Australia eSIM
Stay connected in Australia.
Prepaid data on Optus, live the moment you land in Australia. Choose 1GB to 50GB, or unlimited daily, sent by email within minutes. No roaming bills, no local SIM.
Instant delivery • 3G/4G/5G • Optus
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Choose your plan, 1GB to 50GB, or unlimited daily.
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Get your Australia eSIM QR code by email, usually within minutes.
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Scan to install before you fly. No data is used yet.
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Land at Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane and connect automatically.
New to eSIM? We'll guide you.
Clear, simple setup steps for iPhone and Android arrive in the same email as your QR code, and we're a quick message away if you ever need a hand. Buy with confidence.
CoverageAustralia, nationwide
NetworksOptus
Plans1GB to 50GB, or unlimited daily
Speeds3G/4G/5G
Does an eSIM work in Australia?
Yes. This eSIM runs on Optus. Coverage is strong in cities and along the coast, thinner in the remote outback, and it covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. It can thin out only in very remote areas.
How much data do I need in Australia?
Most travelers use 1 to 2GB a day in Australia. A week around the cities is comfortable on 10GB. Longer trips lean to 20GB or unlimited daily.
Is the Australia eSIM unlimited?
Our daily plans give you unlimited data at full speed each day. If you prefer a fixed amount, choose a prepaid plan from the 1GB to 50GB, or unlimited daily range above.
Will the Australia eSIM work on my phone?
Yes, on any eSIM-compatible unlocked device, including iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy models. It installs alongside your normal SIM, so nothing is removed.
When should I install my Australia eSIM?
Install it before you fly, ideally the night before. Activation uses no data, so you are online the moment you land in Australia.
Can I keep my number and use WhatsApp?
Yes. The Australia eSIM adds data only, so your regular SIM keeps your number for calls and texts. Apps like WhatsApp work over the eSIM.
What happens when I use up the daily full-speed data?
On unlimited daily plans you are never cut off. After each day's full-speed allowance, data continues unlimited at a reduced speed until the day resets, enough for messages, email and maps anywhere in Australia.
Can I hotspot to my laptop or travel partner?
Yes. Tethering works on our plans, so you can share the connection with a laptop or a travel partner in Australia. Heavy hotspot use counts toward your daily full-speed data.
Is it too early to buy my Australia eSIM?
It is never too early. Validity starts on your first connection in Australia, not at purchase. Buy today, install whenever you like, and the plan sits ready until you land.
What if the eSIM does not work on my phone?
You are covered. Check the compatibility notes before buying, and if your eSIM will not connect and we cannot fix it, you get a full refund. Refunds are available any time until the eSIM is installed.
Pick your plan above, and we'll have you connected before you land.
Compatible with iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy models. Data-only plan. No calls or SMS.