eSIM New Zealand: Prepaid Data Plans
New Zealand eSIM plans start at $3.49 for 2 GB; our top plan for New Zealand alone is unlimited data for 15 days at $43.99 (eSIMGo), the top multi-country one 25 GB at $24.99 (2 countries). 49 plans from 6 vetted providers on One NZ, Spark, and 2degrees, 5G on 18 plans.
New Zealand eSIM at a glance
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Choose your travel eSIM and manage it in the MobiMatter app.
Networks used by New Zealand eSIMs
Each plan connects to the networks listed on its page, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Coverage varies by area: a listed network does not guarantee signal everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy an eSIM for New Zealand?
Online before you fly is simplest: install it at home and it connects as soon as you land in Auckland, Christchurch or Queenstown. In New Zealand itself, One NZ sells a Travel SIM as an eSIM online for visits of up to 90 days, activated by calling 777 after landing, and has stores at the airports near duty free or arrivals for a physical SIM.
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Is eSIM available in New Zealand?
Yes. One NZ, Spark, 2degrees and Skinny all support it, and One NZ, Spark and 2degrees offer prepaid eSIMs that visitors can use. Travel eSIMs connect to the same networks, so an unlocked eSIM phone from home works from the moment it reaches New Zealand.
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Does one eSIM cover both Australia and New Zealand?
Some do. Plans for the wider Asia-Pacific region list Australia and New Zealand together, so a Sydney to Auckland itinerary works on one eSIM; New Zealand-only plans stop at the Tasman. If you're flying in from Australia, an eSIM installed before you leave covers the New Zealand leg too, as long as both countries are on the plan's list.
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What is the cheapest eSIM for New Zealand?
The cheapest plan that works in New Zealand is a multi-country one: $3.49 for 2 GB, valid for 15 days. The cheapest plan for New Zealand alone is 1 GB for 14 days at $3.49. Prices come live from 6 vetted providers and change often.
Is it worth getting an eSIM for New Zealand?
For most travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. New Zealand plans start at $3.49 for 2 GB, and the longest lasts 365 days, which suits long stays and repeat visits. If your home plan already covers New Zealand at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do New Zealand eSIMs use?
New Zealand eSIMs on MobiMatter run on One NZ, Spark, and 2degrees; 5G plans are available on One NZ, Spark, and 2degrees. One NZ carries the most plans. Each plan names its network, so you choose your carrier before you buy.
Which eSIM is best for New Zealand?
For New Zealand alone, our top plan right now is unlimited data for 15 days at $43.99 from eSIMGo. If New Zealand is one stop of several, the top multi-country plan is 25 GB for 30 days at $24.99 from NextLink, covering 2 countries. If price per GB is all that matters, the lowest right now is $1.00 per GB, with 20 GB for 30 days.
How much data do I need for a week in New Zealand?
It depends on how you use your phone. Light use (maps, messaging, browsing) takes about 0.5–1 GB a day; scrolling a lot of social video can take 2–3 GB or more. Typical use per hour:
- Instagram Reels, TikTok: 0.3–1 GB
- YouTube, Netflix at standard quality: 0.5–1 GB
- Video calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime): 0.5–1 GB
- Voice calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio): 50–70 MB
- Maps and navigation: 2–6 MB
- Messaging and browsing: 50–150 MB
The cheapest New Zealand plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 30 days at $6.99.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for New Zealand?
Yes. Unlimited data plans for New Zealand start at $21.99. Many unlimited plans slow down after a daily high-speed allowance, so check the fair-use terms on the plan page before you buy.
Do New Zealand eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
5G is available on 18 plans for New Zealand, where the local network has 5G coverage; the others use 4G/LTE. Hotspot (tethering) works on every plan, so you can share your data with other devices.
How it works
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Checkout using secure payment methods
Get your eSIM by email within seconds.
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Install eSIM
Instantly get your eSIM and configure it in your eSIM compatible device
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Enjoy high speed connectivity
Once eSIM is configured, you can enjoy high speed roaming data connectivity
Why get your New Zealand eSIM from MobiMatter
All your eSIMs in one app
Buy, install and top up every eSIM in the MobiMatter app, and check how much data you have left at any time.
Choose your network
MobiMatter shows which network each plan uses, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Pick from 49 plans from 6 vetted providers with the data and price that fit your trip.
24/7 support
Our support team is available 24/7, before and after you buy, for every eSIM you get from MobiMatter.
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Play Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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