Works in Sydney
Sydney is where most visitors to Australia head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Optus and Telstra.
Australia eSIM
20 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
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Lite gives you 1 GB a day at full speed and Heavy gives you 3 GB. After that the plan keeps working at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Australia
- Optus and Telstra
- Technology
- 3G/4G/5G
- Routed via
- Singapore
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
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Why RoamZivo for Australia
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Australia, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Australia
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Australia travel data guide
A Australia eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Australia that you install before you fly. Plans in Australia run on Optus and Telstra, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 20 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 50 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $1.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on some of the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Australia & New Zealand eSIM covers Australia and 1 other country on one plan, from $3.99. The Oceania eSIM covers Australia and 7 other countries on one plan, from $5.99. The Asia Pacific eSIM covers Australia and 19 other countries on one plan, from $10.99. The Global eSIM covers Australia and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Australia, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in Australia from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Australia FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Australia?
It connects wherever Optus and Telstra have signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Australia, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 1 day from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Australia?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Which network does the eSIM for Australia use?
The eSIM for Australia connects to Optus, which our catalogue lists as a 5G network. Plans are sold as 3G/4G/5G or 4G/5G. The network type you see depends on your phone and your location.
Is 10 GB enough for a month in Australia?
For most visitors to Australia, 10 GB over 30 days covers maps, messaging, email and social apps with WiFi doing the heavy work at night. Daily video or hotspot use needs the 50 GB plan or an unlimited one.
Can I buy a travel eSIM for just one day in Australia?
Yes, Australia has three fixed plans valid for 1 day, with 1 GB, 3 GB or 5 GB, and unlimited plans that also start at 1 day. They suit a long stopover or a single day ashore.
Should I install the Australia eSIM before I fly?
Yes, install it at home over WiFi and switch it on after you land in Australia. Installing does not use up any days, because the plan only starts when the eSIM first connects to a network there.
Can I keep my home SIM active in Australia?
Yes, your home SIM can stay active for calls and texts while the eSIM handles data. Set the eSIM as the mobile data line and turn data roaming off on the home SIM to avoid charges from your carrier.
Why does a website think I am in Singapore?
Traffic on the Australia plans is routed through Singapore, so some sites read your location from there. The eSIM is still working normally. It only affects how websites guess where you are.
Can I top up my Australia eSIM?
Top up is supported on some Australia plans and not on others. The plan card shows which. If your plan does not have it, you can buy a second plan and install it as a new eSIM.
How do I top up if I run low?
Open My eSIMs, pick this eSIM and choose a top up. It goes onto the same eSIM, so there is no new QR code to scan.
