Guides
Plain-English mobile guides
Everything you need to choose the right plan and switch with confidence.
Switching
How to switch mobile provider and keep your number
A step-by-step guide to switching mobile provider in New Zealand. Keep your number, avoid surprise fees and make the switch in minutes.
- Plan types
Prepay vs pay monthly: which is better?
Prepay or pay monthly? We compare cost, flexibility, credit checks and extras to help you choose the right NZ mobile plan type.
- Data
How much mobile data do I need?
Find out how much mobile data you really need each month, what uses the most data, and how to avoid paying for data you don’t use.
- Networks
NZ mobile networks explained
New Zealand has three mobile networks. Find out which providers use which network, and whether budget brands have worse coverage.
- eSIM
What is an eSIM?
eSIM explained: how it works, which phones support it and which NZ providers offer eSIM plans.