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2degrees review

Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

2degrees sells an Unlimited Travel SIM to visitors already in New Zealand, with extra days on a daily rate for longer stays. Coverage is 1, so this suits landing in the country and connecting, not carrying a single plan across several borders.

Key facts

Best for
Visitors already in New Zealand who want unlimited data on a local carrier plan for a short trip or a longer stay.
Countries covered
1↗
Unlimited data
Yes↗
Hotspot sharing
Yes↗
Reference plan prices
No per-destination pricing: NZD 8/day flat rate in 100+ destinations including US, Europe, UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey and Mexico; NZD 57 for a 500MB roaming add-on in listed destinations; Unlimited Travel SIM is NZ-only with unlimited data, extra days from NZD 5/day↗
5G
Yes↗
Fair use policy
Fair use policy applies; hotspotting speeds may be reduced during periods of network congestion; a day is a 24 hour period from time of purchase; NZ data usage only, international roaming excluded↗
Networks
2degrees, One NZ↗
Top-ups
Yes↗
Seller type
Carrier↗
Legal entity
Two Degrees Mobile Limited↗
Headquarters
New Zealand↗
Founded
2001↗
Support channels
Phone, Help-centre, Community↗
Region
Local
Features
Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Carrier plan
Audience
Short trips, Long trips
Official website
2degreesmobile.co.nz

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 5 sources

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Hotspot sharing is included, so a laptop or tablet can share the connection
  • 5G is available on 2degrees and One NZ, so handsets connect on a local network
  • Top-ups are available, so days can be added without taking out a new plan

Cons

  • Coverage of 1 means the SIM does not work outside New Zealand
  • A fair use policy applies, and hotspotting speeds may be reduced during periods of network congestion
  • Under the fair use policy, a day runs from the time of purchase, so a part day still counts
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Who it suits

  • Visitors already in New Zealand who want unlimited data for a fixed period
  • Travelers on short trips who do not need a data allowance abroad
  • Anyone on the 2degrees or One NZ networks who wants 5G

Who should look elsewhere

  • Travelers heading abroad who need roaming data, since the plan stops at the border and Zwitchy covers 200 countries
  • Anyone wanting a data allowance spread across many borders, for which eSIMGo.is covers 190 countries
  • Heavy users who want a fixed data amount, since SimToIsrael does not offer unlimited data

Where it works

Coverage is 1, and the plan is local to New Zealand, so it works inside the country rather than across borders. It runs on 2degrees and One NZ, the local networks, so a 2degrees or One NZ handset connects without roaming. 5G is available on both. Anyone heading overseas needs a different plan.

The company behind it

2degrees is a carrier rather than a marketplace, trading as Two Degrees Mobile Limited and headquartered in New Zealand. It was founded in 2001 and sells its own plans, so support and top-ups run through the same company. Help runs on phone, help centre and community, giving phone, help centre and community routes for anyone setting the SIM up or adding days.

How 2degrees compares

Where 2degrees is available

Available
New Zealand

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2degrees Unlimited Travel SIM work outside New Zealand?+

Data use is New Zealand only, and the fair use policy excludes international roaming. Coverage stands at 1, so this is a local plan rather than a travel eSIM. Visitors heading abroad need roaming bought separately or a provider that works across borders.

Is the data allowance really unlimited?+

Unlimited data is included, and a fair use policy applies alongside it. Hotspotting speeds may be reduced during periods of network congestion, which matters most when 2degrees and One NZ is busy. Hotspot sharing is supported, so a phone can share the connection with a laptop.

How do I add more days to the plan?+

Extra days run on a flat daily rate and top-ups are available, so a longer stay does not need a new plan. Each day runs from the time of purchase, and days are bought from 2degrees as a carrier. Support for the rest of the setup sits with the same company.

Which network does the SIM run on?+

It is a carrier plan rather than a marketplace product, and it works on 2degrees and One NZ. A 2degrees or One NZ handset connects on the local network with 5G available. That keeps setup simple for anyone already buying a New Zealand plan.

Does 2degrees sell a travel plan for trips across many countries?+

For overseas data, 2degrees lists a flat daily rate across many destinations plus a capped data roaming add-on in listed destinations, which suits a trip rather than a single market. The Unlimited Travel SIM itself is a local product, so travelers crossing borders usually compare Zwitchy or eSIMGo.is instead.

Who is this plan for?+

It fits visitors already in New Zealand who want data without a cap, on either a short trip or a longer stay. The audience covers both short and long trips, and 5G is available on 2degrees and One NZ. It does not suit people who need data in several countries at once.

How do I get help setting up the SIM?+

Support runs on phone, help centre and community. Because 2degrees is a carrier selling its own product, questions about days, top-ups and roaming go to the same company that runs the network, and a phone line suits anyone who would rather talk the plan through.

What does 2degrees charge for data abroad?+

Alongside the NZ only Unlimited Travel SIM, 2degrees publishes a flat daily rate across many destinations and a fixed size data roaming add on in listed places. The unlimited plan is local to New Zealand, so travelers heading abroad rely on that separate reference pricing.

Sources

  • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2degrees checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: 5G, Founded, Networks

    “2degrees launched its 5G network on 28 February 2022”

  • 2degrees.nz checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Support channels

    “please contact us on 0800 022 022”

  • 2degrees.nz/about-us checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Headquarters, Seller type

    “We're a full-service telco connecting great people across New Zealand”

  • 2degrees.nz/mobile-plans/unlimited-travel-sim checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Audience, Countries covered, Fair use policy, Features, Hotspot sharing, Legal entity, Region, Top-ups, Unlimited data

    “The most we offer as a single purchase is 30 days, but you can buy as many days as you like”

  • 2degrees.nz/roaming checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Reference plan prices

    “Use your NZ plan for just $8/day in over 100 destinations worldwide”

Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

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2degrees

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Visitors already in New Zealand who want unlimited data on a local carrier plan for a short trip or a longer stay.

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