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New Zealand eSIM plans and coverage

from $2.44 per GB

Stay online in New Zealand for maps, taxi apps and messages with an eSIM that matches your route, whether you are starting in Auckland, crossing to Wellington, or heading for coastal drives and island stops.

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50 GB · 180 days for $121.72. Catalog checked 2026-09-10; confirm the total before paying.

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What is an eSIM?

A digital SIM you add to your phone over the internet. No plastic card and no visit to a shop.

Use Letisim for maps, taxis and messages while keeping your usual number.

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Calls and texts on your home SIM follow your operator’s rates.

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eSIM plans for New Zealand

Compare data, duration and when validity begins. A top-up label means more data can be added to that package.

Prices checked 2026-09-10. The live catalog is authoritative at checkout.

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All published plans for New Zealand

Published plans checked 2026-09-10. Availability and price are confirmed in the catalog at checkout.
DataValidityPricePer GB
1 GBOne NZ5GReloadable7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$3.40$3.40Choose plan
1 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$12.31$12.31Choose plan
3 GBOne NZ5GReloadable15 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$10.04$3.35Choose plan
3 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$10.64$3.55Choose plan
5 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$16.72$3.35Choose plan
10 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$30.48$3.05Choose plan
20 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$55.96$2.80Choose plan
50 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$391.04$7.83Choose plan
50 GBOne NZ5GReloadable180 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$121.72$2.44Choose plan
100 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$740.95$7.41Choose plan
UnlimitedOne NZ5G1 dayVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$6.57—Choose plan
UnlimitedOne NZ5G3 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$19.71—Choose plan
UnlimitedOne NZ5G7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$45.99—Choose plan
UnlimitedOne NZ5G14 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$91.98—Choose plan
UnlimitedOne NZ5G30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$197.10—Choose plan

How far will your data go?

Choose an allowance to see what it could cover. Quality, compression and background activity change actual usage.

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With 3 GB, approximately…

Send photos

≈ 600 photos

Example: 5 MB per photo

Upload your own videos

≈ 47 clips

Example: a 1-minute Full HD clip ≈ 63 MB

Watch video

≈ 1 hr

HD example: 3 GB per hour

At standard quality: ≈ 4 hr 17 min

Make video calls

≈ 2 hr 46 min

1:1 at 720p: ≈ 1.08 GB per hour

Each result uses the whole allowance for that one activity. The results do not add up: maps, messages and other apps share the same data.

Taking photos or recording video on your phone does not itself use mobile data. Sending, watching or backing them up over the mobile network does.

Compare 1, 3, 5, 10 and 20 GB
Alternative uses of the same allowance
DataPhotos · 5 MB1-minute clips · 63 MBHD video · 3 GB/hrStandard video · 0.7 GB/hrVideo calls · 720p
1 GB≈ 200 photos≈ 15 clips≈ 20 min≈ 1 hr 25 min≈ 55 min
3 GB≈ 600 photos≈ 47 clips≈ 1 hr≈ 4 hr 17 min≈ 2 hr 46 min
5 GB≈ 1,000 photos≈ 79 clips≈ 1 hr 40 min≈ 7 hr 8 min≈ 4 hr 37 min
10 GB≈ 2,000 photos≈ 158 clips≈ 3 hr 20 min≈ 14 hr 17 min≈ 9 hr 15 min
20 GB≈ 4,000 photos≈ 317 clips≈ 6 hr 40 min≈ 28 hr 34 min≈ 18 hr 31 min
Where these estimates come from

Planning examples, not guaranteed totals. We use 1 GB = 1,000 MB, round down complete files and minutes, and exclude overhead, retries and background traffic.

  1. 5 MB is Verizon’s high-resolution photo example. Your files can be smaller after compression or much larger as originals or RAW. Check the actual file size on your phone. Verizon ↗
  2. 63 MB models a 1-minute H.264 Full HD export at 24–30 fps using YouTube’s recommended video and stereo audio bitrates. It is not a universal camera-file size or the cost of watching a clip. YouTube ↗
  3. Viewing examples use Netflix’s published rates: up to 0.7 GB/hr at Medium and up to 3 GB/hr in HD. Other apps and quality settings can differ; these are not YouTube playback rates. Netflix ↗
  4. The call example uses Zoom’s 1:1 720p bandwidth: 1.2 Mbps up and 1.2 Mbps down, together about 1.08 GB/hr. Group calls and higher resolutions can use more. Zoom ↗

Sources checked 2026-09-08

Make your data last

Maps and messages

Start with your usual usage. Download maps, your accommodation address and bookings before departure.

Social posts and photos

Allow extra data if Wi-Fi will be limited. Check whether your phone backs up photos and videos over mobile data.

Video and work

Check recent data use on your phone and the package’s hotspot rules. Budget separately for video calls and large downloads.

03 / Installation

How to install an eSIM in New Zealand

Your first eSIM? Here is what to open and what to tap.

Check the exact model, regional variant and system version. If Add eSIM or EID is missing, contact support before buying. A brand name alone does not confirm compatibility.

Manufacturer’s instructions · iPhone ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Google Pixel / Android ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Samsung ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Huawei ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Honor ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Xiaomi / Redmi ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Motorola ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OPPO ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OnePlus ↗

On iOS 26, a Turn On Travel eSIM notification may appear after arrival. Choose the travel line for data and check whether you also want to keep your home line active. If no notification appears, use the manual steps below.

Check when your package starts: at payment, installation or first connection. If it starts on installation, install nearer your trip. Installing later does not postpone a package that started at payment.

These screens show settings on the models named below. Your operator and eSIM labels will differ. Screens retain the source language; each caption translates and identifies the control to use. Tap any image for a closer look.

iPhone 17 · iOS 26 · Screen source ↗

Before your trip · install the eSIM

Use a stable Wi-Fi connection or hotspot. Your exact phone model must support eSIM and be unlocked for other operators.

  1. 01

    Open your eSIM installation

    Connect the phone you will use for your eSIM to Wi-Fi. Choose one of the two options below. If this eSIM is already installed, skip to choosing the line for mobile data.

    The app or email on this phone

    In the Letisim app, open My eSIMs, choose your purchased eSIM and tap Install. On the preparation screen, tap Copy name and install.

    Or open your eSIM email on this same phone and tap Install eSIM. If the link opens your order page first, use the installation button shown there.

    A QR code on another screen

    Open your eSIM’s QR code from the email or order on a computer, tablet or another phone. Point the camera of the phone you are installing the eSIM on at the code, then tap the installation prompt.

    Both options lead to the phone’s system setup. Continue with step 2.

    The button or camera did not open setup?

    You can add the eSIM by scanning its QR code in Settings. Follow the path below, choose the QR scanner and use the code for your own purchase. If the QR is on this same phone, see the options without a second screen below the guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Mobile Service / Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code → Scan QR Code → Continue

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network and Internet → SIMs → Add SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM → Scan QR code → Add → Next

    Huawei: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → SIM 2 → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Scan code → Add this eSIM

    Honor: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → Add eSIM → Add eSIM or transfer from your device → Set up an eSIM → Set up

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Settings → Mobile networks → Use eSIM → Manage eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → scan your QR → confirm download

    Motorola: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs & mobile network → Download new SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OPPO: Settings → Mobile network → SIM & eSIM settings → Add eSIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OnePlus: Settings → Mobile network → eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Next → scan your QR → Set up

    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM. Screen source ↗
  2. 02

    Confirm installation on your phone

    The install button or your QR code opens the phone’s system setup. Confirm that you want to add the eSIM, then stay connected to Wi-Fi until the profile finishes downloading. If the phone first asks how to add an eSIM, use your QR code. You do not need to transfer your home SIM from another phone.

    Continue / Add / Install / Set up → wait for the eSIM to download

    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code.Enlarge screen ↗
    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code. Screen source ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM. Screen source ↗
  3. 03

    Give the new line a clear name

    For example, “Letisim New Zealand”, so you can distinguish it from your home SIM. This is a label on your phone; it does not change the number or plan.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → new eSIM → Cellular Plan Label → Custom

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → new eSIM → Edit name

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → new eSIM → Name

    Huawei: SIM management → SIM 2 → your eSIM → Card name. You can keep the existing label if no rename option is shown.

    Honor: SIM management → SIM 2 → eSIM name. Rename it if your MagicOS version offers this option.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Manage eSIM → your plan → Change nickname, if available.

    Motorola: Open the new eSIM in SIM settings and use the edit-name option if available.

    OPPO: Open the installed profile in eSIM settings and change its label if your ColorOS version allows it.

    OnePlus: Open the installed eSIM and edit its name if the option is available.

    Line name: Letisim New Zealand
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours. Screen source ↗

Installation adds the eSIM to your phone. Choose it for mobile data at your destination. Package validity still follows its own start rule.

At your destination · turn on data

  1. 04

    Choose the eSIM for mobile data

    Turn on the new line and select it for mobile data. You can keep your home SIM for calls and texts at its usual rates. Turn off automatic mobile-data switching between SIMs.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Cellular Data → Letisim. Turn off “Allow Cellular Data Switching”.

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Mobile data → Letisim

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Mobile data → Letisim

    Huawei: In SIM management, enable the travel eSIM and select it as the default mobile-data SIM. Adding it may disable a physical SIM in slot 2.

    Honor: In SIM management, enable the eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Check which physical SIM remains active.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Enable the travel plan in Manage eSIM, then select it for mobile data. Some models use eSIM instead of physical SIM 2.

    Motorola: Network & internet → SIM settings: enable the travel eSIM and select it for mobile data.

    OPPO: Enable the profile in Mobile network → eSIM, then select it for mobile data. The eSIM may occupy the SIM 2 position.

    OnePlus: In Mobile network, enable the travel eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Turn off automatic switching to the other SIM.

    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls.Enlarge screen ↗
    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls. Screen source ↗
  2. 05

    Check roaming in your package guide

    If your eSIM instructions require data roaming, enable it for the Letisim line. Keep data roaming off on your home SIM. If an APN is specified, use the exact value in your own package’s guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Letisim → Data Roaming (sometimes under Cellular Data Options)

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Letisim → Roaming

    Samsung: First select Letisim for mobile data, then Settings → Connections → Mobile networks → Data roaming

    Huawei: Open Mobile network → Mobile data and check data roaming for the travel SIM. Follow the settings in your package guide.

    Honor: In the mobile-network settings, open the travel SIM’s data settings and enable roaming only if your package requires it.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: In Mobile networks, open the travel SIM’s data-roaming settings. Use the roaming and APN values from your package guide.

    Motorola: Open the travel eSIM’s network settings and check Roaming against your package instructions.

    OPPO: Open the travel SIM’s mobile-network settings and enable data roaming if required by your package.

    OnePlus: Open the travel SIM’s settings and check Data roaming against the instructions for your own package.

    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it. Screen source ↗
  3. 06

    Check your connection

    Turn off Wi-Fi and open a map or website. If it loads, mobile data is working. If it does not, turn airplane mode on for about 30 seconds, turn it off and wait for a connection. Recheck the selected line and package settings.

    Wi-Fi off → website loads → you are connected

    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data.Enlarge screen ↗
    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data. Screen source ↗
No second screen for your QR code?

If the scanner has a gallery button, save the QR from your order and choose that image. If your order includes manual installation details, choose Enter details manually and copy the fields exactly. The available methods depend on your phone and eSIM. If neither is available, contact support; do not scan a sample code from this guide or delete an installed eSIM.

Menu names can differ by phone model and system version.

04 / Operators

Mobile operators in New Zealand

Compare network coverage separately from speed. A national result does not predict reception inside your hotel or along a mountain road.

The reviewed official and market evidence supports three current nationwide mobile networks used by travellers: Spark, One NZ and 2degrees. Their coverage tools are operator-specific, so the practical check is the exact address, stop, hotel, road section or ferry departure point you will use.

Spark

Spark provides an interactive mobile coverage page that is useful for checking specific addresses and travel corridors before departure. [1] [3] [5]

Check coverage ↗

2degrees

2degrees publishes a public coverage page that helps compare likely service at hotels, city stops and road-trip locations. [1] [4] [5]

Check coverage ↗
Dated network measurements
OperatorCoverage Experience / 10Download · MbpsStudy date
Spark9.1—2025-10[5]
One NZ8.5—2025-10[5]
2degrees8—2025-10[5]

Coverage Experience is a score, not a percentage of territory. These dated averages are not promised speeds for your connection.

The network in your chosen package is what matters. This country comparison does not mean every plan includes every operator. 5G depends on the package, phone and local coverage.

05 / Coverage

Coverage across New Zealand

Check the addresses and roads you will actually use. Save maps and booking details before leaving Wi-Fi.

🇳🇿 New Zealand
  1. Auckland
  2. Coromandel Peninsula
  3. Wellington
  4. Bay of Islands

Auckland

Auckland is the easiest place to activate and test service before you rely on it for taxis, maps and public transport. If you are staying indoors a lot, check the exact hotel or apartment address rather than assuming the street-level result will be identical inside. [6] [9] [3] [2] [4]

Coromandel Peninsula

For a Coromandel road trip, download offline maps and save your accommodation and fuel stops in advance. Use operator coverage maps as a route-planning check, especially for coastal drives and smaller town stops where your needs may change quickly. [8] [10] [4] [2] [3]

Wellington

Wellington is compact, but signal can still vary between the centre, the waterfront, the hills and ferry legs. If you use public transport, install the Metlink app before you need it so journey planning and live updates are ready when you arrive. [7] [11] [3] [2] [4]

Bay of Islands

Around the Bay of Islands, the most practical setup is a data connection plus offline maps for driving, boat departures and short walks between towns such as Paihia, Russell and Kerikeri. Check the main town or departure point first, then treat the wider area as a travel day that may move in and out of stronger service. [12] [8] [4] [2] [3]

New Zealand · eSIM

What to know before you choose

New Zealand has three nationwide mobile networks in the market evidence reviewed: Spark, One NZ and 2degrees. Each publishes its own coverage map, so the useful question is not only which name looks strong on paper, but where you will actually use the phone: hotel check-in, city transport, road travel, ferries, beaches or indoor venues.

For travellers, the most practical approach is to match the eSIM to the trip pattern. A city stay in Auckland or Wellington can feel very different from a Coromandel road trip or a Bay of Islands boat day. Coverage tools help you check specific addresses and outdoor areas, while offline maps and transit apps make the setup more resilient when you move between places with uneven signal.

Useful apps and travel tools

AT Mobile ↗

Official Auckland Transport app for journey planning, live departures, alerts and trip updates around Auckland. [6] [9]

Metlink App ↗

Official Wellington public transport app for journey planning, favourites and service notifications in the capital. [7] [11]

Google Maps ↗

Offline maps are a useful backup for drives, ferries and coastal days when you want navigation even if data is weak or unavailable. [8] [10] [11] [12] [13]

Before you buy

Check the exact address, not just the town name

Operator maps are most useful for specific addresses and outdoor areas. That makes them good for hotels, homes, marinas and road stops, but they should not be read as a guarantee for every indoor space or every metre of a trail. [2] [3] [4]

Have offline navigation ready before island or coastal days

Google Maps offline maps are a practical backup when you want navigation without relying on constant mobile data. This is especially helpful for self-drives, ferry crossings and stretches where you would rather save battery and data for messages or booking updates. [8] [10] [11] [12] [13]

Choose the eSIM around where you sleep and move

Spark, One NZ and 2degrees each publish their own coverage guidance, so the most practical choice depends on the places you will actually use the phone most: city hotels, road-trip stops, ferry terminals and the main town before a coastal outing. [2] [3] [4] [5] [9] [10] [11] [12]

06 / FAQ

Questions about eSIM in New Zealand

Which network should I pick for a trip around New Zealand?

The best fit depends on where you will spend most of your time. Spark, One NZ and 2degrees all publish their own coverage guidance, and the practical choice is usually the one that looks strongest for your hotel, city addresses and planned driving or ferry routes. If your itinerary is mixed, compare the operator map for each main stop instead of relying on a single national impression. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Can I rely on coverage maps for beaches, hikes and islands?

Coverage maps are useful, but they are still guides rather than guarantees. They are most reliable for outdoor areas and specific addresses. For beaches, walks and island time, check the main town or departure point first and keep offline maps ready in case your route moves beyond the strongest signal area. [2] [3] [4] [8] [10] [12] [13]

What is the most practical setup for Auckland?

For Auckland, an eSIM is handy for live navigation, ride-hailing, public transport and check-in messages. It is worth testing the connection in the city first, then confirming the coverage at your hotel or apartment if you expect to use data indoors as well as outside. [6] [9] [3]

Do I need a different approach for Wellington?

Wellington is compact, but signal can still vary between the city centre, hillier suburbs, the waterfront and ferry travel. If you will use public transport, the Metlink app is a helpful companion, and it is sensible to have your eSIM active before you depend on it for a transfer or an evening return trip. [7] [11] [3]

How should I prepare for the Coromandel or Bay of Islands?

For both areas, the most useful preparation is to download offline maps, save accommodation and marina addresses, and check coverage for the exact towns or road sections you plan to use. That gives you a better backup when your day mixes driving, short walks and time on the water. [8] [10] [12]

Will one eSIM cover every kind of use on the trip?

Usually yes for normal travel data, but the experience can differ by device, indoor conditions and exact location. That is why it helps to choose based on your route and to separate your data eSIM from any home SIM charges you may still want to keep for calls or SMS on your regular number. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Sources and checks · Country research checked 2026-09-08
  1. Commerce Commission annual telecommunications monitoring report page · Commerce Commission
  2. One NZ mobile coverage map · One NZ
  3. Spark mobile network coverage and guarantee page · Spark
  4. 2degrees network coverage · 2degrees
  5. Opensignal New Zealand Mobile Network Experience Report, October 2025 · Opensignal
  6. AT Mobile app · Auckland Transport
  7. Metlink App · Metlink
  8. Google Maps help: use offline maps · Google
  9. New Zealand tourism: Auckland · Tourism New Zealand
  10. New Zealand tourism: Coromandel · Tourism New Zealand
  11. New Zealand tourism: Wellington · Tourism New Zealand
  12. New Zealand tourism: Bay of Islands · Tourism New Zealand
  13. New Zealand tourism: Nelson Tasman and Abel Tasman · Tourism New Zealand
  14. Letisim public catalog · Letisim