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eSIM Australia

An Australia eSIM supports city transport in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane as well as long drives along the coast, trips to the Great Barrier Reef, and flights into the Outback. Distances are large, so plan data around how you will get between stops.

5 available plansPlans from $3.495G
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$1.75 / GB$17.49
Plan type

Data only

Validity period

Starts when you connect to a compatible network

Data top-up

Top-up available

Hotspot on this plan

Available

Activation

Within 180 days of purchase

A regional or global eSIM covers Australia and the other stops on your route with one plan.

Everything you need for Australia

Install before departure, then activate when you arrive. No shop visits, roaming surprises, or plastic SIM cards.

Coverage

Selected local networks

Plan type

Data only

Network

Optus

Hotspot

Available on selected plans

Networks in Australia

The Australia plans on this page connect to these local networks.

Optus
5G

Using mobile data in Australia

An Australia eSIM supports city transport in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane as well as long drives along the coast, trips to the Great Barrier Reef, and flights into the Outback. Distances are large, so plan data around how you will get between stops.

Coverage during your trip

Coverage reaches most of the population but only part of the landmass. Cities and coastal towns are usually well covered, while the Outback, stretches of highway between towns, national parks, and offshore reef trips can have no signal at all.

Choosing and preparing your plan

For road trips or campervan travel, download offline maps and fuel stops before leaving each town, and consider extra data for hotspot use. Check the coverage list if you are also visiting New Zealand, which needs a separate plan unless it is listed.

Navigate city transport and coastal drives
Prepare offline maps for the Outback
Share data on campervan trips

Australia eSIM questions

Will an Australia eSIM work in the Outback?

Coverage in remote areas is limited to towns and some highways, and long stretches have no signal. Download maps, fuel stops, and accommodation details before leaving each town, and consider a satellite option for truly remote travel.

Does an Australia eSIM also work in New Zealand?

Only if New Zealand appears in the plan's coverage list. Otherwise, add a New Zealand eSIM or compare an Oceania regional plan.

How much data do I need for a road trip in Australia?

Navigation over long distances and passengers sharing a hotspot use more data than city sightseeing. Estimate for the whole trip and choose extra headroom if you will stream or upload video.

Ready when you are

Pack connection for Australia

Choose a plan today. Activate it whenever your trip begins.

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