, covers 8 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.