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 around 120 travel eSIM brands, with about 5, 800 prepaid data plans available. The large selection gives travelers a wide variety of options to match their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Australia?

There are several eSIM providers that offer unlimited data plans for a visit to Australia. Common features include the possibility of speed throttling, and a few plans specify explicit speed caps. For example, Firsty’s single‑day plan only allows about 256 kbps and comes free of charge, but still displays ads. Other manufacturers such as Yoho Mobile and abesteSIM set a maximum speed of around 5 Mbps, while most offer no hard cap but may throttle traffic during peak times. Prices on the unlimited tier range from a low of $0 USD for the very short Firsty plan to roughly $53 USD for longer‑duration plans that reach the 20‑day mark, with most options falling between $2½ and $50 USD. Travelers should pick a plan that matches the length of stay and amount of expected data usage, accounting for any 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?

There are currently no travel eSIM options listed that provide a local Australian phone number together with inbound and outbound SMS capability. The plans that do give a phone number – such as those with a Dialing code of +61 – do not include SMS services, and those that offer SMS services use foreign dialing codes such as +1, +33 or +44, which are not local Australian numbers.

If a local Australian number with SMS is required, you would need to look for an alternative provider not reflected in the current dataset. Travelers who still need communication can use data‑only eSIMs and rely on VoIP or messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram or iMessage over the internet.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: February 15, 2026