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?

There are over 100 travel eSIM providers and more than 4, 600 prepaid data plans available for use in Australia. With a wide variety of options, travelers can easily 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 includes ads and a maximum speed of 256 kbps. Billion Connect, MicroEsim, Roamify, Yoho Mobile, Truely, abesteSIM, Yesim and Airhub all provide unlimited data plans ranging from 1 to 30 days (or 7‑15 days for Airhub). Most of these plans allow tethering but include the possibility of speed throttling; Yoho Mobile, abesteSIM and Airhub list explicit speed limits of about 5 Mbps, while Firsty’s limit is 256 kbps and other providers’ throttling details are unspecified. The price of unlimited plans starts at zero dollars with Firsty and goes up to roughly sixty dollars, with most plans falling between a few dollars and the high‑sixties or early seventies for more extensive validity periods. Travelers should choose a plan whose validity and tolerable speed limits match their usage needs and budget.

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: November 2, 2025