eSIM recommendations in Aus for NZ resident

[cambriamarsh]

Hi, haven't used an eSIM before so looking for any recommendations for an NZ resident on One NZ for use in Australia. Thanks for any help available.

 

[Mwenenzi]

Hi, haven't used an eSIM before so looking for any recommendations for an NZ resident on One NZ for use in Australia. Thanks for any help available.

For how long? Data - phone usage?
So roaming in AU with cost to the One NZ plan? Looked at what One NZ offers?

One NZ. Let's Get Connected.

The one place for your mobile needs, broadband, and business needs.

one.nz

Roaming overseas

Roam if you want to... Our Roaming keeps you connected with your mobile account while you are overseas.

one.nz

Or standalone but installed on your NZ phone? Phone unlocked? Is it capable of physical both SIM (NZ) and eSIM (AU)?

As One NZ was Vodaphone NZ, considered Vodaphone AU?
www.vodafone.com.au/

One NZ - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Typical
WW https://mobile.everyday.com.au/plans/prepaid-mobile-plans "Add this plan to cart and choose between a physical SIM or eSIM"

With the closing of NZ 3G network I have installed 2 physical SIM's (AU & NZ) on my dual SIM Samsung. But yet to try out in NZ. The phone is receiving NZ text OK. Used to 2 separate phones"- 1 for each country

 

[SYD]

If you’re visiting for a while and have a spare physical SIM slot (or spare phone), you can pick up a pre-paid SIM in any of the supermarkets.

If you’re just after roaming data, then one of the plethora of eSIM providers should work fine if your phone is compatible.

The cost for both SIM or eSIM will vary a bit depending on provider and data allowance and duration.

eSIMDB is a popular starting point:

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With 140+ eSIM brands and over 300,000 data plans, eSIMDB is the world's largest travel eSIM comparison site. Filter by country or region, read user reviews, and find exclusive discount codes for your trip.

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A few of us have been using Frewie around the world. They have 1G/7d/$1 promos. I was recently using it in NZ. When one ran out, I just topped up with a another $1.

If you’re coming back a fourth, then something with long duration plans that can be used multiple times are with loooking at. My main eSIM service at the moment is Eskimo. I buy 2 yr plans when they’re on Sale.

There’s a long thread here if you want to quiz specific providers.

A

Thread 'eSims, what is your experience.'

May 16, 2022

I am interested in the concept of eSims but have no experience with them.
The notion of running my local sim plus having an international sim for phone use while in USA and EU could be handy.
What have members experience been? TIA

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[cambriamarsh]

For how long? Data - phone usage?
So roaming in AU with cost to the One NZ plan? Looked at what One NZ offers?

One NZ. Let's Get Connected.

The one place for your mobile needs, broadband, and business needs.

one.nz

Roaming overseas

Roam if you want to... Our Roaming keeps you connected with your mobile account while you are overseas.

one.nz

Or standalone but installed on your NZ phone? Phone unlocked? Is it capable of physical both SIM (NZ) and eSIM (AU)?

As One NZ was Vodaphone NZ, considered Vodaphone AU?
www.vodafone.com.au/

One NZ - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Typical
WW https://mobile.everyday.com.au/plans/prepaid-mobile-plans "Add this plan to cart and choose between a physical SIM or eSIM"

With the closing of NZ 3G network I have installed 2 physical SIM's (AU & NZ) on my dual SIM Samsung. But yet to try out in NZ. The phone is receiving NZ text OK. Used to 2 separate phones"- 1 for each country

In Aus for a week. Looking to avoid roaming charges and work out how to use an eSIM. My phone is unlocked.
One NZ roaming gets a bit pricey.
Thanks for your help.

 

[Mwenenzi]

In Aus for a week. Looking to avoid roaming charges and work out how to use an eSIM. My phone is unlocked.
One NZ roaming gets a bit pricey.
Thanks for your help.

Will you be back in AU some time in the next year or so?
A week or a month wont make much difference to cost. Unless you pay for a long expiry pre paid plan
On day 1 will you near a supermarket (Coles Woolworths Aldi) if getting a physical SIM