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eSIM New Zealand
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Save up to 90% on roaming
High-speed 4G/5G connection5G
Keep your WhatsApp and number
Choose your plan
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Instant delivery
Unlimited data with a fair-use policy (FUP): full speed up to a daily allowance, then the pace slows for the rest of the day. No cut-offs, no extra charges.
Coverage in New Zealand- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in New Zealand
- Activates on arrival, not when you buy
- Keep your number, WhatsApp and iMessage
- Guaranteed refund if it does not work
NetworkTop local carrier
Speed4G / 5G
HotspotYes
ServiceData only
ActivationOn first data use
CompatibilityiPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+ (500+ models)
InstallationQR code by email
FormatDigital eSIM (no physical SIM)
EIDDial *#06# to check it
UsageData only (your number still works for calls)
With the eSIM New Zealand you get internet in New Zealand without roaming the moment you step off the plane. Land in Auckland, Queenstown or Wellington and connect in seconds by scanning the QR code sent to your email, without touching your physical SIM or paying roaming fees. Ideal for road-trip GPS, WhatsApp, translating or sharing by hotspot.
You connect to a top-tier local network in New Zealand (Vodafone) with 4G/5G coverage across the main cities and tourist routes. Choose the GB and days that fit your trip; keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and share internet by hotspot with your companions.
What's included
- 4G/5G data in New Zealand
- Share your connection by hotspot with your travel companions
- Keep your usual number: WhatsApp, incoming calls and iMessage stay active
- You receive the activation QR by email in under 1 minute
- Top up data whenever you like, without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- It's a data-only plan: no traditional calls or SMS, though VoIP apps like WhatsApp work
- Your phone must be eSIM compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check your device here
- Install the profile before you leave: you have 180 days from purchase to do so
Specifications
- Speed: 4G/5G depending on local coverage
- Networks: NZ - Vodafone 5G
- Top-up: Yes
- Hotspot: Yes
- Calls / SMS: Not included (VoIP apps only)
- Pre-activation window: 180 days from purchase
Risk-free purchase
Did you change your plans? We've got you covered
If you don't end up traveling, you have a money-back guarantee. And if something doesn't work at your destination, our human support helps you 24/7 until you're connected. No fine print, no complications.
Your next destination
New Zealand
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of New Zealand without hunting for WiFi or overpaying.
The PuraSim difference
Travel connected, without the hassle
Connected or we help you
Coverage in 218 destinations on top-tier local networks, even outside big cities. And if something fails, human support 24/7 until you're online.
If you can take a photo, you can activate it
No paperwork or SIM cards. You get a QR, scan it and the eSIM installs itself. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly the same.
Choose your plan
eSIM plans for New Zealand
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across New Zealand.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand · 100 MB | 7 days | €0,51 |
| New Zealand · 500 MB | 7 days | €1,28 |
| New Zealand · 1 GB | 7 days | €3,42 |
| New Zealand · 3 GB | 15 days | €7,70 |
| New Zealand · 3 GB | 30 days | €7,70 |
| New Zealand · 5 GB | 30 days | €11,55 |
| New Zealand · 10 GB | 30 days | €20,11 |
| New Zealand · 20 GB | 30 days | €35,95 |
| New Zealand · 50 GB | 180 days | €72,77 |
Before you buy
Is your phone compatible?
Almost every phone since 2018 supports eSIM. Check it in 10 seconds — we show you step by step. Swipe →
Dial *#06#
Open the phone dialer and enter *#06#, just like a call. No need to press call.
Look for the EID
If a 32-digit EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM. Good news!
Ready to travel!
Just add your New Zealand plan. Activate it with a QR and land with internet.
Prefer to check by brand and model? Pick it here:
Installation
Activate your eSIM in minutes
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel. It uses no plan data.
2Settings → Cellular
Tap "Add eSIM" → "Use QR Code".
3Scan the QR
The one in your email. The eSIM installs itself.
4Activate on arrival
At your destination, turn on "Data Roaming" for PuraSim.
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel.
2Settings → Connections → SIM
Tap "Add eSIM" or "Add mobile plan".
3Scan the QR
Confirm the profile download.
4Turn on data
Select PuraSim and enable roaming.
The difference
vs. the old way
Compared to roaming, an airport local SIM or hotel WiFi, the PuraSim eSIM for New Zealand is the simplest and cheapest way to get internet abroad.
Roaming
Unlimited daily data
No surprise bills
Online the moment you land
Data coverage across the country
Keep your number and WhatsApp
Human support on WhatsApp
4G/5G speed, no throttling
Daily plans: full-speed data up to the daily cap; after that, reduced speed (fair use).
With PuraSim
Everything that You don't lose
✕ Roaming in New Zealand: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €0,51
Don't lose moneyFixed price before you leave, no surprises on your bill when you return.
Don't lose connectionHigh-speed internet as soon as you land, no need to search for WiFi.
Don't lose your numberYour SIM stays in: WhatsApp and your usual calls, active.
Don't lose timeNo queues or paperwork to buy a SIM at the airport.
Don't lose coverageConnect to top-tier local networks, not second-rate signals.
Don't lose your coolNo commitment, no small print, and a money-back guarantee.
Your next destination
Connect in 218 destinations
One store for all your trips. Pick your country and leave the plane already connected.
Performance
Works with all your apps
Fast, stable connection on top-tier local networks. Peak performance in the apps you use every day.
Real connection speed5G
WhatsApp
Instagram
TikTok
Maps
YouTube
Spotify
Netflix
GmailBooking
Uber
Airbnb
Book, get around and browse at your destination with data from minute one — no hotel wifi or local SIMs needed.
- Stream Netflix & YouTube with no buffering
- Post stories and video-call instantly
- Google Maps always ready so you never get lost
FAQ
Everything clear about your eSIM
To travel to New Zealand, the best eSIM gives you full-speed data on the best local networks, with no roaming and real support. The PuraSim eSIM activates with a QR in 1 minute, keeps your number and WhatsApp and covers all of New Zealand from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSim eSIMs for New Zealand have plans by data and by days, so you only pay for what you need. No contracts, no lock-in: pick your plan, pay once and get data across New Zealand. See the available plans above. It is much cheaper than your carrier roaming.
Yes, by a lot. Traditional roaming can add €50-60 to your bill on a single trip in Europe. With a PuraSim eSIM you pay a fixed price for your New Zealand data, with no surprises or hidden charges, and you know exactly what you will spend before leaving home.
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM (almost all since 2018: iPhone XR/XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+ and many more). Dial *#06# on the dialer: if an EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM and you can use PuraSim in New Zealand without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in New Zealand with 4G/5G coverage in major cities and most tourist areas. You get full-speed internet for maps, social media, videos and video calls throughout the trip, from landing until you return home.
Connect to WiFi, open Settings, then Cellular, Add eSIM and scan the QR you receive by email. It takes under a minute and you can set it up before leaving home. In New Zealand you just turn on the eSIM data roaming and you are connected instantly.
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone, with no physical card. You buy your data plan for New Zealand, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in New Zealand as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in New Zealand, not from purchase. So you can install the eSIM calmly before travelling and it only activates when you arrive and connect.
Yes. Your usual SIM or eSIM stays active for your calls, SMS and your regular WhatsApp. The PuraSim eSIM is added separately for data only, so you do not lose your number or your chats.
Yes, all our New Zealand plans include hotspot to share internet. You can connect your laptop, tablet or a travel companion phone to your hotspot at no extra cost.
You can buy another New Zealand plan from the site in seconds, with no eSIM change or waiting. We also alert you when you are low on data so you never lose connection mid-trip.
The plan is data only, designed to give you internet in New Zealand. You can still call and message at no extra cost via WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram using your eSIM data.
You have a money-back guarantee and 24/7 support. If something fails, our team helps until you are connected or refunds you. Write to us and we solve it right away.
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More about the New Zealand eSIM
eSIM for New Zealand: internet without roaming
Traveling to New Zealand with an eSIM means landing in Auckland and already having data when you get off the plane, without having to search for a store or struggle with a physical card. Our eSIM connects to the country's leading mobile networks (Spark, One NZ —formerly Vodafone— and 2degrees), so you have 4G and 5G coverage on both islands, in big cities and on tourist routes. Everything is activated from your mobile, without changing your usual number and without having to remove your regular SIM.
Roaming in New Zealand: why an eSIM is a good idea
New Zealand is not part of the European Union, so the "roam like home" rate does not apply here. With your operator, using data in New Zealand usually costs between €10 and €15 per day, and that figure skyrockets if you use Google Maps, upload photos, or make video calls. A PuraSIM eSIM breaks that dynamic: you pay a fixed data rate for the entire trip and forget about bill surprises when you return. For a two or three-week trip, the savings compared to roaming are hundreds of euros.
How much does an eSIM for New Zealand cost?
Plans start from €3.95, and you choose based on the days and the use you will give it. As a guide: for a short getaway with maps and messaging, 1 GB every 3-4 days is enough; if you are going to share your location on the road, look for accommodation on the fly, and use social media, calculate around 1 GB per day. For a long trip around the North Island and South Island, a 10-20 GB plan is usually more than enough. You can compare all sizes and see the rest of the destinations at all destinations.
eSIM or SIM card in New Zealand
The traditional SIM card forces you to look for a Spark or 2degrees store upon arrival, present your passport, wait for activation, and be without your usual line during the trip. The eSIM is purely digital: you buy it before leaving home, install it with a QR code, and have it ready the moment you set foot in New Zealand. There's no plastic to lose, no adapters, and no changing numbers. Plus, you keep your main SIM active to receive bank SMS or important calls.
Does the eSIM work in Auckland, Wellington, or Queenstown?
Yes. Coverage relies on the country's actual networks, so you will have good signal in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Rotorua, and Dunedin, as well as in tourist areas such as the fjords of Milford Sound or the Coromandel Peninsula. In very remote routes or very isolated national parks, the signal may be intermittent, just as it would for any local operator, but in towns and main roads, you will browse without a problem.
How is the New Zealand eSIM activated?
The process is quick. After purchase, you receive an email with a QR code and instructions. You scan it from your mobile's settings (you need an eSIM-compatible phone), install the plan before the trip, and activate it upon landing so that it starts counting at the right moment. In a few minutes, you have internet in New Zealand without changing anything else. If it's your first time, we explain it step by step in our eSIM guide, with screenshots for iPhone and Android.
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