eSIM for Australia
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Australia eSIM plans start at $3.99. 12 prepaid packages cover 1 GB to 50 GB plus daily-unlimited over 3 to 30 days. Data runs on Optus. Pay once and the QR code lands in your inbox — your regular SIM stays in the phone.
Fixed data
Daily unlimited
Trip data planner
Australia trip: how much data do I need?
Pick a trip length and how you use your phone. Every answer is a Australia plan on sale today.
Plan for about 3.4 GB–7 GB for this trip.
Recommended from the current Australia plans
Its validity and daily high-speed allowance fit this usage profile for 7 days.
Also fits
Every answer for Australia at a glance
| Trip | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavy |
| 10 days | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavy |
| 14 days | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
| 30 days | Light | Everyday | HeavyNo plan fits | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
Planning estimates, not a guarantee: video quality, uploads and hotspot use change real usage. Compare destinations in the data calculator
Using an eSIM in Australia
Australia's main mobile networks are Telstra, Optus and Vodafone, which is part of TPG Telecom. Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and the main coastal towns are well covered for maps, ride apps and bookings.
Distances are the real planning issue. Between cities and across the Outback there can be hundreds of kilometres with no signal at all, so mobile data helps in towns and ahead-of-time downloads matter on the road.
Good to know
- Remote stretches beyond populated areas of the Nullarbor, the Red Centre, the Kimberley, Cape York and the Northern Territory can have no mobile signal. Check current coverage maps before long drives and download what you need.
- Public transport cards and apps such as Opal in Sydney and myki in Melbourne are used alongside journey planners that need a live connection.
- Uber and DiDi operate in major cities, and both need data; you can book and pay before you reach the pick-up point.
Australia eSIM questions
- Will my eSIM work in the Outback and on long drives?
- In towns and along the busiest highways, usually, but remote roads can go for hours without signal on any network. Download offline maps and let someone know your route before setting off.
- Does an Australia eSIM include Tasmania and the Great Barrier Reef islands?
- Tasmania's towns and the larger resort islands are served by Australian networks, but remote areas and small islands can be patchy. Check the coverage on the package and keep offline maps for hikes and boat trips.
- Can I use my Australia eSIM on a campervan trip along the coast?
- Coastal cities and most towns have service, so maps, bookings and campsite apps usually work there. Between towns, especially in Western Australia and the north, plan for gaps and download what you need first.
