Brisbane eSIM: what to know before you land
🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia · BNE · 4-day pick: 3 GB for $3.99
Landing in Brisbane
- BNE Brisbane
Airtrain runs from Brisbane Airport into the city and on to the Gold Coast. The ride to the CBD takes about 20 minutes.
- Install the Australia eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at BNE, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Australia, not at purchase.
You'll need about 2 GB over 4 days. 3 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $2.99.
Pay · $3.99Short stays in Brisbane
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $12.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $12.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $8.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Australia eSIM connects to Optus. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Also in Australia
Adelaide · Cairns · Gold Coast · Hobart · Melbourne · Perth · Sydney
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Questions about Brisbane
Which airports serve Brisbane?
Brisbane (BNE). Airtrain runs from Brisbane Airport into the city and on to the Gold Coast. The ride to the CBD takes about 20 minutes.
How much data do I need for 4 days in Brisbane?
About 2 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $3.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $2.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at BNE?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Australia.
Which networks will I use in Brisbane?
The Australia eSIM connects to Optus. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.