Bell roaming in New Zealand: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Data in New Zealand is included with Ultra - Unlimited with international roaming. Otherwise, it costs CA$16.00/day (Roam Better - with home data). An eSIM for 7 days and 6 GB costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld).
The best eSIMs in New Zealand for a week
For 7 days and 6 GB
- 1Best unlimited
GigSky
Unlimited · 7 days
$16.49$2.36 per day- 3.5 GB a day at full speed, then 500 kbps
- Networks: 2degrees and Spark
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Cheapest
GoMoWorld
9 GB · 30 days
$12.99$1.44 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
Yesim
20 GB · 30 days
€22.00€1.10 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Network: One NZ
Three steps, three questions: the best unlimited plan, the cheapest and the best price per GB, from three different providers. How we pick the podium · Affiliate links
Bell or an eSIM in New Zealand: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 22, 2026.
If your plan includes New Zealand
Keep Bell
With Ultra - Unlimited with international roaming, data in New Zealand is included at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad.
Otherwise, with Bell
CA$16.00/day
Roam Better - with home data. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect CA$100.00.
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Data in New Zealand with Bell: our analysis
What Bell’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 22, 2026.
The right pass for your trip length
- 3 days3 × Roam Better - with home dataCA$48.00
- 1 week and 2 weeksTravel Pass, uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to CanadaCA$100.00
- 1 monthTravel Pass, uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to CanadaCA$120.00
Against the cheapest eSIM
Bell charges in CAD and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect CA$100.00 with Bell and $12.99 with the eSIM (GoMoWorld).
eSIMs in New Zealand at a glance
- In New Zealand, we compare plans from 7 eSIM providers: GigSky, GoMoWorld, Jetpac, Nomad, Orange Travel, Ubigi, and Yesim.
- The cheapest unlimited plan for a week is from GigSky: $16.49 (Unlimited · 7 days).
Bell applies the same rate in 22 other destinations we track, including Australia, China, Egypt, France, and Greece.
Plan by plan
What applies in New Zealand depending on your Bell plan.
What Bell’s official rate sheet sets out in New Zealand, offer by offer. “Included” means at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad: your Bell account shows the one on your line.
| Plan or offer | Data in New Zealand | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Roam Better - with home data | CA$16.00/day | Maximum 20 charged days per line per billing period (international rate counted separately); 5GB per day at normal speed then up to 512 Kbps. Destination page header: New Zealand (NZL). |
| Ultra - Unlimited with international roaming | Included | Included (5GB/day then up to 512 Kbps) |
| International 14-day Travel Pass | CA$100.00 for 14 days | Travel Pass (uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada) |
| International 30-day Travel Pass | CA$120.00 for 30 days | Travel Pass (uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada) |
What your trip costs
With the Bell roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With Bell | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | CA$48.00 3 × Roam Better - with home data | $7.00 Ubigi | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | CA$100.00 Travel Pass, uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | CA$100.00 Travel Pass, uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada | $23.50 Jetpac | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | CA$120.00 Travel Pass, uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada | €28.00 Yesim | See the plan |
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New Zealand with other Canadian carriers
The same trip with the other Canadian carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.
All 2 Canadian carriers we track include New Zealand in at least one plan: Bell and Rogers.
| Carrier | Included with | A week (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
 Rogers | 5G+ Ultimate | CA$55.00 Roam Like Home Travel Pass |
Turn off Bell roaming and use an eSIM
Four settings, before you leave or on the plane.
- 1
Install the eSIM at home
Buy it and scan its QR code before you leave: with most providers, the plan only starts when you first connect at your destination.
- 2
Keep Bell for calls
In your settings, keep your Bell line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off Bell roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your Bell line › Data Roaming. On Android: Settings › Mobile networks › Roaming.
- 4
Keep eSIM roaming on
A travel eSIM uses the local networks: its data roaming must stay on.
Bell roaming in New Zealand: your questions
Answered from the Bell price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in New Zealand included in my Bell plan?
Yes, with Ultra - Unlimited with international roaming. Otherwise, it costs CA$16.00/day (Roam Better - with home data).
How much does data cost in New Zealand with Bell?
CA$16.00/day (Roam Better - with home data), so CA$112.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld), checked on October 22, 2026.
Which Bell pass should I get for New Zealand?
The best Bell option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, 3 × Roam Better - with home data (CA$48.00); for a week and for two weeks, Travel Pass, uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada (CA$100.00); for a month, Travel Pass, uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada (CA$120.00).
Bell or an eSIM in New Zealand: which is cheaper?
Bell charges in CAD and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect CA$100.00 with Bell and $12.99 with the eSIM (GoMoWorld).
Which Canadian carriers include New Zealand?
All 2 Canadian carriers we track include New Zealand in at least one plan: Bell and Rogers.
Which network does an eSIM use in New Zealand?
Depending on the plan, the 7 providers we compare in New Zealand list 2degrees, Spark, and One NZ.
How do I avoid roaming charges in New Zealand?
Use a travel eSIM for data and turn off data roaming on your Bell line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my Bell number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your Bell line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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