If you plan on visiting New Zealand any time soon, don’t take off without a prepaid SIM card. The New Zealand SIM card provides a simple, convenient, and affordable way for any traveler to make and receive those all-important calls while abroad.
The prepaid SIM card for New Zealand is a practical option for using your existing world phone as a prepaid New Zealand cell phone while you’re in the country at a better rate than you’d pay for a New Zealand cell phone rental. It’s also a trouble-free ticket to using the same options that the New Zealanders themselves use—the local New Zealander cell phone system. The SIM chip, combined with an unlocked GSM World cell phone, helps you keep the lines of communication open without being burdened by high international roaming surcharges applicable when you use your “home” SIM card abroad. You’ll likewise enjoy the benefit of SMS text messaging, voicemail, a local cell phone number in New Zealand, international roaming capability, and FREE incoming calls. The prepaid feature gives you complete control over your costs, and with our low domestic and international calling rates billed at just 1 second intervals after the first minute of each call, having a cell phone in New Zealand is affordable for all. Access to customer service from your New Zealand cellular phone is available 24 hour a day, so you’ll always have assistance with any unexpected issues or questions about your calls. No yearly contract, monthly charges, or credit check is involved.
Your New Zealand SIM Card will require a SIM-unlocked GSM cell phone that supports the 900 frequency. If you do not have your own international cell phone, we have several models available for your consideration. Please click here for more information.
Airtime Rates
Domestic calls
The domestic calling rates are charged per minute for local outgoing calls within New Zealand. The default calling plan is the Motormouth plan, however you can switch plans at anytime by calling 777 and selecting option 3. All incoming calls and text messages, regardless of where they originate, are completely free!
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Airtime Rate |
| Prepay Motormouth |
$0.49 NZ ($0.35 USD) to Vodafone Mobiles and landlines
$1.39 NZ ($0.98 USD) for all other calls |
| Prepay Nights and Weekends |
$0.49 NZ ($0.35 USD) Nights and Weekends
$1.39 NZ ($0.98 USD) at all other times |
| Prepay Anytime |
$0.89 NZ ($0.63 USD) Anytime |
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All other times - 7am-7pm weekdays
Nights and Weekends - at all other times on weekdays, weekends, holidays
Other Call Costs
- Voicemail: $0.20 NZ ($0.14 USD)
- SMS (text Messaging): $0.20 NZ ($0.14 USD) per message
International calls
International calls from your world cell phone have never been easier with your prepaid New Zealand SIM card. All international calling rates are per minute for international outgoing calls from a New Zealand prepaid SIM card while you’re in New Zealand.
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USA, Canada & UK |
Europe, Asia |
Rest of the World |
| Peak |
$1.39 NZ
($0.98 USD) |
$1.99 NZ
($1.40 USD) |
$1.99 NZ
($1.40 USD) |
| Off-Peak |
$0.49 NZ
($0.35 USD) |
$1.39 NZ
($0.98 USD) |
$1.99 NZ
($1.40 USD) |
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Peak time - 7am-7pm weekdays
Off-Peak times - at all other times on weekdays, weekends, holidays
Adding Airtime
When your airtime balance runs out, simply buy a recharge card or dial 777 and use your credit card. Airtime vouchers are available at most supermarkets, service stations and selected dairies and appliance stores displaying the Prepay sign nationwide.
To top up your Prepay account with the voucher card simply:
- Scratch the paint panel off the back of the recharge card to reveal a 12 digit code
- Call 777
- Select Option 2
- Select Option 1
- Enter the 12 digit number into the keypad of your mobile
An electronic voice will repeat the numbers back to you. Confirm the numbers are correct.
To add airtime over the phone with your Visa or MasterCard:
Call 777 to initially register. Then each time you want to make a payment; call 777, press 2 to top up your account, then press 2 again to choose credit card top up:
- Enter your mobile number
- Enter your security code (you will be given one when you register)
- Then simply follow the automated voice prompts
Service Life
Your New Zealand PrePay SIM card and initial call credit are valid for 12 months from the date of activation or the last time you added airtime. To keep your New Zealand SIM card active, simply top-up with $20 every 12 months. Every addition of a recharge voucher extends the service life for 12 months from that date. If do not recharge your New Zealand SIM card within those 12 months, your cell phone number will be disconnected and you will have to purchase a new local New Zealand SIM card to get connected again.
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