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New Zealand eSIM

Best travel data plans for New Zealand — Oceania

From £1.57 · 38 plans available

  • QR code by email
  • Keep your own number
  • Starts at your destination

Choose your plan — New Zealand

38 plans available. Select one and order in a minute.

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Dial *#06# on your phone. If you see an "EID" number, your phone supports eSIM. See the full list

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Included with every plan

  • Data-only eSIM
  • QR code delivered by email
  • Starts at your destination
  • Keep your phone number
  • Top-up available

Rivo eSIM offers prepaid data plans for New Zealand on local 4G/5G networks, starting from £1.57. Your plan only starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in New Zealand, so you can install it days before departure and keep the line switched off until you arrive.

Regional plans that include New Zealand

Mobile networks in New Zealand

Travel eSIMs for New Zealand connect to these local networks. Depending on the plan, your eSIM uses one or more of them and your phone picks the strongest signal.

Vodafone 4GOne New Zealand, Spark NZ 4G

5G is available on some plans (your phone must support 5G). Other plans use fast 4G/LTE.

Before you buy

Check that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. This is a data-only eSIM — calls work through apps like WhatsApp.

Download offline maps

Save maps of New Zealand before your trip so you can find your way even without data.

Frequently asked questions about New Zealand eSIM

Which mobile networks does a New Zealand eSIM use?
Our New Zealand plans use Vodafone, One New Zealand, Spark NZ. Your phone connects automatically to the best available signal.
How much data do I need for a week in New Zealand?
For maps, messages and social media, 3 to 5 GB is usually enough for a week. If you stream video or share your connection, choose 10 GB or an unlimited plan.
When does my New Zealand plan start?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in New Zealand, not when you buy or install it. Install it on Wi-Fi before your trip and turn the line on when you land.
Can I keep my phone number in New Zealand?
Yes. The eSIM is for data only and your usual SIM stays active for calls and SMS. You can also call with WhatsApp or FaceTime over the eSIM data.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in New Zealand?
In most cases, yes: you pay a fixed prepaid price with no roaming surprises, and plans for New Zealand start from £1.57.

Why buy an eSIM for New Zealand?

Travelling to New Zealand and need reliable mobile data? An eSIM is the simplest way to stay connected. Instead of looking for a local SIM card at the airport or paying expensive roaming fees to your home carrier, you buy a New Zealand eSIM online before your trip and install it by scanning a QR code. No SIM swapping, no shop visit, no contract.

How to get an eSIM for New Zealand

  1. 1Choose a plan — pick the data and validity that fit your trip above.
  2. 2Order and pay — with the payment method of your choice.
  3. 3Scan and install — open Settings › Mobile data › Add eSIM and scan the QR code you receive by email.
  4. 4Activate on arrival — turn on the eSIM line and data roaming when you land in New Zealand.

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