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Warehouse Mobile New Zealand Review: Fast 4G Results (+Speedtests)

There are not many places, let alone countries, that I consider to be magical.

But New Zealand might be the exception – it is a magical country.

And it is hard to explain the feeling to someone who never visited it (and I could not understand what people were talking about when they tried explaining it to me).

Just like Australia, which is my hub for 2022, New Zealand had strict border restrictions.

Luckily, they were all lifted in October 2022.

This was an excellent opportunity for me to visit New Zealand because all the mobile operators, including Spark, have been rolling out their 5G NR network during COVID times.

And you know I have to try out 5G NR networks when they are available to prepaid customers (as they are with Spark!).

When I was in New Zealand, I tested five New Zealand SIM cards, including Warehouse Mobile, four travel eSIMs & one travel SIM card to be used here.

I went to three cities (or two if you do not consider Lower Hutt to be an independent city… even though it has its own council) on North Island (worry not, I will do tests on South Island in 2023 or 2024).

I did more than 35 speed tests with each SIM card and (travel) (e)SIM (card) – going to tourist attractions and off the beaten track so that you can have a solid idea of how each SIM card or eSIM performs depending on your style of travel.

So I spent about 500 NZD for my New Zealand SIM card review series – yeah, I am crazy 🤪.

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But I have to tell you that New Zealand is expensive in terms of data.

In Oceania, only Tokelau, Tuvalu & the Solomon Islands have a higher cost of data rates – and those are all very remote (small) island nations.

Australia, the largest country in Oceania, has the second-lowest rates (behind Fiji) – and all the locals complain data is expensive (I do not blame them… they do not know better 🤪).

Warehouse Mobile, a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), uses the network of the smallest mobile operator: 2degrees.

2degrees is the smallest and youngest mobile operator in New Zealand.

But being the smallest and youngest does not always mean it is the worst.

Iliad in Italy is a good example of a small disrupter that brought all the prices down in the Italian telecom market.

However, MVNOs often perform worse than the mobile operator on its network.

Is that the case with Warehouse Mobile?

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I can only make such a conclusion by (extensively) testing 2degrees and Warehouse Mobile against its competition.

And in the case of New Zealand, that would be Spark and One NZ (formerly Vodafone), but also a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) called Skinny Mobile (Spark MVNO).

Spark, One-Vodafone, 2degrees, Skinny Mobile & Warehouse Mobile SIM Cards Held by Adu from Phone Travel Wiz

And as (travel) (e)SIM (cards) are also becoming rapidly popular, I also tried out Airalo (Nzcom – can be used in New Zealand only & Discover Global – can be used in 84+ countries), Holafly & Nomad + Orange Holiday World (from Holiday SIM Card)

Yeah… I went all out! But in this review, I will mostly focus on Warehouse Mobile.

Let's get started, shall we?

Warehouse Mobile New Zealand Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Original publication: 21st of December 2022. Last updated: 15th of January 2024.


Table of Contents

Who is Warehouse Mobile?

Warehouse Mobile New Zealand Logo 1
© Warehouse Mobile

Warehouse Mobile is a 2degrees MVNO.

It is the mobile brand by The Warehouse (Stationery).

In New Zealand, you have three mobile operators and two MVNOs offering prepaid services easily accessible to tourists:

  • Spark New Zealand
  • One NZ (formerly Vodafone New Zealand)
  • 2degrees New Zealand
  • Skinny Mobile
  • Warehouse Mobile

As you know, I tested the other three mobile operators + one MVNO during my stay in New Zealand. You can read them here: Spark, One NZ (formerly Vodafone) & 2degrees + Skinny Mobile.

Buying a SIM Card in New Zealand Guide (logos of One NZ, Spark, Warehouse Mobile, Skinny Mobile & 2degrees)

Let's talk about 2degrees' coverage first, because Warehouse Mobile uses its network, after these quick frequency details:

  • 2G: N/A – shut down in 2018
  • 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 900 MHz (Band 8) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)
  • 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) – not for Warehouse Mobile (yet)
  • VoLTE: Yes
  • VoWiFi: Yes

Here you have Warehouse Mobile's APN settings:

  • Name: 2Degrees Internet
  • APN: internet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Warehouse Mobile Coverage + My Experience

You can have a mobile operator providing you 1 Gbps download speeds.

But it will be useless if it covers only one street in New Zealand.

So, how is 2degrees' coverage, which Warehouse Mobile uses?

Regarding general availability, 2degrees has the second-best availability, with an availability score of 98.7%. Ahead of One NZ (formerly Vodafone – 98.2%) but behind Spark (99.2%).

But with a score of more than 98%, all New Zealand mobile operators have excellent availability anyway.

When looking at 5G NR availability, 2degrees has the best availability (6.2%). Ahead of One NZ (5.8%) and Spark (5.3%).

Compared to most western nations, New Zealand started rather late with its 5G NR rollout, which is why the scores are so low.

So far, I have been talking about coverage from other reports but what was my coverage experience with 2degrees and Warehouse Mobile?

It was excellent, honestly – I had nothing to complain about.

5G NR was widely available in Auckland and Wellington with 2degrees, but not in Lower Hutt/Hutt City.

And unlike Australia, where Telstra and Optus have 5G NR reception basically anywhere in the big cities, not all of Auckland and Wellington CBD was covered by 2degrees' 5G NR network.

But… you will not have 5G NR access with Warehouse Mobile (although you may be lucky by the time you are reading this review… but probably not, lol).

Anyway, reception with 2degrees and Warehouse Mobile was still alright when on the road and on trains (although you should not expect reception when passing tunnels, like on the Johnsonville Line in Wellington – great views on this though!).

Below is 2degrees' coverage map produced by Speedtest:

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How to Get a Warehouse Mobile SIM Card (or eSIM) & Prices

Now that you have a basic understanding of Warehouse Mobile and the telecom market in New Zealand, it is now time to talk about how to actually get a Warehouse Mobile SIM card.

Because Warehouse Mobile is the mobile brand of The Warehouse, you can get Warehouse Mobile SIM cards only at The Warehouse – not from any other reseller.

Warehouse Mobile New Zealand SIM Card in The Warehouse at Auckland

Be aware that you do not have to show your passport when buying a Warehouse Mobile, or any other New Zealand, SIM card.

That is because New Zealand does not have a SIM card registration scheme, unlike most Oceanian countries.

  • Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
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That means you can pick up a SIM card from the Warehouse, and it will be good to go without having to show your passport in person or register it online.

The Warehouse New Zealand in Auckland Airport Selling Spark, One-Vodafone, 2degrees & Warehouse Mobile SIM cards

I got my Warehouse Mobile SIM card from the Warehouse store at Auckland Airport Shopping Center (AKL).

The Warehouse New Zealand Store in Auckland Airport Shopping Center

But did I not write an in-depth guide about SIM cards sold at Auckland Airport (AKL)?

Yes, I did (and you should read it), but as there are no The Warehouse stores at the airport, they are not sold there, unfortunately.

Buying a SIM Card at Auckland Airport in New Zealand Guide (logos of Spark, One NZ, Vodafone & 2degrees)

So, how do you get to this shopping center that is not inside Auckland Airport?

If you do not mind walking for about 15 to 20 minutes or taking bus 38 (towards Onehunga and getting off at stop New Zealand School of Tourism and then walking for about five minutes), you will arrive there.

Countdown New Zealand Store in Auckland Airport Shopping Center

There I got my Skinny Mobile Starter pack for 1 NZD and got 5 NZD credit (which is not the standard in New Zealand – you usually pay 5 NZD and get no credit at all).

Disclaimer: the SIM card prices mentioned in the review were current when I was in New Zealand – the offering and prices may have changed since then. To see Warehouse Mobile's current starter packs, check out my New Zealand SIM card buying guide

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I will list all the prices in NZD (New Zealand Dollar).

To convert NZD to your currency (let's say AUD – Australian Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

But you can also get a SIM card for 16 NZD with 16 NZD credit.

If you fly into Wellington International Airport (WLG) instead, there is a shopping center called Airport Retail Park.

However, the only way to get there is by walking for 20 to 25 minutes (unless you get a Uber or taxi or something – there is no convenient way to get there by public transport).

Because it is rather inconvenient to get to the Airport Retail Park, you may be better off waiting until you get to Wellington CBD to get a regular New Zealand SIM card.

Buying a SIM Card at Wellington International Airport in New Zealand Guide (logos of One NZ & Vodafone)

Anyway, let's say you arrive at Auckland Airport, want to get a Warehouse Mobile SIM card, but do not want to go to Auckland Airport Shopping Center.

In that case, you go to Auckland CBD by train (via bus to Puhinui Station), and there is a the Warehouse called The Warehouse Atrium in the Atrium mall on Elliot Street.

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Okay, that is enough talk about SIM cards – what about the new and sexy eSIM technology?

Warehouse Mobile does not have eSIMs yet, and it does not seem to have any plans for them yet.

If you do not care about calling or texting, getting a travel eSIM from Airalo, Holafly, or Nomad can be an option if you really want to use an eSIM.

The links above will get you to my in-depth reviews of those eSIMs.

But if you want a quick comparison of the travel eSIMs I recommend for New Zealand, you should read my New Zealand eSIM comparison guide – I also drop a few discount codes for you 😏.

Buying an eSIM for New Zealand Guide (Airalo, Holafly, Simcorner, Spark, 2 & NZCOM)
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Warehouse Mobile Plans, Bundles & Offers

Warehouse Mobile has two data-featured prepaid plans: Combo & Packs (add-ons).

Disclaimer: these were the available plans at the time I was in New Zealand – the offering may have changed since then (including whether 5G NR is available to prepaid customers or not). To see Warehouse Mobile's current plans, check out my New Zealand SIM card buying guide (which gets updated regularly – at least four times a year).

I will list all the prices in NZD (New Zealand Dollar).

To convert NZD to your currency (let's say AUD – Australian Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Combo

The Combo plans are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

To activate a Combo plan, text the Activation Code to 801:

PriceDataLocal/International Minutes 1Local/International SMS 2ValidityActivation Code
12 NZD500 MB200 minutesUnlimited31 daysBuy 12COMBO
16 NZD1.25 GB200 minutesUnlimited31 daysBuy 16COMBO
38 NZD5 GB200 minutesUnlimited31 daysBuy 38COMBO

1 to Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, England (UK), Germany, India, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Scotland (UK), Singapore, South Korea, the United States & Wales (UK)
2 to Australia only

Unused data will roll over and can be stored for up to 90 days.

Multiple Combo plans can be activated simultaneously.

Warehouse Mobile New Zealand Combo Plans

Packs

The Packs are data, call, or text add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.

Text the Activation Code to 801 to activate Packs:

PriceDataLocal/Australia Minutes 1Local/International SMSValidityActivation Code
4 NZDN/A200 minutesN/A31 daysBuy 4Talk
4 NZDN/AN/AUnlimited31 daysBuy 4Text
4 NZD500 MBN/AN/A31 daysBuy 4Data
8 NZD1.25 GBN/AN/A31 daysBuy 8Data
30 NZD5 GBN/AN/A31 daysBuy 30Data
Australia

1 to Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, England (UK), Germany, India, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Scotland (UK), Singapore, South Korea, the United States & Wales (UK)
2 to Australia only

Unused data will roll over and can be stored for up to 90 days.

Warehouse Mobile New Zealand Packs
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Warehouse Mobile Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check

Warehouse Mobile top-up vouchers are sold in The Warehouse or Warehouse Stationery stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout New Zealand.

The following (online) top-up options are available:

Top-UpValidity
5 NZD365 days
10 NZD365 days
15 NZD365 days
20 NZD365 days
25 NZD365 days
30 NZD365 days
40 NZD365 days
50 NZD365 days

To top up your Warehouse Mobile SIM card, dial *101*VoucherCode# or call 801 and follow the instructions.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *101*123456#.

You can also recharge online with debit and credit cards. However, only New Zealand-issued cards are accepted.

After three tries, I succeeded to top up online with my Australian debit card, but you may not be as lucky with any other non-New Zealand-issued card.

Dial *100# or text BAL to 801 to check your Warehouse Mobile balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the My Warehouse Mobile app (Android/iOS).

My Warehouse Mobile New Zealand App
© Warehouse Mobile
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Warehouse Mobile Speed Test Results (in Auckland, Lower Hutt/Hutt City & Wellington)

Alright, now it is time to talk about the speeds you can expect with 2degrees (read: Warehouse Mobile) after covering all the other essential topics like coverage.

But before I share my 37 speed test results in Auckland, Lower Hutt/Hutt City (part of Greater Wellington) & Wellington, I want to set the stage first and make a small comparison with 2degrees' competition.

2degrees is regarded by Speedtest as the fastest mobile operator in New Zealand in Q3 2022.

With a median download speed of 63.81 Mbps, ahead of One NZ (formerly Vodafone – 62.97 Mbps) and Spark (59.51 Mbps).

The same applies when looking at 5G NR speeds; 2degrees is the fastest with a median download speed of 479.71 Mbps, ahead of One NZ (formerly Vodafone – 342.45 Mbps) and Spark (307.21 Mbps).

But remember, there is no 5G NR (yet) with Warehouse Mobile.

The fastest mobile download speed can be found in Hamilton, with a median download speed of 96.39 Mbps.

Auckland, Christchurch & Wellington have median download speeds of around 60 Mbps (62.03 Mbps, 75.22 Mbps & 64.35 Mbps, respectively)

And of course Hamilton was the city I did not go to on this trip 🫠.

As of somewhere in early 2022, the Big Three (Spark, One NZ & 2degrees) allow prepaid customers to use 5G NR free of charge, regardless of the plan you choose.

But not for Warehouse Mobile, unfortunately.

I did speed tests with the Speedtest app in three cities on North Island.

So I will go city to city, allowing you to just read the results of the city/cities/state you plan to visit.

For reference, I consider an average download speed of 25 Mbps and an average of 10 Mbps upload speed fast enough.

Preferably, download speeds should be 100 Mbps+ on 4G/LTE… but we are not there yet 🗿.

But why these averages?

A download speed of more than 25 Mbps is enough to video stream content @ 4k resolution.

Social media sites that allow for live streaming, like Facebook Live, recommend an upload speed of at least 10 Mbps.

So, that is why – but that does not mean that a download speed of less than 100 Mbps excited me 😏.

But Australia spoiled… everything slower than 300 Mbps is slow now 🤣.

Anyway, you will also see that some of the results are in red, green, underlined, or in italics.

Underlined results are on 5G NR (for 2degrees results only), while results in italics are on 3G.

The results in green represent that that result was the fastest download or upload speed of all the New Zealand mobile operators (Spark, One NZ, 2dgrees, Skinny Mobile & Warehouse Mobile).

The results in red are the opposite; they are the slowest of them all.

With all of that out of the way, let's see how Warehouse Mobile performed in Auckland, Lower Hutt/Hutt City & Wellington.

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Warehouse Mobile Speed Test Results in Auckland

Auckland City New Zealand Flag
© Auckland City

Auckland, or Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland's Māori name), is New Zealand's largest city.

It is often confused with being the nation's capital, but that would be Wellington (which I visited too on this trip).

The main gateway to New Zealand is through Auckland Airport, so there is a big chance you will visit the city – even if you do not plan on staying.

Anyway, as I am not a regular travel blog, I do not have must-sees for you for Auckland (that would be a blog on its own 🤪), but I am sure you will not be bored in this city.

Let's see how Warehouse Mobile performed in Auckland:

Warehouse Mobile New Zealand Speed Test Results in Auckland vs. 2degrees

Blazing fast speeds with Warehouse Mobile in Auckland!

Warehouse Mobile NZ Speed Test at Newmarket Westfield Mall in Auckland (210.02 Mbps)
Newmarket Westfield Mall Auckland

With an average download speed of 114.19 Mbps and a median download speed of 107.05 Mbps, Warehouse Mobile performed significantly well on 2degrees 4G/LTE network.

Remember, Warehouse Mobile has no 5G NR access (yet), so Warehouse Mobile's results apply to 2degrees SIM cards if your phone does not support 5G NR.

Warehouse Mobile NZ Speed Test at Orakei Station in Auckland (56.94 Mbps)
Orakei Station Auckland

In terms of upload speeds in Auckland – Warehouse Mobile had an average upload speed of 30.15 Mbps and a median upload speed of 27.40 Mbps.

Skinny Mobile's best download speed performance was in Westfield Mall in Newmarket (210.02 Mbps on 4G/LTE).

You want to go to Orakei Station (56.94 Mbps on 4G/LTE) for uploading.

Warehouse Mobile NZ Speed Test at Auckland Airport International Terminal in Auckland (45.26 Mbps)
Auckland Airport International Terminal Auckland

If you need to download a large file, you want to avoid the international terminal at Auckland Airport, where I had a download speed of 45.26 Mbps on 4G/LTE… which is still fast 😏.

Warehouse Mobile NZ Speed Test at Eastridge Shopping Center in Auckland (7.33 Mbps)
Eastridge Shopping Center Auckland

If you want to live stream or upload a large file, do not go anywhere near Eastridge Shopping Center because your upload speed will be 7.33 Mbps on 4G/LTE.


Warehouse Mobile Speed Test Results in Lower Hutt (Hutt City)

Hutt City Council Lower Hutt Flag
© Hutt City Council

Lower Hutt, or Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai (Lower Hutt's Māori name), is one of the four cities part of the Wellington metropolitan area (or Greater Wellington).

The reason why I separated Lower Hutt, administrated by Hutt City, from the Wellington results is (1) I did quite some tests in Lower Hutt and (2) most mobile operators, including Spark, do not have 5G NR access in Lower Hutt (yet), while Wellington does have 5G NR.

Should you visit Lower Hutt? You could – the nature is stunning there.

And being in Hutt Valley, also referred to as The Hutt, is remarkable too (if you can go on one of the hiking trails, you should!).

But if all of that sounds too boring to you, you can go to Queensgate Shopping Center, which may be the largest shopping mall in greater Wellington.

Let's see how Warehouse Mobile performed in Lower Hutt:

Fast speeds with Warehouse Mobile in Lower Hutt!

Warehouse Mobile New Zealand Speed Test Results in Lower Hutt City vs. 2degrees
Warehouse Mobile NZ Speed Test at Hutt Central Lower Hutt Town Hall in Hutt City (122.69 Mbps)
Hutt Central Lower Hutt Town Hall Hutt City

With an average download speed of 33.89 Mbps and a median download speed of 37.97 Mbps, Warehouse Mobile performed significantly well on 2degrees 4G/LTE network.

Because 2degrees had no 5G NR access, the difference in speed between it and Warehouse Mobile should be almost the same, right?

That is what I was hoping for too, but that was not always the case, as seen in the results pictured above.

Warehouse Mobile NZ Speed Test at Hutt Central Hutt Recreation Ground in Hutt City (46.66 Mbps)
Hutt Central Hutt Recreation Ground Hutt City

In terms of upload speeds in Lower Hutt – Warehouse Mobile had an average upload speed of 18.89 Mbps and a median upload speed of 18.07 Mbps.

Skinny Mobile‘s best download speed performance was at Lower Hutt Town Hall in Hutt Central (210.02 Mbps on 4G/LTE).

You want to go to Hutt Recreation Ground in Hutt Central (56.94 Mbps on 4G/LTE) for uploading.

Warehouse Mobile NZ Speed Test at Taita Station in Hutt City (0.34 Mbps)
Taita Station Hutt City

If you need to download a large file, you want to avoid Taita Station, where I had a download speed of 0.34 Mbps on 4G/LTE.

Warehouse Mobile NZ Speed Test at Hutt Central Queensgate Shopping Center in Hutt City (3.09 Mbps)
Hutt Central Queensgate Shopping Center Hutt City

If you want to live stream or upload a large file, do not go anywhere near Queensgate Shopping Center in Hutt Central because your upload speed will be 3.09 Mbps on 4G/LTE.


Warehouse Mobile Speed Test Results in Wellington

Wellington City New Zealand Flag
© Wellington City

Wellington, or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington's Māori name), is New Zealand's capital.

It is the third-largest city in the country (behind Auckland and Christchurch).

While I believe Wellington is more exciting than Australia‘s capital, Canberra (yes, not Melbourne or Sydney), it is certainly not New Zealand's most exciting city.

It does remind me a little bit of Melbourne, Australia… but significantly smaller (and with way fewer trains 🗿).

Let's see how Warehouse Mobile performed in Wellington:

Warehouse Mobile New Zealand Speed Test Results in Wellington vs. 2degrees

Blazing fast speeds with Warehouse Mobile in Wellington!

Warehouse Mobile NZ Speed Test at Mount Cook Central Park in Wellington (220.13 Mbps)

With an average download speed of 103.28 Mbps and a median download speed of 98.55 Mbps, Warehouse Mobile performed significantly well on 2degrees 4G/LTE network.

Remember, Warehouse Mobile has no 5G NR access (yet), so Warehouse Mobile's results apply to 2degrees SIM cards if your phone does not support 5G NR.

Warehouse Mobile NZ Speed Test at Wellington Central McDonald's Lambton Quay in Wellington (58.75 Mbps)
Wellington Central McDonald's Lambton Quay Wellington

In terms of upload speeds in Wellington – Warehouse Mobile had an average upload speed of 21.97 Mbps and a median upload speed of 15.80 Mbps.

Skinny Mobile‘s best download speed performance was in Central Park in Mount Cook (220.13 Mbps on 4G/LTE).

You want to go to McDonald's Lambton Quay in Wellington Central (58.75 Mbps on 4G/LTE) for uploading.

Warehouse Mobile NZ Speed Test at Melrose Truby King Park in Wellington (24.05 Mbps)
Melrose Truby King Park Wellington

If you need to download a large file, you want to avoid Truby King Park in Melrose, where I had a download speed of 24.05 Mbps on 4G/LTE… which is still reasonable.

Warehouse Mobile NZ Speed Test at Kilbirnie One Sushi in Wellington (9.48 Mbps)

If you want to live stream or upload a large file, do not go anywhere near One Sushi in Kirbirnie because your upload speed will be 9.48 Mbps on 4G/LTE.

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My Overall Experience with Warehouse Mobile – Is It Any Good?

I would recommend Warehouse Mobile, and it would be one of my top recommendation for anyone wanting to buy a New Zealand SIM card.

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Getting a Warehouse Mobile SIM card is not as easy as getting any other New Zealand SIM card because they are only sold at The Warehouse.

However, if you are visiting any of the big New Zealand cities, you can visit at least two Warehouses and get a Warehouse Mobile SIM card.

And once you insert your Warehouse Mobile SIM card into your phone, activation is quick.

With the best 4G/LTE availability and reach, you will have reception almost everywhere in New Zealand (but do not expect any coverage around and in the mountains).

The same can be said about 2degrees' 5G NR network, but you cannot use it with Warehouse Mobile (yet).

Warehouse Mobile's data-featured prepaid plans are expensive by regional standards.

However, Warehouse Mobile's plans are (slightly) cheaper than 2degrees.

However, the most data you can get is 5 GB.

If that is more than enough for you, then Warehouse Mobile has the lowest price for 5 GB of data.

However, if you want more than 5 GB of data, you want to go with any other New Zealand or one of the travel eSIMs I tested because buying data top-ups or multiple plans will quickly become expensive with Warehouse Mobile.

I also had fast speeds with Warehouse, even when it was on 4G?LTE only instead of 5G NR with 2degrees (which offers 5G NR access for free to prepaid customers).

Taking all 37 speed tests into account, I had an average overall download speed of 88.06 Mbps and a median download speed of 95.50 Mbps with Warehouse Mobile.

When looking at upload speeds, I had an average upload speed of 23.81 Mbps and a median upload speed of 21.56 Mbps with Warehouse Mobile.

Warehouse Mobile New Zealand Overall Speed Test Results in Auckland, Lower Hutt City & Wellington vs. 2degrees

With extensive coverage, relatively cheap data-featured prepaid plans (compared to its competitors) & fast speeds, there is nothing crazy to complain about Warehouse Mobile.

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New Zealand SIM Card Reviews

As mentioned earlier, I also tried out Spark, One NZ (formerly Vodafone), 2degrees & Skinny Mobile when I was in New Zealand.

You should read those reviews too.

>>> Spark Review | One NZ (formerly Vodafone) Review | 2degrees Review | Skinny Mobile Review <<<

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Later, I will make a comparison post of the five New Zealand SIM cards I tried… but that will take a while (I have many reviews of other countries that I still need to write, so they are prioritized).

But you can still make an educated purchased after reading the New Zealand SIM card reviews.

Spark, One-Vodafone, 2degrees, Skinny Mobile & Warehouse Mobile SIM Cards Held by Adu from Phone Travel Wiz

I also tried out various travel eSIMs + a travel SIM card that work in New Zealand: Airalo (Nzcom & Discover Global), Holafly, Nomad & SimOptions + Orange Holiday World (SIM card).

You should also read those reviews.

>>> Airalo Nzcom New Zealand eSIM Review | Airalo Discover Global eSIM Review | Holafly New Zealand eSIM Review | Nomad New Zealand eSIM Review | Orange Holiday World Travel SIM Card in New Zealand Review <<<

Check out my reviews page if you want to read all the other reviews I have written, including other Oceanian SIM cards.

New Zealand SIM Card Buying Guide

There are four other SIM cards to choose from in New Zealand besides Skinny Mobile.

I analyze and discuss them in-depth in my New Zealand SIM card buying guide.

Buying a SIM Card in New Zealand Guide (logos of One NZ, Spark, Warehouse Mobile, Skinny Mobile & 2degrees)