Talk:New Zealand/@comment-115.189.84.175-20191112012201

Hello boys and girls - the above info for Spark is out of date.

I just arrived in NZ for a 6 month stay on a tourist visa from the UK - you now need a NZeTA, an online pre-authorisation. Brits (and others) get 6 months.

I wanted unlimited data, and after much research decided to go with Spark. They say they throttle you after 40gb, but I have asked others and they say you can still stream with it ok - i'll report back if its a problem.

Now here is the rub - the unlimited plan is a monthly plan - you need an address and are supposed to be "resident". I borrowed an address from a friend. I applied online, and I ticked the box - "resident" - they wanted my passport scan, and then I got an email from their approvals dept asking for my copy visa or proof of residency. All I did was screenshot my NZeTA from the phone app, and send it them. I fully expected to get rejected, but the next day I got an email saying approved. The sim arrived 2 days later - I had paid no money at this point. The sim works I will get a monthly bill online which I can pay by credit card.

It costs $90 a month, which isn't cheap, but not mega expensive either. NZ is a big remote country and I am told that Spark have the best coverage. We shall see.

They have other deals for travellers, including several that you can just buy in shop with no ID that last for 2 months. There is one that gives unlimited mins and texts plus 12gb for around $80.