“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?

Australia offers approximately 140 travel eSIM providers and about 7, 900 prepaid data plans. With such a wide variety of prepaid plans, travelers can easily find an eSIM that fits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Australia?

Unlimited data eSIM options for Australia do exist. Providers such as Firsty, abesteSIM, MicroEsim, Roamify, Yoho Mobile, Yesim, Earth Esim, Truely and FairPlay offer plans with an unlimited data cap. Many of these plans include speed throttling; for example, Firsty limits speed to 256 kbps, while abesteSIM, Yoho Mobile and Earth Esim cap speeds at 5 Mbps, and abesteSIM also offers a reduced speed of 128 kbps on some plans. The price range for unlimited data plans varies from a free or $0.00 entry with ads for Firsty to about $35.00 for the most comprehensive options such as Roamify. Travelers should consider the potential throttling and plan validity periods when selecting an unlimited data eSIM for Australia.

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?

Travel eSIMs that include a phone number and the ability to make and receive calls and SMS while you’re in Australia are available from several providers listed in eSIMDB. The global operator GlobaleSIM offers Australia‑specific data packages with inbound/outbound voice and inbound SMS from a +1 dial code, which is foreign to Australia (Australia’s dial code is +61). Orange Travel’s Australia plans use either +48 (foreign) or +33 (foreign) phone numbers, while Roamify supplies genuine Australian numbers under a +61 dial code for its 10 GB and 35 GB plans; the company’s other Australia‑named plans use foreign +44 or +33 numbers. Earth Esim, TravelKon and MoreMins eSIM provide Australia‑labelled plans that all use foreign numbers (+33 or +44). Prices for these travel eSIMs range from about $4 USD for a 7‑day, 1 GB plan to more than $100 USD for longer‑term, high‑data packages, with validity periods ranging from 1 day up to 365 days. Therefore, you can obtain a travel eSIM in Australia that gives you a phone number and SMS support, though only Roamify’s +61 offerings give you a local Australian number; the other providers’ numbers are based in foreign dialing codes.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Apr 30, 2026