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 for Cocos (Keeling) Islands are available from providers such as Roamify and Orange Travel. Both offer 30‑day plans, with prices starting around $25–$36 USD. The plans include a 50 MB data allowance, 10 minutes of voice calls, and 50 SMS, and they allow tethering.

Telephony on these plans uses the dialing code +33, which is not the local code for Cocos (Keeling) Islands. This means the phone number will be a foreign number, not a local Cocos (Keeling) Islands number, but it supports inbound and outbound voice calls as well as inbound and outbound SMS.