Find the best eSIM for Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Two travel eSIM providers offer a total of two prepaid data plans for Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and while the selection is somewhat limited, travelers can still choose a plan that matches their needs.

Currently, there are no unlimited data eSIM plans available for Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Travelers visiting the islands should estimate their data usage based on anticipated activities like web browsing, social media, or video streaming. Selecting a plan with a sufficient data allowance to comfortably cover these needs is recommended to avoid potential overage charges or service disruptions.

• Indian Ocean Territories Telecom (IOTT): The primary mobile network operator in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, offering 4G connectivity and various NBN plans.

While major Australian carriers like Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone provide services on the mainland, their coverage in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands is limited. Travelers are advised to check with their providers regarding roaming capabilities and coverage in the region.

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS service are available for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands from Roamify and Orange Travel. These plans provide an inbound and outbound voice line as well as inbound and outbound SMS, and they use the French dialing code +33, so the numbers are not local to the islands but are still usable for calling and texting abroad. The plans are 50‑MB data packages valid for 30 days, with prices starting around $25 and going up to about $36. Should travelers need a local Cocos (Keeling) Islands number, they will need a different solution, as these plans issue a foreign number.