“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?

There are around 130 travel eSIM providers and over 6300 prepaid data plans available for Australia. With this broad selection, travelers can easily find an eSIM that meets their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Australia?

Yes, several eSIM providers offer unlimited data plans for Australia. Most of these plans include a speed throttling feature; for example, Firsty caps speeds at 256 kbps, while Yoho Mobile, abesteSIM, and similar plans limit speeds to 5 Mbps. Other providers, such as Billion Connect, MicroEsim, Roamify, Truely, Yesim, FairPlay, and Airhub, also list speed throttling but do not specify an exact limit in their standard features. The validity periods for these unlimited plans range from one day to thirty days, with most offering durations between one and fifteen days. Prices for unlimited data eSIMs vary from as low as $0.00 USD for a one‑day plan with Firsty to around $53 USD for a 15‑day plan from Yoho Mobile, giving travelers a price range of roughly $0 to $53 USD for unlimited data coverage 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?

Yes, several travel eSIM providers offer plans that include a phone number and SMS capability while you are in Australia. Providers that meet these criteria include GlobaleSIM, Roamify, MoreMins eSIM and TravelKon. These plans provide either inbound or inbound/outbound voice and SMS, with dialing codes ranging from +61 (local Australian numbers) to +44 (UK) or +33 (France) and +1 (USA). Travelers can choose a plan that supplies a local Australian number (e.g., certain Roamify options with dialing code +61) or a foreign‑coded number; in the latter case the number is not local to Australia but still allows two‑way texting. Pricing and validity vary widely, with data limits from 1 GB to 40 GB, durations from 7 days to 365 days, and prices from roughly $4.00 USD up to $95 USD for longer‑term plans.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Mar 1, 2026