New Zealand eSIM
Mobile data in New Zealand. No roaming fees, instant activation, one-tap install on iPhone, Samsung and Android.
- 01Internet on arrival
- 02No SIM swap — keep your number
- 03Set up in under a minute, before you fly
Choose your plan
- 3G/4G network speeds
- Top-up anytime if needed
- Instant Activation · Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
- 1 GB high speed per 24 hours
- Unlimited data (min. 512 Kbps after high-speed)
- 3G/4G · Instant activation · Hotspot sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All New Zealand eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 Days | Rs. 190.93 | Rs. 190.93 |
| 3 GB | 15 Days | Rs. 430.79 | Rs. 143.60 |
| 3 GB | 30 Days | Rs. 478.76 | Rs. 159.59 |
| 5 GB | 30 Days | Rs. 670.65 | Rs. 134.13 |
| 10 GB | 30 Days | Rs. 1,246.32 | Rs. 124.63 |
| 20 GB | 30 Days | Rs. 2,109.82 | Rs. 105.49 |
| 50 GB | 180 Days | Rs. 4,508.44 | Rs. 90.17 |
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 190.93 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 334.85 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 526.74 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 910.51 / day | — |
Which New Zealand eSIM plan should I pick?
A typical day: 2 hours of maps, a few calls, a short video call, photos on WhatsApp and 30 minutes of Reels or TikTok — about 1 GB a day.
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Weekend or 3 days
about 3 GB 3 GB · 15 Days
Rs. 430.79 -
7 days
about 7 GB 10 GB · 30 Days
Rs. 1,246.32 -
14 days
about 14 GB 20 GB · 30 Days
Rs. 2,109.82 -
30 days
about 30 GB 50 GB · 180 Days
Rs. 4,508.44 -
Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from Rs. 190.93 / day
More scrolling, streaming or hotspot? Go one size up, or pick a daily plan.
How it works
- Step01 Choose Plan Pick the data and validity that fit your trip.
- Step02 Receive Order Email Your eSIM arrives by email straight away.
- Step03 Install in one tap Tap install, then switch on data when you land.
Coverage
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New Zealand
One NZ 5G
Need more coverage?
Top-ups
Running low? Power up instantly with flexible data top-ups.
Common Questions
Can an eSIM help me explore Auckland in New Zealand?
You walk into arrivals at Auckland Airport and open Uber to find your pickup point, passing the queue for a local SIM instead of joining it. On the ride into Auckland, you pull up your accommodation in Google Maps and send your host a WhatsApp message. Your bag is barely down before you are tracing a route to the waterfront, with a coffee stop picked out along the way.
At the harbour, you browse a sailing trip, book your ticket on your phone and pull up the confirmation at the meeting point. Afterwards, you wander towards the Auckland Art Gallery, using Google Maps to choose a route through the centre. Back at your accommodation, you order dinner through Uber Eats while sorting your favourite harbour photos. You send one home through WhatsApp, then open the sailing photos your companion has just shared.
What should tourists look for in a New Zealand eSIM?
For New Zealand, choose an eSIM with access to local networks along your route, support for sharing data and a way to add more when needed. This plan connects to supported local networks, with stronger reach in populated areas than remote countryside. Hotspot works on most plans, and you can top up this plan with more data.
Advance installation is another useful feature: this eSIM supports installing before you fly, and you have 180 days from purchase to activate. Choose your package in the plan picker; its data allowance and validity depend on the package selected.
Where does this eSIM have coverage in New Zealand?
Your eSIM connects to local networks including One NZ, with 3G/4G connectivity. Coverage is strongest in cities and main tourist areas such as Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Rotorua and Queenstown. It becomes patchier across the Southern Alps, in Fiordland National Park and along remote stretches of the West Coast, where mountains, forest and sparsely settled roads create gaps between covered areas.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before you fly | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; switch roaming on |
| When you're connected | On landing when connected to a supported network | After buying and setting up your SIM | On landing if your home plan includes roaming here |
| Paperwork / ID | No paperwork or ID needed | ID may be requested at the counter | Use your existing account; no new paperwork |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront for your chosen package | Buy on arrival at local rates | Depends on your home plan and its roaming inclusions |
| WhatsApp & your number | Keep using WhatsApp on your home number | New local number; WhatsApp stays on your home number | Your home number, on your home plan's roaming terms |
| Top-ups | Add data anytime with a top-up | Add data through the provider's app or a retail outlet | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What should I download before a New Zealand road trip?
- Download offline maps before driving through the Southern Alps; save accommodation pins and fuel stops where mountain roads have patchier reception.
- Save Department of Conservation track information and weather updates before entering Fiordland National Park; keep essential route details available offline.
- Pack a Type I plug adapter and a power bank for navigation on New Zealand road trips.
- Carry a physical payment card alongside your mobile wallet; smaller New Zealand businesses may not accept every contactless payment method.
- Use accommodation Wi-Fi for larger downloads before heading into rural New Zealand, where public Wi-Fi is less widespread.
- Check MetService forecasts before mountain walks, and save the forecast before leaving town.
How much does a New Zealand eSIM cost?
SimSwift New Zealand eSIMs start at Rs. 190.93 for 1 GB valid for 7 Days. Unlimited daily plans start at Rs. 190.93 a day.