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New Zealand eSIM Plans
Online before you land.
Fixed-data or unlimited eSIM plans for New Zealand from $2 USD. Networks: Spark, One NZ (5G). Instant email delivery, install in minutes, no roaming fees.
- Instant QR delivery
- No voice or SMS
- Hotspot allowed
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Popular New Zealand eSIM plans
The best value, the common sizes and the unlimited option. Each card opens that plan in the builder.
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Every New Zealand eSIM plan
16 plans · sorted by validity
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Prices in USD. Updated 2026-10-20.
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Networks and coverage in New Zealand
New Zealand, or Australia + New Zealand — where the data service works. Customers worldwide. Purchase is not restricted by the buyer's location.
- One NZ5GLTE
In 70 of 148 plans for New Zealand.
- Optus5GLTE
In 78 of 148 plans for New Zealand.
- Spark5GLTE
In 78 of 148 plans for New Zealand.
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Two minutes, before you fly.
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Buy as a guest
Pick a plan and check out in seconds — no account, no sign-up, no password to remember.
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Get your QR
Your eSIM QR code is delivered instantly to your inbox. Nothing to ship, nothing to wait for.
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Scan and connect
Scan the code, turn on data roaming for the Lumo line, and you are online in about 30 seconds.
How much does an eSIM for New Zealand cost?
148 prepaid eSIM plans for New Zealand, from $2.00 USD. Each is a one-off purchase with no contract and no subscription, and the price shown is the price you pay.
Which networks does a Lumo eSIM use in New Zealand?
By option: New Zealand — One NZ 5G; Australia + New Zealand — Optus · Spark 5G. Coverage is New Zealand, or Australia + New Zealand — where the data service works, and the operator names are the ones the network reports for each plan.
Can I make calls or send SMS?
No. Lumo plans for New Zealand are data-only — they provide mobile internet with no calls, SMS or phone number. Keep your primary SIM active if you need voice and text.
Will my phone work with a Lumo eSIM?
Most phones released from 2018 onwards support eSIM, including iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and many Samsung Galaxy models. Check Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) for an eSIM or Add Cellular Plan option, and make sure the phone is carrier-unlocked.
How quickly can I get connected in New Zealand?
No account or registration is required to buy. Your plan arrives instantly by email and activation takes about 30 seconds. Turn on data roaming for the Lumo line once you arrive in New Zealand to start using mobile internet.
Can I get a refund if I do not use my plan?
Unused eSIMs can be cancelled and refunded in full within seven days, as long as they have not been activated. Once an eSIM has been activated it is no longer refundable.
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