{"product_id":"iot-sim-card-nz","title":"4G SIM for IoT Devices in New Zealand — Pay Once for 1 to 8 Years","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne SIM, one payment, up to 8 years of connectivity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long-term 4G LTE data SIM for compatible connected devices in New Zealand — sensors, meters, controllers and other equipment that reports over mobile data. Choose a monthly data allowance (100MB to 2GB) and a plan length (1 to 8 years), pay once, and the plan runs for the full term — no monthly fees, no recharges and no auto-renewals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpark + 2degrees 4G access (multi-network)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4G LTE; LTE-M (Cat-M1) and NB-IoT not supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData allowance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100MB – 2GB per month (select above)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan duration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 – 8 years (select above)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-off — no monthly fees or auto-renewal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalls \u0026amp; SMS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported — data only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIM size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriple-cut: Standard, Micro and Nano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlan validity starts when the SIM first connects to the network\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf the allowance runs out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData pauses until the next month — no excess charges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose your plan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo choices: how much data per month, and how many years. As a starting point:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100MB\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e — a device sending small readings or occasional status updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200MB\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e — more frequent reporting or larger payloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500MB\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e — frequent telemetry, platform check-ins or periodic remote diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1GB\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e — regular remote management, firmware updates or file uploads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2GB\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e — the heaviest reporting configurations and devices with several data streams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual usage depends on reporting frequency, payload size, connection retries, diagnostics and any software traffic the device generates. \u003cstrong\u003eNot sure?\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave some headroom and choose the tier above your estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year for trials and short projects; 3 years for project-length deployments; 5 or 8 years to match the service life of the equipment, with connectivity sorted for the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × triple-cut 4G SIM card (fits Standard, Micro and Nano slots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIM ejector pin and setup instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWill this SIM work with my device?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt may be suitable if your device:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses standard 4G LTE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas a removable physical SIM slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses standard mobile data for normal operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not need SMS or voice for normal ongoing operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G or 3G-only hardware — New Zealand's 3G networks have been shut down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLTE-M (Cat-M1)-only devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNB-IoT-only devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevices without a removable physical SIM slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevices restricted to a proprietary SIM or provider service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevices that require voice or SMS for normal ongoing operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the cellular specification for your exact model — \"4G\" or \"IoT\" on a product label does not confirm which LTE technology the device uses. Unsure? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with the brand and model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a more specific SIM?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS or vehicle tracker in New Zealand → \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gps-tracker-sim-card-nz\"\u003eGPS Tracker SIM Card New Zealand\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny other compatible connected device → you're on the right page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is FinchTel's general device SIM for New Zealand — for compatible connected equipment that doesn't fit a more specific tracking use case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy pay once for a connected device?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnected equipment is installed to run on its own. A monthly SIM brings bills, card expiries and recharge dates along with it — and a missed recharge can interrupt the data the equipment depends on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBilling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonthly SIM: a bill per SIM, every month\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinchTel: one payment for the whole term\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecharge risk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA missed recharge can stop the data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo recharges to miss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeveral devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA stack of recurring bills to manage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne known cost per SIM, paid upfront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBudgeting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOngoing operating cost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed cost per SIM per term\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect your monthly data allowance and plan duration above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour SIM ships to your address in New Zealand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the SIM and power on your device. The plan starts counting from the SIM's first network connection — not the order date — so you can order ahead of an installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpark + 2degrees 4G network access\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SIM can access both the \u003cstrong\u003eSpark and 2degrees 4G networks\u003c\/strong\u003e. The network used depends on availability and service conditions at the device's location — relevant for equipment installed at rural properties, industrial sites and other locations where coverage varies. Check coverage for the installation location before deploying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData only:\u003c\/strong\u003e no voice calls or SMS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard 4G LTE only:\u003c\/strong\u003e LTE-M (Cat-M1), NB-IoT-only and 2G\/3G-only devices are not supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical SIM required:\u003c\/strong\u003e the device must have a removable SIM slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan validity starts on first network connection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf the monthly allowance is used up,\u003c\/strong\u003e data pauses until the next month — there are no excess usage charges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnused data does not roll over.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each month provides the selected allowance; the plan is not a single pooled total.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot designed for\u003c\/strong\u003e continuous video streaming or other sustained high-volume applications. A larger allowance adds data headroom; it does not improve signal or coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRolling out several devices?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne SIM per cellular connection\u003c\/strong\u003e — each device that connects with its own modem needs its own SIM; all on the same plan structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEach plan runs independently\u003c\/strong\u003e from the day that SIM first connects — practical when units go into service at different times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder in bulk\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout; one payment covers every device for its full term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger deployments:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does the plan start counting down?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the day the SIM first connects to the network inside your device — not from the day you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this SIM have monthly fees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. You pay once for the selected plan term. There are no monthly subscription fees or automatic renewals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if the device uses its monthly allowance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData pauses for the rest of that month and resumes with the next monthly allowance. Unused data does not roll over, and there are no excess usage charges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich network does the SIM use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SIM can access both Spark and 2degrees 4G networks. The network used depends on availability and service conditions at the device's location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this SIM support LTE-M (Cat-M1) or NB-IoT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This SIM is for compatible standard 4G LTE devices with a physical SIM and standard mobile data. LTE-M and NB-IoT-only devices need a service built for those technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I order SIMs for several devices?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — select the quantity at checkout. Each SIM's plan runs from its own first connection. For larger deployments, contact us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens when the plan term ends?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData service ends when the term finishes. 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