Rocket Mobile’s the perfect partner for your trip to NZ. Whether you’re here for a week, a month, or even a year, get unlimited data the entire time.
Unlike the usual travel eSIMs, you’ll also get a local 029 phone number, plus unlimited calls and SMS messages to NZ & Aus standard numbers.
Welcome to Aotearoa! Moving countries is a pretty big hassle already. Don’t let getting a local mobile plan add to your headache.
Our plans are perfect for new arrivals because we have no credit checks, you can pay with an overseas credit card, and there are no contracts locking you in.
Heading on a trip? For just $9 a day, use your plan like you would at home. That means unlimited data if you’re on an unlimited plan. Yes, even overseas. No big bill shock.
Simply turn on Daily Roaming in your app or MyAccount, or reply YES to the SMS you get when you land, if your Rocket Mobile SIM is active when you’re out of the country.
If you need to call landlines and mobile numbers overseas, or send standard SMS messages, our international add-on is a great value way to stay in touch.
Get 250 calling minutes and 50 SMS messages to 20 countries for $10, for 30 days. That’s just 4c a minute. Great for calling family or friends when you can’t use apps that need internet access on either end.
Rocket Mobile's unlimited data plans are a great choice for anyone visiting NZ. You get unlimited data the whole time you're here, plus a local 029 number and unlimited calls and SMS to standard NZ and Aussie numbers.
Here's why it works so well for travellers:
Plans start from $40/month, so you can stay connected without a nasty bill.
Yes, and it's easy. You don't need a NZ ID or a credit check to sign up. All you need is a valid credit or debit card, and an overseas card works fine.
Choose an eSIM to get connected in minutes, or order a physical SIM for delivery in a few days. Whether you're here for a week, a month, or a full year, you're sorted.
Install your eSIM before or after you land, then activate it the moment you touch down in NZ. To install it, you'll need an eSIM-compatible device and an internet connection.
No waiting around at the airport, no hunting for a store. You're connected and ready to go. Check out our eSIM help page for more details.
For new arrivals, Rocket Mobile makes getting a local plan simple. There are no credit checks, you can pay with an overseas card, and there are no contracts locking you in.
Simply choose the speed you need from our plan lineup, and your SIM type. Get set up in minutes via eSIM, or have a physical SIM delivered within days. Once you're signed up, add the International Add-On to stay in touch with friends and family back home. Welcome to Aotearoa!
Yes. Every Rocket Mobile plan comes with a local 029 number, so you can be reached like a local. Unlike most travel eSIMs, you also get unlimited calls and SMS to standard NZ and Australian numbers.
Coverage is excellent. Rocket Mobile runs on One NZ's award-winning network, reaching 98.5% of the places where people live, work, and play. Every plan also includes WiFi calling, so you stay connected even where mobile reception is patchy.
There's a plan for every kind of user, all with unlimited data at the speed you choose:
All plans include unlimited calls and SMS to NZ and Australia. Prices start from $40/month, so there's a cost-effective option whatever your budget.
Yes. You can sign up and pay using an overseas credit or debit card. There's no NZ ID requirement and no credit check, so getting connected is quick and hassle-free.
No contracts, and you can cancel anytime. Just switch off the auto-renew toggle in MyAccount or the app, and your plan stops at the end of your billing cycle.
There are no early termination fees and no hoops to jump through. This makes it ideal if you're only in NZ for a set time, or heading off on your travels.
Yes. All Rocket Mobile plans are eSIM-ready and work on eSIM-compatible devices. eSIM is the fastest way to connect, whether you're arriving in NZ or setting up a data-only line on a spare device.
To install an eSIM, you'll first need to activate it on a device that can receive the one-time password sent by SMS, like your phone.
If you can't find what you need here, our friendly Live Chat crew is ready to help. Tap the pink speech bubble in the bottom-right corner of the website, or open Help in the app. It's best to be logged into your MyAccount so we can sort things out faster.
Yes. Turn on Daily Roaming and use your Rocket Mobile plan just like you would at home. If you're on an unlimited plan, that means unlimited data overseas too.
Switch it on in the app or MyAccount before you go, or reply YES to the text you get when you land. Your SIM just needs to be active while you're out of the country.
Roaming is a flat $9 a day. For that, you use your existing plan inclusions in supported Daily Roaming destinations, including data, minutes, and SMS. No per-megabyte charges, no bill shock.
It's a simple, budget-friendly way to stay connected abroad, so you always know what you're paying.
You can activate it two ways:
Just make sure your Rocket Mobile SIM is active while you're out of the country. That's it, you're roaming.
The International Add-On is a great-value option. For $10, you get 250 calling minutes and 50 SMS messages to 20 countries, valid for 30 days. That works out to just 4c a minute.
It's perfect for reaching family or friends when you can't use internet-based apps. If you're both online, apps like WhatsApp or Messenger over your data or WiFi are also a solid choice.
Yes. WiFi calling is included on every Rocket Mobile plan and lets you make and take calls over any WiFi connection.
Handy tip: with WiFi calling switched on, anyone can call your number while you're overseas, even if you haven't turned on roaming. It's a smart way to keep costs down when you're travelling.
| What is it | How much | Do I have any other options |
|---|---|---|
| Voicemail | Calls to voicemail are FREE | Go for gold. And with unlimited talk and text on our plans, you can carry on connecting without worry. |
| MMS PXT | Not available | If you are a serial PXTer you are better to send your messages via a messaging app like WhatsApp or Messenger instead. |
| International calls & texts | $10 for 250 calling minutes and 50 SMS messages to use within 30 days with our International Add-on | You can also use an app like WhatsApp or Messenger to contact friends overseas while connected to WiFi or mobile data. If you're on Pay Monthly, if you call or SMS overseas outside of the International Add-on, you'll be charged per minute or per SMS at rates specific to that location. |
| Roaming | For just $9 a day you can use your NZ data, minutes and SMS in our Daily Roaming destinations. | Our Daily Roaming Add-on is a pretty choice option. Otherwise you can stay connected via WiFi or a local SIM when you're travelling. |
| Premium rate numbers | Calls/SMS messages to premium rate numbers (e.g. reply "yes" messages that are subject to additional charges) aren't available on our Pay Upfront plans. | To maintain our everyday low prices and remove bill surprises, our Pay Upfront plans don’t allow premium SMS or calls. That might mean for example that you need to call your dentist to confirm that appointment instead of replying by SMS |
Your unlimited Rocket Mobile plan is bundled with value, including unlimited mobile data at the speed you need, plus unlimited talk and text to NZ and Aus. There are also optional extras based on how you want to connect which are outlined here:
| What is it | How much | Do I have any other options |
|---|---|---|
| Voicemail | Calls to voicemail are FREE | Go for gold. And with unlimited talk and text on our plans, you can carry on connecting without worry. |
| MMS PXT | 10 free MMS/PXT per month to NZ mobiles then no more can be sent. | If you are a serial PXTer you are better to send your messages via a messaging app like WhatsApp or Messenger instead, using your unlimited data. |
| International calls & texts | $10 for 250 calling minutes and 50 SMS messages to use within 30 days with our International Add-on | You can also use an app like WhatsApp or Messenger to contact friends overseas while connected to WiFi or mobile data. If you're on Pay Monthly, if you call or SMS overseas outside of the International Add-on, you'll be charged per minute or per SMS at rates specific to that location. |
| Roaming | For just $9 a day you can use your NZ non-stop data, minutes and SMS in our Daily Roaming destinations. | Our Daily Roaming Add-on is a pretty choice option. Otherwise you can stay connected via WiFi or a local SIM when you're travelling. |
| Premium rate numbers | Calls/SMS messages to premium rate numbers (e.g. reply "yes" messages that are subject to additional charges) aren't available on our Pay Upfront plans. | To maintain our everyday low prices and remove bill surprises, our Pay Upfront plans don’t allow premium SMS or calls. That might mean for example that you need to call your dentist to confirm that appointment instead of replying by SMS |