“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

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?

There are roughly 160 travel eSIM brands and around 9, 400 prepaid data plans available for use in Australia, offering a wide variety of options that make it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Australia?

Yes, several eSIM providers offer unlimited data plans for Australia. These include Billion Connect, Roamify, RedEx eSIM, Earth Esim, Truely, Yesim, abesteSIM, MicroEsim, FairPlay, and Airhub. Most of the plans allow tethering and may throttle speed during high‑usage periods; Earth Esim specifically limits speed to 5 Mbps. The price for unlimited plans varies, generally ranging from around $3.00 to $50.00 USD, depending on the provider and 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?

Travel eSIM plans that provide a phone number with SMS capability for Australia are available from several providers. GlobaleSIM offers Australian‑specific eSIMs that use a +1 dialing code and allow inbound voice calls and inbound SMS, while ESIM.DOG, Orange Travel, Roamify, Airhub and RedEx eSIM also sell Australian‑while‑travel plans that give callers a +61 or a foreign number (for example +44, +33 or +48). All of these plans include inbound and outbound SMS, and most also allow inbound and outbound voice calls. The plans vary in data allowance from 1 GB to 100 GB and in validity from 7 days to 365 days, with prices starting around US$4 for a 7‑day plan and going up to roughly US$120 for the longest‑lasting, highest‑capacity options. The +61‑dialed numbers provide a local Australian experience, whereas the +44, +33 and +48 numbers use foreign dialing codes and would not be considered local Australian numbers.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Jun 16, 2026