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 more than 120 travel eSIM brands available for use in Australia, with more than 5, 400 prepaid data plans. The extensive selection gives travelers a wide variety of options, making it easy to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Australia?

Unlimited data eSIM plans are available for travellers heading to Australia. Several providers such as Firsty, Billion Connect, MicroEsim, Roamify, Yoho Mobile, Truely, abesteSIM, Yesim, FairPlay and Airhub offer plans that list their data allowance as unlimited. Most of these packages note that speed can be throttled; a few have explicit speed limits, for example Firsty caps speeds to 256 kbps, while Yoho Mobile and abesteSIM impose a 5 Mbps ceiling. The price spectrum for these unlimited options ranges from a free or very low‑cost plan like Firsty’s $0.00 offer up to about $52.55 for a 15‑day allowance from providers such as Yoho Mobile. When choosing an unlimited plan, it is advisable to review the specific throttling policy and the network coverage details, as these factors influence real‑world data speeds in 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 eSIM plans in Australia that provide a phone number with SMS support are available from several providers, most notably GlobaleSIM, Roamify and MoreMins eSIM. GlobaleSIM offers phone numbers that carry the +1 dialing code (a foreign number), with inbound voice and SMS on all its plans and outbound SMS on selected larger‑capacity packages. Roamify supplies a range of options that support inbound and outbound voice and SMS, using dialing codes that include +1, +44 (UK), +61 (local Australian number, though these plans do not include SMS) and +33 (France). The plan listed as “Australia eSIM 15 GB Unlimited Call & SMS” uses a UK number (+44) but gives full SMS functionality, while the Australian‑dial‑code (+61) eSIMs offer local calling only. MoreMins eSIM provides a UK phone number (+44) that allows both inbound and outbound voice and SMS. Prices for these packages typically start around $4 USD for the smallest data allocations and can rise to well over $100 USD for the largest data‑heavy or long‑term plans.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: January 30, 2026