Do I need to show ID or register a SIM to get online in New Zealand?
No, New Zealand does not require ID or registration for prepaid SIMs, and PikaSim data eSIMs need zero ID either way. You buy the plan, install the eSIM, and activate it without an account, email, or KYC. This is useful if you want to stay online without linking your identity to a local number. Our data eSIMs connect through our supplier's local roaming, so there's no in-store sign-up or passport check involved.
Will my phone work with a PikaSim eSIM before I arrive in New Zealand?
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked, and most recent iPhones and flagship Android phones qualify. You can install the eSIM before you travel and set it to activate when you land, which avoids scrambling for connectivity at the airport. Check your device settings for an eSIM or add-cellular-plan option to confirm support. If your phone is locked to a home carrier, the eSIM will not work until it's unlocked.
Which networks does the New Zealand eSIM use, and how good is the coverage?
Your New Zealand eSIM runs on One NZ, the same network locals in New Zealand use, with 5G where it is built out and 4G LTE everywhere else. It works everywhere One NZ has coverage in New Zealand: cities, small towns, the countryside, motorways and railway lines alike.
What IP address will I have in New Zealand?
Your New Zealand data exits to the internet in the United Kingdom, so websites and apps see an IP address in the United Kingdom. That is fixed for every plan on this page: not Hong Kong, not China. That is what the Max Privacy badge on every plan means: your traffic never exits through Hong Kong or China, and the country your IP sits in is the country whose privacy law applies to it.
How much does a New Zealand eSIM cost, and how many plans are there?
There are 9 New Zealand plans on this page, from $1.50 to $78.99, plus unlimited daily plans from $2.67 per day whose high-speed allowance resets every 24 hours. Data runs from 100 MB to 50 GB, with validity from 7 to 180 days. Running low? Top up the same eSIM later with nothing but its ICCID, no login. Live prices in 20 currencies are in the plan list above, and there is no subscription or hidden fee.
Can I make calls or send texts with the New Zealand eSIM?
No. The New Zealand data eSIM is data only, so voice and video calls in apps that work over data all work, but it has no phone number of its own. Need a real number with calls and SMS? PikaSim also sells phone-number eSIMs. Only need to receive a verification code? Use an SMS verification number instead; no eSIM is involved.
Which cryptocurrencies can I pay with, and is the purchase anonymous?
Yes. Pay with Bitcoin (on-chain or Lightning), Monero, Zcash (shielded), USDT on Tron, or 50+ other coins such as Ethereum, Litecoin, Solana, BNB, Dogecoin and Dash, all through our own self-hosted BTCPay Server: no third-party processor, no KYC, no account. Cards work too (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay). Pay with Monero or Zcash and no personal data exists at any step; even with a card, PikaSim never asks for an email, name or ID.
How do I install the New Zealand eSIM, and when should I set it up?
One tap. Right after payment your confirmation page shows an Install on iPhone button and an Install on Android button; tap the one for your phone and the eSIM installs itself, with no QR scan and no app needed. A QR code and a manual activation code sit on the same page as a backup, for a second device or a phone without Google services. Install it before you travel while you are on Wi-Fi, leave the line switched off, then turn it on with data roaming enabled when you land in New Zealand and it connects to One NZ by itself. Your phone must be eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked.
What is an Unlimited Daily plan?
Unlimited Daily plans give you a set amount of high-speed data (e.g., 1GB or 3GB) that resets every 24 hours. After using your daily allowance, you stay connected with unlimited data at reduced speeds until your high-speed data resets the next day. This is called a Fair Usage Policy and is standard across the industry. You'll never run out of data completely - perfect for staying connected throughout your trip.