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Find the best eSIM for New Zealand

Compare 5,590 plans from 114 eSIM brands

About eSIMs in New Zealand

New Zealand has 5,590 eSIM plans from 114 providers on eSIMzee. 1,861 are made for New Zealand alone, and 3,729 are regional or global plans that also work there. Fixed data allowances run from 100 MB to 1000 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 730 days.

Prices start at $0.49, the median plan costs $20.00, the most expensive costs $1,295.21. 3,327 of them include 5G. The cheapest plan right now is from Yesim: 488 MB for 1 day at $0.49. The providers with the lowest starting prices are Yesim, eSIM.DOG, SIMPULSE and Mobinex.

Hotspot sharing is listed on 4,092 of the 5,590 plans, so filter for it if you want to share data with a laptop or a second phone. 1,758 plans are unlimited, so check each one's full-speed allowance before you buy. Compare the price per GB rather than the headline price, and choose a validity that matches the length of your trip. Confirm that your phone supports eSIM with our device checker, and install the plan over Wi-Fi before you travel.

The best price per GB among plans with 1–50 GB of data valid for 7–90 days, one plan per provider.

All New Zealand eSIM plans

All travel eSIM providers for New Zealand

114 providers have eSIM plans for New Zealand, listed by cheapest starting price.

Frequently asked questions about New Zealand eSIMs

Which mobile networks do eSIM plans for New Zealand use?

For plans made for New Zealand alone, eSIM providers on eSIMzee name Spark, Vodafone and One as the local networks. Which network you connect to depends on the plan, so check the plan details before you buy.

How many travel eSIM brands and prepaid plans are available for New Zealand?

eSIMzee lists 5,590 prepaid eSIM plans from 114 brands for New Zealand. 1,861 are made for New Zealand and 3,729 are regional or global plans that also cover it. Prices start at $0.49.

Are there unlimited data eSIM plans for New Zealand?

Yes. 1,758 unlimited plans from 45 providers are listed for New Zealand, priced from $0.91 to $449.07. The cheapest come from Abest eSIM (from $0.91), MicroEsim (from $0.98) and BillionConnect (from $1.49). Plans that publish a fair-use limit give 200 MB to 30 GB of full-speed data before slowing down to 128 kbps to 10.2 Mbps.

What is the cheapest eSIM for New Zealand?

The cheapest New Zealand eSIM right now is from Yesim: 488 MB for 1 day at $0.49. For comparison, the median plan costs $20.00.

Which eSIM has the most data for New Zealand?

The largest fixed data allowance comes from eSIM Cards: 1000 GB for 15 days at $32.35. 1,758 unlimited plans are listed separately.

Can I use hotspot or tethering with a New Zealand eSIM?

Hotspot sharing is listed as allowed on 4,092 of the 5,590 plans for New Zealand. Plans that do not say so may still allow it, so confirm with the provider before you buy.

Do I need a compatible phone to use an eSIM in New Zealand?

Yes. Your phone must support eSIM and be network-unlocked to install a New Zealand eSIM. Use the device checker to confirm your model before you buy.

Can I use one eSIM across several countries?

Yes. 3,729 of the 5,590 plans for New Zealand are regional or global eSIMs that also work in other countries, so one plan can cover a multi-country trip. See Oceania eSIM plans or the multi-country eSIM page.