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Rocket Mobile review

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

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Our verdict

Rocket Mobile suits New Zealand travellers who want a budget home plan with roaming rather than a travel-only eSIM. Roaming works out at $0.90 per GB across 100 countries, with unlimited data, calls and SMS on the daily add-on, though fair use rules cap heavy use.

Key facts

Best for
A budget New Zealand plan with unlimited data and a daily roaming add-on.
Price from
NZ$30↗
Price per GB from
$0.90↗
Countries covered
100↗
Unlimited data
Yes↗
Hotspot sharing
Yes↗
Reference plan prices
US, Europe, UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey, Mexico, global: NZ$9 per day Daily Roaming add-on with unlimited data, calls and SMS (no per-destination 10 GB plans)↗
5G
Yes↗
Fair use policy
Personal mobile use only; fair use policy applies; hotspot allocation per plan (10-20GB, unlimited on Rocket Max) then speeds cut to max 1.2Mbps↗
Networks
One NZ↗
Seller type
Mvno↗
Legal entity
MyRepublic Limited↗
Founded
2014↗
Support channels
Chat, Help-centre↗
Region
Global
Features
Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation, Carrier plan
Pricing model
Budget
Audience
Short trips, Long trips
Official website
rocketmobile.co.nz

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 6 sources

Apps and profiles

Get the app
Google Play
Elsewhere
WikidataLinkedIn

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Hotspot sharing and 5G come as standard, with instant activation, and roaming is added to a plan you already hold.
  • At $0.90 per GB it sits below the site median of €1.50, so heavy data use stays affordable.

Cons

  • Unlimited data comes with a fair use policy: personal mobile use only, a per-plan hotspot cap, unlimited hotspot on Rocket Max, and reduced speeds afterwards.
  • Coverage of 100 countries ranks 126 of 303 on the site, under the median of 74.
  • Support runs on chat and help centre only, so there is no phone or email line when something fails.

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Scored 8.8 / 10 by NomadCue.

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Who it suits

  • New Zealand users flying short or long haul who want their number and calls to keep working abroad.
  • People who would rather add roaming to a plan they already hold than buy a separate travel eSIM.
  • Travellers who tether a laptop or tablet and can live with a per-plan hotspot cap.

Who should look elsewhere

  • A travel-only eSIM on a tight budget: eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99 with no home plan to keep.
  • A trip centred on a single market: SimToIsrael is priced from $25 for a single destination.
  • Multi-region itineraries: Zwitchy covers 200 countries against 100 here.

Coverage and networks

Rocket Mobile is a New Zealand network story with a travel arm. The home service runs on One NZ with 5G, and the roaming side is listed as global, reaching 100 countries. The map is broad but not exhaustive, so check the stops on your route before you commit to a plan.

Who runs it

The service is provided by MyRepublic Limited, which has traded since 2014. Support runs on chat and help centre: live chat and a self-service help centre. There is no phone or email channel, so it is worth settling billing or setup questions in the help centre before you fly.

How Rocket Mobile compares

Where Rocket Mobile is available

Available
New Zealand

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the data really unlimited?+

Unlimited data and 5G are part of the plan set, and hotspot sharing is included. A fair use policy applies for personal mobile use, with a per-plan hotspot cap, unlimited hotspot on Rocket Max, and reduced speeds once the cap is used up.

Which countries can I use it in?+

Coverage is listed as global and reaches 100 countries, with One NZ powering the home network and 5G locally. That is narrower than many travel eSIMs, so check the countries on your route rather than trusting the headline count.

Can I use hotspot sharing?+

Yes, hotspot sharing is supported. The fair use policy sets an allowance per plan, with unlimited hotspot data on Rocket Max, and speeds are reduced rather than stopped when the cap is reached. Ordinary laptop and tablet browsing is fine; constant heavy tethering is not unlimited.

Do I need a separate travel eSIM?+

No, this is a home plan with a travel add-on rather than a disposable travel product. Instant activation is included and roaming sits on a plan you already hold, which is why it is aimed at both short trips and long trips. If you only fly occasionally, a travel eSIM may cost less.

How do I get help if something fails?+

Support runs on chat and help centre, meaning live chat and a self-service help centre. No phone or email channel is listed. If you would rather ring someone when a card payment fails abroad, settle that early and keep a backup payment method with you.

Is the price per GB competitive?+

At $0.90 per GB it sits below the site median of €1.50, with the upper quartile starting at €2.99. The entry price of NZD 30 is a monthly home plan figure, which is why the two numbers sit far apart.

Sources

  • help.rocketmobile.co.nz/en/articles/9177652-contact-us checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Support channels

    “Our team is here to help you via Live Chat Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, including public holidays”

  • rocketmobile.co.nz checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Pricing model, Networks, Seller type

    “Winner Best Value Mobile Provider NZ Compare Awards '23, '24 & '25”

  • rocketmobile.co.nz/about-us checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Founded

    “We've been helping Kiwis keep connected since 2014. Originally launched as a broadband internet provider, Rocket Mobile introduced New Zealand to fully unlimited, choose the speed you need mobile...”

  • rocketmobile.co.nz/legal-policies/website-terms-of-use checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Legal entity

    “All references to Rocket Mobile 'we', 'us' and 'our', are to MyRepublic Limited (doing business as Rocket Mobile).”

  • rocketmobile.co.nz/mobile-plans/unlimited-monthly checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Fair use policy, Features, 5G, Hotspot sharing, Price from, Unlimited data

    “Rocket Mobile plans are for personal mobile use only ... Our fair use policy applies to your use of any service. ... After your Hotspot data allocation is fully utilised, speeds will be reduced to a...”

  • rocketmobile.co.nz/travel-with-rocket/daily-roaming checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Audience, Countries covered, Price per GB from, Reference plan prices, Region

    “A daily fee applies for each day you make/receive calls, send TXTs or use data in the Daily Roaming destination, up to 90 consecutive days.”

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Rocket Mobile

A budget New Zealand plan with unlimited data and a daily roaming add-on.

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