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eSIM for New Zealand

Data100 MB
Duration7 days
Speed3G/4G
Top-upYes
Data500 MB
Duration7 days
Speed3G/4G
Top-upYes
Data500 MB/day
Duration1 days
Speed3G/4G
Top-upNo
Data1 GB/day
Duration1 days
Speed3G/4G
Top-upYes with period
Data1 GB
Duration7 days
Speed3G/4G
Top-upYes
Data1 GB/day
Duration1 days
Speed3G/4G
Top-upYes with period
Data2 GB/day
Duration1 days
Speed3G/4G
Top-upYes with period
Data2 GB/day
Duration1 days
Speed3G/4G
Top-upYes with period
Data3 GB/day
Duration1 days
Speed3G/4G
Top-upYes with period
Data3 GB
Duration15 days
Speed3G/4G
Top-upYes
Data3 GB
Duration30 days
Speed3G/4G
Top-upYes
Data3 GB/day
Duration1 days
Speed3G/4G/5G
Top-upYes with period
Data5 GB
Duration30 days
Speed3G/4G
Top-upYes
Data10 GB/day
Duration1 days
Speed3G/4G/5G
Top-upYes with period
Data10 GB
Duration30 days
Speed3G/4G
Top-upYes
Data20 GB
Duration30 days
Speed3G/4G
Top-upYes
Data50 GB
Duration180 days
Speed3G/4G
Top-upYes

Compare New Zealand eSIM plans

PlanDataValidityTop-upPrice
New Zealand 100MB 7Days100 MB7 daysYes$0.68
New Zealand 500MB 7Days500 MB7 daysYes$1.15
New Zealand 500MB/Day500 MB/day1 dayNo$1.22
New Zealand 1GB/Day1 GB/day1 dayYes with period$1.89
New Zealand 1GB 7Days1 GB7 daysYes$1.91
New Zealand 1GB/Day FUP1Mbps1 GB/day1 dayYes with period$2.23
New Zealand 2GB/Day2 GB/day1 dayYes with period$3.76
New Zealand 2GB/Day FUP1Mbps2 GB/day1 dayYes with period$4.23
New Zealand 3GB/Day3 GB/day1 dayYes with period$4.93
New Zealand 3GB 15Days3 GB15 daysYes$5.65
New Zealand 3GB 30Days3 GB30 daysYes$5.99
New Zealand 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps3 GB/day1 dayYes with period$6.73
New Zealand 5GB 30Days5 GB30 daysYes$9.40
New Zealand 10GB/Day10 GB/day1 dayYes with period$11.48
New Zealand 10GB 30Days10 GB30 daysYes$15.24
New Zealand 20GB 30Days20 GB30 daysYes$27.98
New Zealand 50GB 180Days50 GB180 daysYes$47.17

New Zealand eSIM at a glance

Plans available

17

Prices from

$0.68

Largest plan

50 GB

Longest validity

180 days

Local networks in New Zealand

Networks Zesimer eSIM plans connect to in New Zealand.

  • One NZ5G
Travelling to New Zealand?

About eSIMs in New Zealand

A New Zealand eSIM gives you fast, affordable local data the moment you arrive — no roaming charges and no hunting for a SIM card at the airport.

Reliable coverage in New Zealand

Connect to leading local networks for 4G/5G data in cities and most travel areas across New Zealand.

Instant QR delivery

Your New Zealand eSIM arrives by email in seconds. Install it on Wi-Fi at home before you travel.

Starts when you arrive

Validity begins on first connection in New Zealand, so you can buy and install your plan in advance.

Only pay for what you need

Pick the data allowance and validity that match your trip — from a short city break to a long stay.

Frequently asked questions

After checkout you'll get a QR code instantly. Install the eSIM while on Wi-Fi, then enable data roaming for the eSIM line when you arrive in New Zealand. Your validity starts on first connection.

From our inbox

Questions travellers ask us

Real questions from travellers, answered straight by the Zesimer travel team.

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Traveller question

How much does eSIM data actually cost in New Zealand?

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Zesimer travel team

Less than most people expect. The cheapest New Zealand plan right now is $0.68 for 100 MB for 7 days — plenty if you mostly need maps, WhatsApp and the odd search. Heavy scroller or planning to hotspot your laptop? Go bigger — plans here go up to 50 GB, and topping up later takes about a minute from your account.

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Traveller question

Is an eSIM really better than just roaming in New Zealand?

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Zesimer travel team

For most travellers, honestly, yes. Roaming bundles from home carriers tend to be small, expensive, or both — and the scary part is what happens after the bundle runs out. A prepaid eSIM can't surprise you: you pay once, you know exactly what you get, and your normal SIM stays active for calls and texts. The only time I'd say skip the eSIM is if your home plan genuinely includes New Zealand at no extra cost.

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Traveller question

Which plan would you actually pick for a week in New Zealand?

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Zesimer travel team

If it were my trip: the 1 GB for 7 days option at $1.91. That covers maps, socials and photo backups for a typical week without babysitting your data balance. Install it on Wi-Fi the night before you fly — it only starts counting when you first connect in New Zealand, so nothing is wasted.