TripoSIM's New Zealand eSIMs connect to 4 local networks (One New Zealand, Spark, Spark NZ and Vodafone), on 4G/LTE (no 5G listed). There are 19 plans, and top-up support is listed for at least some catalog entries.
Networks appearing in the country catalog
- One New Zealand
- Spark
- Spark NZ
- Vodafone
The country dataset lists 4 local operator names across TripoSIM catalog entries. Those names can belong to different purchasable plans. There is no proof in this country summary that one purchased profile can use every named network. Check the network list for the exact SKU before paying. Manual selection only works if your purchased plan is authorized to use the selected operator.
New Zealand ranks #1 of 12 Oceania destinations by number of listed partner networks.
5G in New Zealand
6 of 12 Oceania destinations list 5G. The dataset does not list 5G for this country; verify the selected SKU and local operator before making speed assumptions. That is enough for maps, messaging, video calls and streaming in normal conditions; just don't pay extra for a 5G phone feature you won't use here.
New Zealand plan snapshot
| Plans listed | 19 |
|---|---|
| Cheapest plan | $1.70 |
| Median price per GB | $1.42 |
| 1 GB / 5 GB / 10 GB | $1.70 / $7.08 / $12.12 |
| Unlimited | from $4.50, 1 GB/day full speed, then 512 kbps |
Top-ups and validity
Top-up support is listed for at least some offers. Before purchasing, verify whether your exact SKU allows a top-up and whether it changes validity or only adds data.
Pre-trip checklist for New Zealand
- Your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM (and 5G if you want it).
- The plan page lists New Zealand itself, not just a regional name.
- The validity covers every day from arrival to departure, and you know what starts the clock.
- You checked which of the catalog-listed networks your chosen SKU actually permits.
- You know how to top up from your phone.
Other Oceania destinations
| Destination | Networks | 5G | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 4 | No | Yes |
| Samoa | 3 | No | Yes |
| Australia | 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Guam | 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Fiji | 1 | No | Yes |
| French Polynesia | 1 | No | Yes |
| Tonga | 1 | Yes | Yes |
Questions travelers ask about this destination
Which network does a New Zealand eSIM use?
TripoSIM lists One New Zealand, Spark, Spark NZ and Vodafone as partner networks for New Zealand. Not all listed networks necessarily belong to the same SKU.
Does a New Zealand travel eSIM support 5G?
No 5G is listed for New Zealand, so expect 4G/LTE, which is fine for maps, messaging and video calls.
Can I top up a New Zealand eSIM if I run out of data?
Yes, top-ups are listed for New Zealand, but verify eligibility and the process for the purchased SKU. Check the plan page for how top-ups affect validity.
Source and method
Figures come from the TripoSIM travel eSIM dataset (CC BY 4.0), generated from TripoSIM's live catalog on 2 November 2026: country-level observed price fields in USD, which do not verify a purchasable plan for a specific trip. Rankings compare the median price per GB across observed catalog entries in each country. This site is owned by the same company as TripoSIM, so this is first-party data, not an independent market survey. Prices, plan duration and individual terms can change; the checkout page is authoritative. A country-level network list can combine different SKUs, not networks guaranteed in any one purchased profile.