242 verified plans from 18 providers, compared side by side.
See all 242 plansNew Zealand's three primary mobile network operators are One NZ (formerly Vodafone NZ), Spark New Zealand and 2degrees. Urban areas across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch enjoy comprehensive 4G and 5G coverage.
New Zealand's dramatic landscapes include long mountain passes, deep fjords and isolated coastal routes where mobile reception is limited or unavailable, making offline preparation essential.
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Lowest price
$0.98
$0.98/day
WiiLine502 MB for 1 day
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$3.22
$0.11/day
WiiLine1 GB for 30 days
Visit WiiLine(opens in a new tab)See in the listCheapest for a week or more
$1.37
$0.20/day
WiiLine1 GB for 7 days
Visit WiiLine(opens in a new tab)See in the listCheapest unlimited
$1.52
$1.52/day
WiiLineUnlimited for 1 day
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eSIM2FlyPrices checked Source: esim2fly.com (opens in a new tab)
eSIMGlobePrices checked Source: esimglobe.com (opens in a new tab)
SimOptionsPrices checked Source: simoptions.com (opens in a new tab)
Showing the first 15, in the order chosen above.
The cheapest plan from each provider that lasts at least this long. Data allowance in brackets.
| Provider | 3+ days | 7+ days | 15+ days | 30+ days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | $11.503 days (unlimited) | $27.007 days (unlimited) | $48.0015 days (unlimited) | $71.0030 days (unlimited) |
| Holafly | $11.903 days (unlimited) | $27.507 days (unlimited) | $51.5015 days (unlimited) | $76.5030 days (unlimited) |
| aloSIM | $11.503 days (unlimited) | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $7.5015 days (2 GB) | $10.0030 days (3 GB) |
| Ubigi | $14.007 days (10 GB) | $14.007 days (10 GB) | $44.0015 days (unlimited) | $7.0030 days (3 GB) |
| Saily | $18.995 days (unlimited) | $3.997 days (1 GB) | $48.9915 days (unlimited) | $9.9930 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMX | $4.803 days (unlimited) | $3.907 days (3 GB) | $20.8015 days (unlimited) | $4.8030 days (3 GB) |
| eTravelSim | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $6.9915 days (2 GB) | $7.9930 days (3 GB) |
| SimOptions | $1.503 days (1 GB) | $4.907 days (5 GB) | $18.5015 days (20 GB) | $46.5030 days (50 GB) |
| GoMoWorld | $4.997 days (2 GB) | $4.997 days (2 GB) | $12.9930 days (9 GB) | $12.9930 days (9 GB) |
| Jetpac | $8.003 days (5 GB) | $20.007 days (10 GB) | $36.5021 days (20 GB) | $49.0030 days (50 GB) |
| eSIMGlobe | $2.907 days (1 GB) | $2.907 days (1 GB) | $5.5015 days (3 GB) | $5.6030 days (3 GB) |
| Voye | $9.007 days (5 GB) | $9.007 days (5 GB) | $15.0015 days (8 GB) | $23.0030 days (15 GB) |
| eSIM2Fly | $2.907 days (1 GB) | $2.907 days (1 GB) | $5.5015 days (3 GB) | $5.6030 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMo | $3.907 days (1 GB) | $3.907 days (1 GB) | $9.9030 days (3 GB) | $9.9030 days (3 GB) |
| Virgin Connect Roam | $3.007 days (1 GB) | $3.007 days (1 GB) | $5.0015 days (2 GB) | $7.0030 days (3 GB) |
| Airhub | $3.007 days (1 GB) | $3.007 days (1 GB) | $50.0015 days (unlimited) | $9.5030 days (4 GB) |
| Roamix | $4.857 days (1 GB) | $4.857 days (1 GB) | $7.8515 days (3 GB) | $8.2030 days (3 GB) |
| WiiLine | $2.373 days (1 GB) | $1.377 days (1 GB) | $3.0615 days (1 GB) | $3.2230 days (1 GB) |
Remote roads and national park coverage
Mountainous terrain across both islands — especially Fiordland, Milford Sound, Arthur's Pass, the West Coast of the South Island, and Tongariro National Park — has extensive cellular blackspots. Expect no reception on many hiking trails and rural highway stretches regardless of which operator a plan uses.
Source: NZ Telecommunications Forum (TCF) — 3G Network Switch Off
3G network switch-off timeline
New Zealand operators are progressively retiring 3G networks to repurpose spectrum for 4G and 5G. Ensure your phone supports 4G VoLTE so that data and calls continue functioning seamlessly.
Source: NZ Telecommunications Forum (TCF) — 3G Network Switch Off
| Provider | Networks it lists |
|---|---|
| Airalo | Not named |
| Holafly | Not named |
| aloSIM | Spark |
| Ubigi | Not named |
| Saily | Not named |
| eSIMX | Not named |
| eTravelSim | Not named |
| SimOptions | Not named |
| GoMoWorld | Not named |
| Jetpac | Not named |
| eSIMGlobe | Spark |
| Voye | Not named |
| eSIM2Fly | Spark |
| eSIMo | Not named |
| Virgin Connect Roam | Not named |
| Airhub | Not named |
| Roamix | One NZ |
| WiiLine | Vodafone New Zealand |
In our check on 25 Oct 2026, the cheapest verified plan for New Zealand was WiiLine's new zealand 0.49 gb, 1 day at $0.98. For a week or more, the cheapest was WiiLine at $1.37 for 7 days. A 30-day plan started at $3.22 (WiiLine). Prices change, so confirm on the provider's site.
Spark and One NZ (formerly Vodafone) offer the most extensive networks across the North and South Islands. 2degrees provides strong coverage in towns and major tourist centres.
Coverage is very limited or non-existent in Milford Sound, on the Milford Road, and across remote wilderness tracks. Download maps and safety information in Te Anau before driving in.
No. Unlike some countries requiring in-person identity verification for prepaid SIMs, international travel eSIMs activate instantly upon connecting to a New Zealand partner network.
Single-country plans stop at the border. Compare nearby destinations, or see Oceania prices side by side.
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