Which phones work with a Australia eSIM?

Most phones from 2018 onward: iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, plus many recent Xiaomi, Oppo and Motorola models. Your phone must also be carrier-unlocked — check yours in 30 seconds on our compatibility page.

Can I hotspot my laptop or tablet in Australia?

Yes — tethering is included wherever the local partner network allows it, at no extra cost. Handy for sharing data with kids' tablets or getting a laptop online.

How much does a Australia eSIM cost?

Unlimited data from £1.53 per day — the longer the trip, the lower the day rate. A one-week plan starts from £3.04 in total, always shown in full before you pay. No roaming charges can ever appear afterwards.

What if I change my plans?

If the eSIM hasn't been installed and the plan hasn't started, we refund in full within 30 days of purchase — no questions asked.

Australia travel eSIM — stay connected across Australia with My Holiday SIM

Australia eSIM.

Sydney Harbour to the Red Centre — connected across every state and coast.

from £1.53/day · unlimited dataWill my phone work here? →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailHotspot where availableKeep your number5G ready

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days£8.12£0.81/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip£8.12

Every plan: QR by email in minutes · data-only, keep your number · days start on first connection · top up anytime · the total shown is the whole bill. What's included →

Good to know

Australia switched off its 3G networks in 2024, so anything not on 4G or 5G simply won't connect — a travel eSIM runs on exactly the networks that remain.

Unlimited, honestly.

Unlimited plans run at full speed up to a daily fair-use allowance, then at reduced speed until the allowance resets the next day — you're never cut off. Every plan is prepaid: the checkout total is the whole bill, and we never add overage charges.

Hotspot support varies by plan and destination — where it's available for your plan in Australia, it's shown in the plan details before you pay.

The Australia eSIM guide.

Australia is a long-haul trip measured in thousands of kilometres, and data is what stitches it together — ride apps across Sydney and Melbourne, reef-tour bookings out of Cairns, navigation on the Great Ocean Road, and video calls home to the other side of the world. A travel eSIM keeps it all running on one clear price.

How it works on the day

Australia turned off its 3G networks in 2024, so anything not on 4G or 5G simply won't connect — the eSIM runs on exactly the networks that are left. Set it up before the long flight and it's live on Telstra, Optus or Vodafone as you land at Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, your own number still on WhatsApp.

Choosing your days

Nobody flies twenty-four hours for a weekend, so Australia trips run long. Two or three weeks is typical and sits squarely in the discounted band, while a month-long east-coast tour or a working-holiday stint earns the lowest per-day price going.

Australia eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

£1.01

£3.04

—

5 days1GB

£0.60

£3.04

−40%

7 days1GB

£0.43

£3.04

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

£0.81

£8.12

−20%

15 days3GB

£0.54

£8.12

−46%

30 days3GB

£0.27

£8.12

−73%

Unlimited plans7 days £22.34·15 days £30.47·30 days £45.71

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

Where you're headed

Discover Australia.

Black and white geometrical facade of modern Sydney Opera House in expressionism style located on embankment on cloudy day

Scenic view of Sydney Opera House and bustling harbor in cloudy weather, New South Wales, Australia.

A vibrant view of Sydney Harbour Bridge with Luna Park and sailboats highlighting the iconic skyline.

Detailed portrait of a kangaroo outdoors on a sunny day, showcasing its texture and features.

The short version.

A travel eSIM is data only. It sits next to your home SIM, so your number, texts and WhatsApp carry on as normal. Pick unlimited, priced per day, or a fixed bundle of GB if it's mostly maps and messages. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly — the days only start once it first connects in Australia, and it finds a partner network on its own.

Made for your kind of trip.

East-coast toursSydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast on one plan — maps, ride apps and boarding passes the whole way up.

Reef & outback tripsCairns reef tours and the Red Centre run on your phone; coverage follows the towns and major highways.

Working-holiday staysLong-stay day rates suit the months-long trips — job apps, banking and calls home without a local SIM.

Visiting familyWeeks with relatives across Perth, Adelaide or Melbourne, reachable on your own home WhatsApp number.

Coverage in Australia.

5G in supported areas on compatible devices; 4G more widely available

Connected · 5G

Telstra
Optus
Vodafone

Popular places covered

SydneyMelbourneBrisbaneGold CoastCairnsPerthAdelaideUluru

City by city

Australia eSIM, city by city.

Heading somewhere specific in Australia? Each city guide covers the local airport, the areas you'll lean on data, and the same national Australia eSIM — one plan, wherever you land.

Sydney eSIM Melbourne eSIM Brisbane eSIM Gold Coast eSIM Cairns eSIM

Before you fly