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.

May 8, 2025

Truphone

Cian used in Australia 🇦🇺

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

Oct 26, 2024

Roamless

Palmplexused in 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.

Oct 17, 2024

RedteaGO

Henryused in Australia 🇦🇺

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

Apr 1, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Australia offers more than 100 eSIM providers and over 4,500 prepaid data plans. With such a wide range of options, travelers can easily find a plan that fits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Australia?

Yes, several eSIM providers offer unlimited data plans for Australia. Firsty, Billion Connect, MicroEsim, Roamify, Yoho Mobile, Truely, abesteSIM, Yesim, and Airhub all list unlimited data options. Most of these plans allow tethering, and the speed is often throttled; a few have explicit speed limits such as 5 Mbps for Yoho Mobile, abesteSIM, and others. The price of an unlimited plan starts as low as free with Firsty and can go up to roughly $62 USD, depending on the provider and the chosen validity period.

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?

The travel eSIMs that give you a phone number and SMS in Australia are offered by several providers. GlobaleSIM provides a range of Australian‑in‑target plans with a $1‑dialed number (e.g., from $4.00 for 1GB 7‑day data to $28.00 for 20GB 30‑day data) that supports inbound calls and inbound SMS. Roamify offers multiple Australia‑specific eSIMs; some use a local Australian number (+61) for both inbound and outbound voice and SMS, while others use foreign numbers (+44 or +33) that still allow inbound and outbound services. Amigo eSIM and MoreMins eSIM also supply Australian‑target plans that use foreign prepaid numbers (+44 in both cases) and support inbound and outbound calls and SMS.

All of these plans are commercially priced from a few dollars for short‑term data bundles up to around $50–$60 for longer‑term or higher‑capacity packages, and they generally include tethering options where allowed. Thus, travelers can obtain a phone number and SMS capability for use in Australia through any of these providers, though only Roamify’s local‑number offerings give you an actual Australian dialing code.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: October 26, 2025