PikoeSIM
100 MB
7 days25% offStarts: First Installation. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
New Zealand eSIM
Plans from€0.65
100 MB 7 days
Queenstown, New Zealand
- Fast 4G/5G
- One-click Activation
- Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support
Choose your plan
7 days(3 plans)
500 MB
7 days€0.70€1.43/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
1 GB
7 days€0.66€0.66/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
30 days(12 plans)
1 GB
30 days€0.71€0.71/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
2 GB
30 days€1.25€0.63/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
3 GB
30 days€2.15€0.72/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
4 GB
30 days€2.45€0.61/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
30 days€2.93€0.59/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
6 GB
30 days€3.33€0.56/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
7 GB
30 days€3.75€0.54/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
8 GB
30 days€4.18€0.52/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
9 GB
30 days€4.49€0.50/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
10 GB
30 days€4.49€0.45/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
20 GB
30 days€7.73€0.39/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
50 GB
30 days€21.19€0.42/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
15 days(3 plans)
2 GB
15 days€1.21€0.61/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
3 GB
15 days€1.47€0.49/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
15 days€2.80€0.56/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
1 day(1 plan)
3 GB
1 day€1.10€0.37/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 days(1 plan)
3 GB
5 days€1.47€0.49/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
20 days(9 plans)
3 GB
20 days€1.54€0.51/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
4 GB
20 days€2.86€0.72/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
5 GB
20 days€2.93€0.59/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
6 GB
20 days€4.58€0.76/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
7 GB
20 days€8.53€1.22/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
8 GB
20 days€4.18€0.52/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
9 GB
20 days€8.73€0.97/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
10 GB
20 days€4.49€0.45/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
20 GB
20 days€10.48€0.52/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
10 days(1 plan)
5 GB
10 days€3.70€0.74/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
21 days(1 plan)
5 GB
21 days€2.93€0.59/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
45 days(1 plan)
5 GB
45 days€6.35€1.27/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
60 days(2 plans)
5 GB
60 days€6.35€1.27/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
30 GB
60 days€28.45€0.95/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
90 days(1 plan)
50 GB
90 days€23.05€0.46/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
180 days(1 plan)
50 GB
180 days€29.74€0.59/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: Vodafone 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | New Zealand only. |
| Local networks | Vodafone |
| Network technology | Connects to 5G where available. LTE is not confirmed on this plan. Networks and technology vary by plan. |
| Data & validity | Fixed total data. No daily reset. |
| Calls & SMS | Use internet messaging and calling apps. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in New Zealand.
01Choose your plan
Compare data, validity and activation. Check phone compatibility.
02Follow the installation instructions
Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.
03Connect in New Zealand
Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.
Compare ways to get online in New Zealand
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
Swipe or scroll to compare all four options
| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €0.65 for 100 MB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
Which New Zealand eSIM plan should I choose?
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
When does the plan start?
Check each plan: validity starts at purchase, first installation or first network connection.
Which networks are included?
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Can I use a hotspot?
Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.
Does the data reset every day?
Fixed total data. No daily reset.
Can I use this package in another country?
New Zealand only.
What phone do I need?
An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.
What should I check if mobile data is not working?
Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.
Using your eSIM in New Zealand
Mobile data in New Zealand
One country plan covers an Auckland arrival and a South Island road trip, but what you prepare offline differs across the vacation. A practical recommendation is to save the airport transfer details and download the drive route before you reach the mountains.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Check the network for your plan.
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Your next stop.Queenstown, New Zealand
Auckland: confirm the airport bus or train connection.
Auckland Airport posts its public transport options online, including airport buses. Confirm the current stop and next departure from the airport or Auckland Transport pages before you set off, since services change.
If your route includes a train, plan the whole journey to your accommodation instead of saving only the airport bus stop. Keep the correct terminal and your final address in one note so a late arrival doesn't become a hunt through old emails.
Save before you goYour terminal, the exact bus stop, the onward train or bus, and your accommodation address.
Queenstown: verify your transport pickup before leaving arrivals.
Queenstown Airport lists public buses, taxis, rideshare, shuttles and rental cars among its transport options. Buses are the most affordable choice, but check the final stop or drop-off against your accommodation entrance, especially with outdoor gear.
Use data to pull up a rental booking or message your host before leaving the terminal. For a lake outing, save the operator's meeting point and return plan; a town-wide search result may not point to the right jetty or coach stop.
Save before you goThe transport booking reference, your accommodation entrance, and the meeting point for your activity.
Milford Road: get your route ready offline before the drive.
The Milford Road runs from Te Anau towards Milford Sound. Check current road and visitor information before departure, and store your cruise or tour confirmation where it opens offline.
Mobile signal can drop away through the mountain sections. Agree your return arrangements before you lose coverage, download navigation, and keep key contacts available without an internet connection. A larger eSIM allowance cannot supply a signal through those stretches.
Save before you goThe downloaded route, booking check-in details, current road updates, and your agreed return plan.
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Compare data amounts and durations to find the plan that fits your trip.
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