“Unfortunately, the SIM card was very unreliable in Australia. Despite having full 4G/5G signal, we often had to wait several minutes for websites to load. There are definitely better SIM card options available for Australia.”

Kevin

May 8, 2025

Truphone Australia

“Barely usable, so slow and spotty coverage. My wife had no problems with a different provider so it's definitely the SIM.”

Cian

Oct 26, 2024

Roamless Australia

“installed today on to a Telco Village eSim.me physical sim card. Worked first time on the install. no messing about with apn settings etc.

Only need it to stream Spotify and radio stations online so can't say how fast it is but it connected to the Telstra network in Australia which has the best coverage. From what I've read Roamless allow roaming on multiple carriers in certain countries so useful if one carrier is out of reach.

only had it a few hours so can't say anything about reliability yet. but the built in voip calling to landlines from the app is a nice touch, using the credit in your account. and to make a call you don't even need to be using their eSim. any data connection will work.
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Palmplex

Oct 17, 2024

RedteaGO Australia

“The esim works on my iPad and speed is decent. The setup was almost seamless. Very good so far.”

Henry

Apr 1, 2022

Australia Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Australia

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Australia, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

There are more than 150 travel eSIM providers and over 8000 prepaid data plans available for Australia. The extensive selection makes it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Australia?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Australia are available from several providers. Firsty offers a 1‑day unlimited plan that is free but the speed is capped at 256 kbps and may be throttled. abesteSIM, Yoho Mobile, MicroEsim, Billion Connect, Roamify, Yesim, Earth Esim, and Truely all provide unlimited data for periods ranging from 1 to 15 days. These plans allow tethering, but most include a speed limit of 5 Mbps and may be subject to throttling once the cap is reached. The price of unlimited plans starts at $0.00 (Firsty) and goes up to around $25.50, with most providers offering options between roughly $2.40 and $25.35. If you are looking for an unrestricted data experience, you can choose any of these options, keeping in mind the speed restrictions that may apply.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Australia?

Telstra: Australia's largest telecommunications company, offering extensive mobile coverage, including remote areas, and a comprehensive range of services.
Optus: The second-largest provider, delivering widespread 4G and 5G coverage across major cities and regional areas, with competitive plans and promotions.
Vodafone: A key player in the Australian mobile market, providing reliable services and recently enhancing its coverage through a network-sharing agreement with Optus.

In addition to these major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Australia hosts several Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). MVNOs offer mobile services by leasing access from the major carriers, often providing cost-effective alternatives. Notable local MVNOs include Boost Mobile and ALDImobile. However, it's important to note that most travel eSIMs rely on MNO infrastructure, not MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Australia?

Yes, there are several travel eSIM options that supply a phone number and SMS capability for Australia. The providers that offer such plans include GlobaleSIM, Orange Travel, Roamify, MoreMins eSIM, and TravelKon. GlobaleSIM’s Australia packages typically use a foreign US number with dialing code +1, offering inbound SMS and, in most cases, inbound and outbound voice, while some plans include outbound SMS as well. Orange Travel’s Australia plans use dialing codes +48 and +33, giving access to foreign numbers and supporting both inbound and outbound voice and SMS. Roamify provides a mix of options: some with a local Australian number using dialing code +61 and full inbound/outbound voice and SMS, and others with foreign numbers such as +1 or +44 for UK, again supporting both voice and SMS. MoreMins eSIM offers a UK phone number with dialing code +44 for use in Australia, and TravelKon supplies French numbers with dialing code +33, also supporting full telephony features. Prices for these plans begin at around $4.00 for the smallest GlobaleSIM Australia data pack and can rise to approximately $67 for larger data packages, while validity spans from 7 to 365 days, and many packages allow tethering for additional device connectivity.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: May 14, 2026