New Zealand: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →New Zealand's mobile market is served by three major carriers: Spark, One NZ (formerly Vodafone), and 2degrees. All three networks support 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G services, with 5G commercially launched across the country. The primary LTE bands available are B3 (1800 MHz), B7 (2600 MHz), and B28 (700 MHz), while 5G services operate on n78 (3.5 GHz). Roaming eSIMs are likely to connect via these bands depending on network availability and location.
Local carriers in New Zealand issue eSIMs, making it straightforward for travellers and new customers to activate mobile service through this digital format. Coverage spans both urban and regional areas, with network availability varying by location and carrier infrastructure.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Spark, One NZ (Vodafone), 2degrees |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), B7(2600), B28(700), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Oceania |
| Capital | Wellington |
| Calling code | +64 |
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eSIM providers covering New Zealand
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | Dedicated New Zealand destination page (verified on the provider's site 2026-07-14) | Digital delivery — installs as an eSIM profile on an eSIM-capable, unlocked phone | See plans →10% off with our code ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout |
Provider destination pages checked on 2026-07-08 and 2026-07-14. Plans and prices are live on the provider's site — never stored or estimated here. We only list partners we can link and verify directly; this table grows as more providers pass review. How we compile this →
Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.