ZenSim Announced as Official Connectivity Partner for NZ WUG Team

University and student-athlete connectivity is getting a boost, as University and Tertiary Sport New Zealand (UTSNZ) proudly welcomes ZenSim as the Official Connectivity Partner of the New Zealand World University Games Team heading to the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games.

UTSNZ has partnered with ZenSim, an Australian-founded tech company providing digital travel eSIMs that are flexible, affordable, and hassle-free. ZenSim’s travel eSims remove the need for physical SIM cards, offering instant activation and reliable mobile data connectivity in over 200 countries - including Germany, where the Games will be held across three cities, ten sports venues, and multiple accommodation sites.

"UTSNZ is thrilled to partner with ZenSim," says UTSNZ Executive Director, Sarah Anderson. "This collaboration ensures our delegation can stay connected - sharing updates, coordinating logistics, and celebrating moments - no matter where they are across the Rhine-Ruhr region. It's another step toward providing world-class support for our student-athletes and team members."

With athletes and staff dispersed across a large geographical footprint in Germany, seamless communication is vital. ZenSim’s eSIMs will empower Team NZ with uninterrupted mobile data, making it easier to stay in touch with teammates, coaches, support personnel, and loved ones at home. Whether it’s for performance updates, location tracking, or sharing those post-podium selfies - ZenSim will make staying connected simple.

Co-Founder of ZenSim, Josh Warner, adds: “We’re stoked to be backing Team NZ as part of our mission as ‘the nice telco’. ZenSim exists to make travel less stressful and more connected. Supporting New Zealand’s student-athletes as they chase their dreams on the world stage is exactly the kind of meaningful connection we’re here to enable.”

ZenSim’s start-up spirit and customer-first approach make them a natural fit for the NZ university games team. Just like New Zealand’s student-athletes, ZenSim is bold, adaptable, and driven by purpose. With a focus on innovation and personal service, the ZenSim team understands the unique challenges of travelling young people - and is committed to making things easy and stress-free. For a generation that values flexibility, speed, and being heard, ZenSim is more than a service provider - they're a teammate.

As the team prepares to depart, each member of the delegation will receive their ZenSim travel eSIM - ready to plug in, activate, and go from day one.

About ZenSim
ZenSim is a digital-first travel eSIM provider offering affordable, flexible mobile data plans in over 200 countries. Founded by a team of Australian tech innovators, ZenSim is on a mission to simplify travel connectivity with a focus on sustainability, customer care, and keeping people connected, wherever they go. Learn more at zensim.co.nz.