“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

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 over 180 travel eSIM providers and more than 11, 200 prepaid data plans available for use in Australia. This wide variety of options makes it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that meets their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Australia?

Unlimited eSIM plans are available for Australia from several providers. Most of these plans do not impose a data cap, though many allow the carrier to throttle speed, and a few specify explicit speed limits, such as 5 Mbps for Earth Esim or 1 Mbps for Ohayu. The price range for these unlimited offerings spans roughly $3.50 to $50.00 USD, depending on the validity period and provider. The list of providers that offer unlimited data includes Roamify, Earth Esim, Yesim, Truely, abesteSIM, MicroEsim, Ohayu, Orange Travel, FairPlay, and Airhub.

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, travel eSIM plans that provide a phone number and SMS capability are available for Australia. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, Orange Travel, Airhub, eSIMX and RedEx eSIM offer Australia‑specific plans with inbound and outbound voice and SMS, and include data allowances ranging from 1 GB to 100 GB with validity periods between 7 days and 365 days.

The phone number included in GlobaleSIM, Orange Travel and JamboSim plans carries a foreign dialing code (+1, +48, +33, or +44), so it is not a local Australian number. Airhub, eSIMX and RedEx eSIM plans use the Australian dialing code +61, giving travellers a local‑area number that can be used for calls and texts in the standard way. Prices start around $4 USD and rise with larger data limits and longer validity.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Aug 6, 2026