Which phones work with a New Zealand eSIM?

Most phones from 2018 onward: iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, plus many recent Xiaomi, Oppo and Motorola models. Your phone must also be carrier-unlocked — check yours in 30 seconds on our compatibility page.

Can I hotspot my laptop or tablet in New Zealand?

Yes — tethering is included wherever the local partner network allows it, at no extra cost. Handy for sharing data with kids' tablets or getting a laptop online.

How much does a New Zealand eSIM cost?

Unlimited data from £1.59 per day — the longer the trip, the lower the day rate. A one-week plan starts from £3.04 in total, always shown in full before you pay. No roaming charges can ever appear afterwards.

What if I change my plans?

If the eSIM hasn't been installed and the plan hasn't started, we refund in full within 30 days of purchase — no questions asked.

New Zealand travel eSIM — stay connected across New Zealand with My Holiday SIM

New Zealand eSIM.

Auckland's harbour to Queenstown's peaks — connected from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

from £1.59/day · unlimited dataWill my phone work here? →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailHotspot where availableKeep your number5G ready

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days£8.12£0.81/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip£8.12

Every plan: QR by email in minutes · data-only, keep your number · days start on first connection · top up anytime · the total shown is the whole bill. What's included →

Good to know

New Zealand's networks are switching off their 3G bands, so bring a 4G/VoLTE-capable phone — and save offline maps, because coverage drops away fast on South Island passes like the drive into Milford Sound.

Unlimited, honestly.

Unlimited plans run at full speed up to a daily fair-use allowance, then at reduced speed until the allowance resets the next day — you're never cut off. Every plan is prepaid: the checkout total is the whole bill, and we never add overage charges.

Hotspot support varies by plan and destination — where it's available for your plan in New Zealand, it's shown in the plan details before you pay.

The New Zealand eSIM guide.

New Zealand is a self-drive country: most holidays here run on long road trips spanning the North and South Islands, and data is what keeps them moving — booking a Milford Sound cruise, checking the Cook Strait ferry, mapping remote campsites and sharing Hobbiton, Rotorua geyser and glowworm photos as you go.

How it works on the day

New Zealand is a self-drive country, and its networks are retiring their 3G bands, so you want a 4G-ready phone and offline maps saved before a pass like the road into Milford Sound. Set the eSIM up before you fly, land connected at Auckland, Christchurch or Queenstown, and your own number stays live for WhatsApp.

Choosing your days

A 10-day plan suits most first trips pairing Auckland with a South Island loop. Two-week road trips down to Queenstown and Fiordland earn a lower day rate — the popular choice for anyone doing both islands properly.

New Zealand eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

£1.01

£3.04

—

5 days1GB

£0.60

£3.04

−40%

7 days1GB

£0.43

£3.04

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

£0.81

£8.12

−20%

15 days3GB

£0.54

£8.12

−46%

30 days5GB

£0.37

£11.16

−63%

Unlimited plans7 days £22.34·15 days £30.47·30 days £47.74

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

Where you're headed

Discover New Zealand.

Tranquil coastal landscape at Kereta, Waikato, New Zealand. Rolling hills meet the serene ocean shore under a blue sky.

Snow-capped mountains in New Zealand with a rural path and rustic fence in winter.

Tranquil coastal landscape in Kereta, showcasing lush green hills and serene waters.

Stunning view of Cape Reinga Lighthouse on a sunny day in Northland, New Zealand.

The short version.

A travel eSIM is data only. It sits next to your home SIM, so your number, texts and WhatsApp carry on as normal. Pick unlimited, priced per day, or a fixed bundle of GB if it's mostly maps and messages. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly — the days only start once it first connects in New Zealand, and it finds a partner network on its own.

Made for your kind of trip.

Self-drive road tripsState Highway 1, the Southern Alps, campervan life — unlimited data for maps and last-minute bookings between towns.

Queenstown adventuresBungy jumps, jet boats and Fiordland cruises — check conditions and share the footage before you set off.

Both-island itinerariesHop the Cook Strait ferry from Wellington to Picton with your number live across the North and South alike.

Cruise stopoversAshore at Tauranga, Akaroa or Dunedin — connected the moment you step off, no ship Wi-Fi bills.

Coverage in New Zealand.

5G in supported areas on compatible devices; 4G more widely available

Connected · 5G

Spark
One NZ
2degrees
Skinny

Popular places covered

AucklandWellingtonChristchurchQueenstownRotoruaDunedinNapierNelson

City by city

New Zealand eSIM, city by city.

Heading somewhere specific in New Zealand? Each city guide covers the local airport, the areas you'll lean on data, and the same national New Zealand eSIM — one plan, wherever you land.

Auckland eSIM Queenstown eSIM

Before you fly