Australia eSIM guide
1 network with 5G · 11 data plans from $2.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Optus 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $2.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $0.70/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $8.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 14 days | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $8.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $13.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $8.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $13.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $49.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Australia
The Australia eSIM connects to Optus. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Australia
- SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
- MEL Melbourne Tullamarine
- BNE Brisbane
- PER Perth
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Australia.
City guides in Australia
About unlimited in Australia
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Australia?
These regional eSIMs include Australia. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Australia eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $8.99.
All 11 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $2.99 | $0.43 | $2.99 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $3.99 | $0.13 | $1.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $5.99 | $0.20 | $1.20 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $8.99 | $0.30 | $0.90 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $13.99 | $0.47 | $0.70 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $8.99 | $3.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $12.99 | $2.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $15.99 | $2.28 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $19.99 | $2.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $35.99 | $2.40 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $49.99 | $1.67 | No cap |
Questions about Australia
Which networks does the Australia eSIM use?
The Australia eSIM connects to Optus. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Australia?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $5.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Australia?
Yes, from $8.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Australia plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Australia?
The main international airports are Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Perth (PER).
Does a regional eSIM cover Australia?
Yes. Oceania and Global include Australia. The smallest, Oceania, covers 8 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.