250 verified plans from 18 providers, compared side by side.
See all 250 plansAustralia's national telecommunications networks are Telstra, Optus and TPG Telecom (Vodafone). In major cities and along populated coastal corridors, 4G LTE and 5G coverage is fast and widespread.
Australia completed the shutdown of all 3G mobile networks in late 2024. Connected devices must support 4G VoLTE on Australian frequencies — particularly Band 28 (700 MHz) — for both data and emergency calls.
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Lowest price · Cheapest unlimited
$0.91
$0.91/day
WiiLineUnlimited for 1 day
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$1.60
$0.05/day
WiiLine1 GB for 30 days
Visit WiiLine(opens in a new tab)See in the listCheapest for a week or more
$1.34
$0.19/day
WiiLine1 GB for 7 days
Visit WiiLine(opens in a new tab)See in the list250 of 250 plans for Australia
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Showing the first 15, in the order chosen above.
The cheapest plan from each provider that lasts at least this long. Data allowance in brackets.
| Provider | 3+ days | 7+ days | 15+ days | 30+ days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | $11.503 days (unlimited) | $26.507 days (unlimited) | $45.0015 days (unlimited) | $66.5030 days (unlimited) |
| Holafly | $11.903 days (unlimited) | $27.507 days (unlimited) | $51.5015 days (unlimited) | $76.5030 days (unlimited) |
| aloSIM | $11.503 days (unlimited) | $4.007 days (1 GB) | $6.5015 days (2 GB) | $8.0030 days (3 GB) |
| Ubigi | $4.007 days (1 GB) | $4.007 days (1 GB) | $8.0015 days (3 GB) | $16.0030 days (10 GB) |
| Saily | $18.995 days (unlimited) | $3.997 days (1 GB) | $48.9915 days (unlimited) | $7.9930 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMX | $3.803 days (unlimited) | $3.207 days (3 GB) | $12.9015 days (unlimited) | $3.8030 days (3 GB) |
| eTravelSim | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $6.9915 days (2 GB) | $7.9930 days (3 GB) |
| SimOptions | $1.503 days (1 GB) | $5.907 days (5 GB) | $19.9015 days (20 GB) | $49.5030 days (50 GB) |
| GoMoWorld | $4.997 days (4 GB) | $4.997 days (4 GB) | $12.9930 days (17 GB) | $12.9930 days (17 GB) |
| Jetpac | $6.003 days (5 GB) | $12.007 days (10 GB) | $37.5021 days (20 GB) | $63.5030 days (50 GB) |
| eSIMGlobe | $2.907 days (1 GB) | $2.907 days (1 GB) | $3.9015 days (3 GB) | $4.5030 days (3 GB) |
| Voye | $9.007 days (5 GB) | $9.007 days (5 GB) | $15.0015 days (8 GB) | $23.0030 days (15 GB) |
| eSIM2Fly | $2.607 days (1 GB) | $2.607 days (1 GB) | $4.8015 days (3 GB) | $5.1030 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMo | $3.907 days (1 GB) | $3.907 days (1 GB) | $8.5030 days (3 GB) | $8.5030 days (3 GB) |
| Virgin Connect Roam | $3.007 days (1 GB) | $3.007 days (1 GB) | $5.0015 days (2 GB) | $7.5030 days (3 GB) |
| Airhub | $2.493 days (1 GB) | $6.497 days (3 GB) | $8.4915 days (5 GB) | $13.4930 days (10 GB) |
| Roamix | $4.657 days (1 GB) | $4.657 days (1 GB) | $6.2015 days (3 GB) | $6.5030 days (3 GB) |
| WiiLine | $1.173 days (1 GB) | $1.347 days (1 GB) | $1.5015 days (1 GB) | $1.6030 days (1 GB) |
3G shutdown and VoLTE requirement
Australia completely turned off all 3G networks in 2024 (Vodafone in January, Telstra and Optus in October). Devices must support 4G VoLTE — specifically LTE Band 28 (700 MHz) — to connect to data and emergency triple zero (000) services. Older 3G-only or incompatible international phones will receive no mobile signal.
Source: AMTA — Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association
Outback and regional network reach
Australia spans over 7.6 million square kilometres with vast uninhabited territory. Telstra covers over 99% of the population and has by far the largest regional and outback footprint. Optus and Vodafone offer strong metropolitan and highway coverage, but signal drops quickly once you venture into remote national parks or desert tracks.
Source: AMTA — Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association
Prepaid registration vs travel eSIM
Under Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulations, purchasing a local prepaid SIM in Australia requires identity verification with passport details. International travel eSIMs roaming on Australian partner networks connect upon arrival without local paperwork.
Source: AMTA — Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association
| Provider | Networks it lists |
|---|---|
| Airalo | Not named |
| Holafly | Not named |
| aloSIM | Optus |
| Ubigi | Not named |
| Saily | Not named |
| eSIMX | Not named |
| eTravelSim | Not named |
| SimOptions | Not named |
| GoMoWorld | Not named |
| Jetpac | Not named |
| eSIMGlobe | Optus, Vodafone |
| Voye | Not named |
| eSIM2Fly | Optus, Vodafone |
| eSIMo | Not named |
| Virgin Connect Roam | Not named |
| Airhub | Not named |
| Roamix | Optus |
| WiiLine | Vodafone Australia |
In our check on 25 Oct 2026, the cheapest verified plan for Australia was WiiLine's australia unlimited (500 mb/day), 1 day at $0.91. For a week or more, the cheapest was WiiLine at $1.34 for 7 days. A 30-day plan started at $1.60 (WiiLine). Prices change, so confirm on the provider's site.
Your device must support 4G LTE and 5G with VoLTE on Australian frequencies (Band 28 / 700 MHz is essential for regional coverage). Most modern iPhones and Android smartphones support these bands.
Telstra has the widest geographical reach across regional and rural areas. In capital cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane), Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all provide fast, reliable coverage.
Single-country Australia plans only work within Australia. Multi-country Oceania or global plans cover both Australia and New Zealand.
Single-country plans stop at the border. Compare nearby destinations, or see Oceania prices side by side.
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