New Zealand eSIM — reviews & details
New Zealand 1GB/Day FUP1Mbps · 1 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- New Zealand One NZ 5G
Traveller reviews
Mei R.
Thailand · Feb 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Telling my friends about this.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks for sharing, Mei! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in New Zealand. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Pablo S.
Canada · Feb 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Cheers, Pablo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Emma L.
Mexico · Feb 2026
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Would definitely buy again.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks a lot, Emma! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Sophie 💜
Elena N.
Egypt · Feb 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Five stars from me.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks for sharing, Elena! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Omar P.
Brazil · Feb 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Made staying connected effortless.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks a lot, Omar! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Ji-woo S.
Malaysia · Feb 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Zero regrets.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks a lot, Ji-woo! So happy the New Zealand eSIM kept you connected. – David, GotoeSIM Support
Elena H.
Germany · Feb 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Cheers, Elena! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Mohammed S.
Egypt · Feb 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks a lot, Mohammed! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in New Zealand. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Aisha H.
Poland · Feb 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out in New Zealand. Customer support answered my question quickly. Five stars from me.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thank you so much, Aisha! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in New Zealand. Come back anytime! – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Louis G.
Ireland · Feb 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks a lot, Louis! So happy the New Zealand eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Yuki 💜
Aisha D.
Malaysia · Feb 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Really appreciate this, Aisha! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! – Emma 💜
Lucas T.
France · Feb 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Coverage was strong even outside the city. A must-have for international travel.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Cheers, Lucas! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Omar 💜
Ravi W.
Ireland · Feb 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Telling my friends about this.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks a lot, Ravi! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! – Mark 💜
Sofia V.
Turkey · Feb 2026
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago So sorry to hear this, Sofia. That's not the experience we want for New Zealand. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. – Emma 💜
Marco L.
South Korea · Feb 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. A must-have for international travel.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Really appreciate this, Marco! Love that you were online the moment you landed in New Zealand. We're here whenever you travel again. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Frequently asked questions
How much does the New Zealand eSIM cost?
The New Zealand 1GB/Day FUP1Mbps plan costs $1.49 for 1 GB/day over 1 days, paid once with no hidden fees.
How do I activate my New Zealand eSIM?
Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the GotoeSIM app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in New Zealand.
Will this eSIM work on my phone?
It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.
Can I keep my regular number?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in New Zealand.
Comments & questions
Somchai M. · 1 week ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Yes Somchai, you can top up the same eSIM anytime — no need to buy a new one. — Priya
Hugo M. · 1 week ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
So glad it helped, Hugo! We're always here if you need anything. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Nadia S. · 1 month ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Yes Nadia, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. — Sophie
Somchai S. · 1 month ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Somchai — not at purchase. — Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Daniel P. · 2 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
Yes Daniel, recent Samsung Galaxy models support eSIM — add it under Settings › Connections › SIM manager. — Anna
Ananya R. · 2 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
We recommend installing before you travel, Ananya, then it activates automatically on arrival. – Emma 💜
Thomas N. · 2 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
It connects to trusted local partner networks, Thomas, on 4G/5G where available. — Sara
Ingrid B. · 4 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
No surprise fees, Ingrid! Roaming is part of the plan and never billed separately. — James
Ananya H. · 6 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
Your usage is tracked live in the app, Ananya — check My eSIMs anytime. – Laura 💜
Katya H. · 9 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Absolutely, Katya! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Viktor H. · 11 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Your number stays active for WhatsApp, Viktor! The eSIM just handles data. – James, GotoeSIM Support
Linh F. · 11 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Yes Linh, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. – Sophie 💜