

Mobile internet in New Zealand with SIM card New Zealand
With a prepaid SIM card New Zealand from Airport Telecom, you can be reached throughout New Zealand on one phone number. Moreover, you have 12GB or 30GB of data. So these cards are very suitable for internet use. Be careful though, because you can receive incoming phone calls in New Zealand with these prepaid SIM cards, but you cannot make normal outgoing phone calls with them. All calls made via the internet such as Whatsapp, Skype, Facetime etc. are of course possible. After all, you are then using the data bundle on the SIM card.
Internet and calling while traveling in New Zealand
The phone number of the prepaid SIM card on which you can be reached in New Zealand will be sent to you by SMS after activation of the SIM. It is an English (+44) number. We chose this because the sim in question offers a very good data bundle in New Zealand and uses the largest mobile networks. Moreover, this sim card does not require user registration in New Zealand.
Whatsapp with sim card New Zealand
Whatsapp you can continue to use with your own existing contacts, groups and chats. After inserting a prepaid SIM card, Whatsapp may ask if you want to create a new identity or if everything should stay as it was. If so, choose the latter and nothing will change. You can then continue to send messages and make calls with Whatsapp as usual.
Coverage with phone in New Zealand
Beautiful New Zealand consists of as many as 600 islands. The most important are the North Island and the South Island on which the major cities are located such as Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. In the urban areas of New Zealand, data and calling works very well with phones and prepaid SIM cards. However, the coverage is not comparable to the Netherlands because New Zealand also has many vast and sparsely populated natural areas such as the 90-Mile Beach, the Bay of Islands, Abel Tasman National park a lot more. Whatsapp and TikTok will often not work there, but the views make up for a lot. In the cities and usually on New Zealand’s major roads, calling and Internet work very well.
Buy a New Zealand SIM card
You can pick up the prepaid SIM card New Zealand at our Airport Telecom store in Schiphol Plaza upon departure from Schiphol Airport. The SIM card can also be delivered to your home for free in the Netherlands & Belgium. If you order on working days before 2 p.m. you will receive the card the next working day.
Advantages SIM Card New Zealand
Reachable throughout New Zealand on one number.
12 or 30GB of data for internet use throughout New Zealand.
The sim card New Zealand is available in all sizes (mini, micro and nano).
The sim card works in any iPhone and other smart phone. Only the hotspot function and the use of a MIFI are not supported by the provider.
Data & calling in New Zealand
There are two variants:
12GB, €36
30GB, €57
The sim cards are valid for 30 days after activation. Activation is done by inserting the SIM card into the phone and turning the phone on.
How do I install the New Zealand SIM card in my phone?
Open the slider on the side of the phone. You can do this with the pin that came with the phone. If you don’t have this you can make one by bending a paper clip. Airport Telecom sim cards also come with an extra pin.
Remove your own sim card and keep it safe! Now insert the new SIM card. There is only one way to do this. You may have a phone that can hold more than one SIM card. Insert the new SIM card as an extra card.
Push the SIM card slide back into the phone now. If all goes well, you can now automatically use the new sim. The phone may ask you to do some additional settings.
Frequently asked questions
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Which SIM card to use in New Zealand?
For a short stay of a few days, you probably won't need that much data. The 12GB data bundle for New Zealand may then be sufficient. Applications such as Whatsapp, Instagram and navigation do not consume much data. If you stay longer, it may be useful to opt for 30GB so that you definitely have enough data.
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Where to buy a SIM card for New Zealand?
Buy a SIM card for New Zealand from Airport Telecom Schiphol. You can pick it up in the store. Or order online and the SIM card will be delivered to your home for free.
Simple sim card installation
Step 1
Install your SIM card
Open the slider on the side of the phone. You can do this with the pin that came with the phone. If you don’t have this you can make one by bending a paper clip. Airport Telecom sim cards also come with an extra pin.

Step 2
Set up your SIM card
Remove your own sim card and keep it safe! Now insert the new SIM card. There is only one way to do this. You may have a phone that can hold more than one SIM card. Insert the new SIM card as an extra card.

Step 3
Start using data
Push the SIM card slide back into the phone now. If all goes well, you can now automatically use the new sim. The phone may ask you to do some additional settings.

Our advantages

Always connected during your journey
Enjoy worry-free connectivity wherever you are, with access to reliable networks worldwide. Whether you're planning a short vacation or a long business trip, you'll stay connected everywhere.

No surprises or hidden costs
Pay only for what you use, without unexpected fees or complicated contracts. With transparent pricing and clear options, you're always prepared and know exactly where you stand.

Easily and quickly activated
Your SIM card is ready to use within minutes, so you are instantly connected when you arrive abroad. Activating the card is simple and requires no technical knowledge or complex steps.
Great compliments
Big compliments to Airport Telecom ! For my vacation to the Philippines, I received an Unlimited Sim card that really worked perfectly everywhere. The Philippines are very vast but I had coverage everywhere. A travel companion only had problems with a locally purchased Sim card so I was happy with my Sim from Airport Telecom ! I recommend this company to everyone for a carefree vacation. Anko

Anko K.
Philippines
What an excellent way
Used a sim from Airport Telecom for our trip to Tanzania. What a great way to travel comfortably and still remain reachable. The excellent explanations made for a relaxing trip and the accessibility was top notch. Many thanks Robert and Marion.

Robert van W.
Tanzania
Top service
Top service. Purchased a sim card with 12 gb for 9 days in California. After some questions both via email and over the phone I made the choice to purchase it from Airport Telecom. Clear instructions and fast home delivery! I activated the card on advice at home, changed SIM cards on the plane and once we landed in Los Angeles we immediately had a stable connection to the network.

Marco van den H.
America
We are in June
We went to Indonesia in June. We had 2 sim cards and they worked perfectly. We were super satisfied with them. I would definitely recommend it

Jolanda V.
Indonesia
Already 2x a sim
Used a sim twice now for Africa, both times good service from Telecom. Highly recommended!

Marga van den B.
South Africa