Works in Queenstown
Queenstown is where most visitors to New Zealand head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on One NZ.
New Zealand eSIM
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Lite gives you 1 GB a day at full speed and Heavy gives you 3 GB. After that the plan keeps working at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in New Zealand
- One NZ
- Technology
- 3G/4G
- Routed via
- United Kingdom
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
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Why RoamZivo for New Zealand
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in New Zealand, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in New Zealand
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
New Zealand travel data guide
A New Zealand eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for New Zealand that you install before you fly. Plans in New Zealand run on One NZ, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 17 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 10 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $2.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Australia & New Zealand eSIM covers New Zealand and 1 other country on one plan, from $3.99. The Oceania eSIM covers New Zealand and 7 other countries on one plan, from $5.99. The Asia Pacific eSIM covers New Zealand and 19 other countries on one plan, from $10.99. The Global eSIM covers New Zealand and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in New Zealand, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in New Zealand from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
New Zealand FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in New Zealand?
It connects wherever One NZ has signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in New Zealand, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 1 day from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in New Zealand?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Is 10 GB enough for a month in New Zealand?
10 GB over 30 days is enough for a month in New Zealand if you use it for maps, bookings, messaging and some social media. It will not cover streaming most evenings. For that, or for laptop work, choose a 30 day unlimited plan with 3 GB of full speed data per day.
Is the New Zealand eSIM 5G?
Some New Zealand plans are labelled 4G/5G and others 3G/4G, so the answer depends on the plan you choose. One NZ, the operator, is listed as 5G in our catalogue. You also need a phone that supports 5G.
Does the New Zealand eSIM give me a local number?
No, the New Zealand eSIM is data only and has no local number. If a campsite or tour operator needs to call you, give them your normal number or use a messaging app. Your home SIM stays active for calls and SMS.
When should I install my New Zealand eSIM?
Install your New Zealand eSIM a day or two before you fly. It needs WiFi to download, and home is the easiest place. The plan's days only start once the eSIM connects to a network in New Zealand, so installing early costs nothing.
How do I stop my home SIM from being charged for data?
Turn off data roaming on your home SIM and set the New Zealand eSIM as the line for mobile data. The home SIM can stay switched on for calls and texts. On most phones both settings sit under the mobile or cellular menu.
Can I run a laptop from my phone in New Zealand?
Yes, hotspot is allowed on all New Zealand plans. A laptop uses data quickly, so an unlimited plan suits it best. Remember that hotspot use counts toward the daily full speed amount of 1 GB or 3 GB, and the speed drops to up to 1 Mbps after that.
What if I lose signal on a drive in New Zealand?
Losing signal on a remote road in New Zealand usually means the network does not reach that spot, not that the eSIM has failed. It should reconnect by itself when signal returns. If it does not, switch airplane mode on and off, or restart the phone.
How do I top up if I run low?
Open My eSIMs, pick this eSIM and choose a top up. It goes onto the same eSIM, so there is no new QR code to scan.
