“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?

In Australia, travelers can choose from over 140 travel eSIM brands and more than 8000 prepaid data plans. Because of the wide variety of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that matches their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Australia?

Absolutely, there are several eSIM providers that offer unlimited data plans for travelers visiting Australia. The available options range from a few dollars to around thirty‑three dollars, giving users a broad spectrum of price points to choose from. Several of these plans come with a simple, one‑day validity period, while others extend up to a month.

While the data allowance itself is unlimited, most providers apply a speed cap or throttle after a certain usage threshold. For instance, a few plans limit speeds to around 5 Mbps and may reduce speed further if traffic volume is high, and one free offering caps speed at 256 kbps while displaying ads. For others, the exact speed throttling details are not specified but a general slowdown after heavy use is indicated.

In summary, travelers can select an unlimited plan that fits their budget, keeping in mind that speed may be constrained after initial high‑volume usage. The price range for these unlimited data eSIMs in Australia spans from free to approximately $33.31 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 include a phone number and SMS for Australia are offered by providers such as GlobaleSIM, Orange Travel, Roamify, MoreMins eSIM, and Earth Esim. The plans use dialing codes of +1, +61, +48, +33, and +44, corresponding to the United States, Australia, Poland, France, and the United Kingdom respectively. Roamify provides local Australian numbers with its +61 plans, which run from 10 GB for 15 days at $25.00 USD to 35 GB for 15 days at $40.00 USD. The other providers deliver foreign numbers: GlobaleSIM offers Australian‑targeted data plans with a +1 number; Orange Travel, Earth Esim, and MoreMins eSIM provide plans with numbers from +33, +48, or +44. All listed plans support inbound and outbound voice calls and inbound SMS, and most also allow outbound SMS. Prices start around $4.00 USD for a 1 GB plan and rise above $50.00 USD for larger data packages, with validity periods generally ranging from 7 days to 30 days.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Apr 8, 2026