Australia: Buy the Best SIM Cards | 2024 Guide

Australia – known for the Sydney Opera House, the Great Barrier Reef & kangaroos that want to punch you when they get the chance.

The country is so large, the 6th largest in the world, that it is often considered a continent on its own.

While New Zealand, its brother, is often omitted from world maps – the unwanted child?

Nah, New Zealand is fabulous. But let's stick to Australia for now.

Australia has become a popular destination for education, especially for students from the Pacific Oceania region.

The country also attracts many European youngsters, who can take advantage of the Working Holiday (or Work and Holiday) schemes, allowing them to stay for a year and up to three years to work and explore the country.

While mentioning all the attractions you should see and experience could be a 2000+ article blog on its own, there is no reason to be bored in Australia.

The country has become more expensive over the years, so any way to save some cash while in Australia to spend on experiences is appreciated.

One thing that has surprisingly stayed affordable is mobile data rates – they are low for regional standards and globally.

In fact, Australia is one of the three countries in Oceania (behind Fiji and Samoa) and 53 globally, where the average cost of 1 GB of data is lower than 1 USD.

Moreover, there is healthy competition in terms of choice, keeping the prices down.

So, are SIM cards expensive in Australia? Not really.

You can get an Australian SIM card for 2 AUD (1.30 USD). But SIM cards with plans range from 10 AUD (6.45 USD) to 300 AUD (192.80 USD) – available in Telstra, Optus & Vodafone stores and from resellers, like grocery stores and electronic shops. SIM cards are also sold at most international airports, including Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).

If you are flying into Brisbane Airport, Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport or Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some reading time. Click here for Canberra Airport (CBR).

Before you call me crazy for thinking a 300 AUD SIM card is cheap, such starter packs include plans that are valid for a whole year.

Such options are useful for overseas students and those planning to work in Australia for a year… or three.

But honestly, I do be crazy though 🤪.

So, what else do you need to know about Australian SIM cards? A lot if you want to be informed and save a lot of money.

In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Australia. Let's get started, shall we?

Original publication: 13th of October 2019. Last updated: 15th of November 2023.

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Table of Contents

What is the Best SIM Card in Australia?

If you want to buy the best SIM card in Australia, I recommend going with Telstra. It has the best coverage and the fastest speeds. Consider Boost Mobile, the only Telstra MVNO with full access to the Telstra network, for cheaper rates than Telstra itself.

Australia has three mobile operators and 12 Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:

• Telstra
• Optus
• Vodafone Australia (TPG Telecom)
• ALDImobile (Telstra MVNO)
• Amaysim (Optus MVNO)
• Australia Post Mobile (Optus MVNO)
• Belong Mobile (Telstra MVNO)
• Boost Mobile Australia (Telstra MVNO)
• Coles Mobile (Optus MVNO)
• Gomo Australia (Optus MVNO) – not accepting new customers & is shutting down in December 2023
• JB Hi-Fi Mobile (Telstra MVNO)
• Lebara Australia (Vodafone Australia (TPG Telecom) MVNO)
• Lycamobile Australia (Telstra MVNO)
• Telsim Australia (Telstra MVNO)
• Woolworths Mobile (Telstra MVNO)

In this guide, I will only stick to the mobile operators and MVNOs bolded above, as they are the most popular options for travelers.

I decided to stop reviewing MVNOs (in most cases) and spend that testing time on travel eSIMs (like the ones for Australia, for example) instead because most Phone Travel Wiz readers avoid MVNOs. But if you really want a SIM card from an unbolded option, you have to do the research yourself, I am afraid.

Anyone, including tourists and visitors, can buy an Australian SIM card from Telstra, Optus & Vodafone and the numerous MVNOs offering prepaid services without restrictions.

Regarding the registration requirements, you must show your passport at the point of purchase (if you buy your SIM card in Telstra, Optus, or Vodafone stores + select airports (resellers)) or go through self-registration on the mobile operators' or MVNOs' websites.

Where Can You Buy an Australian SIM Card (+Prices)?

You can get an Australian SIM card in Telstra, Optus & Vodafone stores. Resellers, like post offices, newsstands & grocery stores, also sell SIM cards. Some airports may sell (tourist) SIM cards (at higher prices).

You can expect to pay the following for Australian SIM cards:

• Telstra: 2 AUD + various starter plans
• Optus: 2 AUD + various starter plans
• Vodafone Australia: 2 AUD + various starter plans
• Amaysim: 2 AUD + various starter plans
• Boost Mobile Australia: 2 AUD + various starter plans
• Lebara Australia: 2 AUD + various starter plans
• Lycamobile Australia: 2 AUD + various starter plans

The following Australian mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:

• Optus: 30 AUD 35 AUD & 45 AUD (Optus Travelers SIM)

Be aware that SIM cards sold at airports can be more expensive than the prices mentioned earlier.

Use the Wise Currency Converter tool (free) for up-to-date AUD (Australian Dollar) to your currency (let's say NZD – New Zealand Dollar) exchange rates.

For reference, below are some exchange rates between AUD and USD (US Dollars):

• 1 AUD = 0.65 USD
• 10 AUD = 6.45 USD
• 100 AUD = 64.25 USD
• 1000 AUD = 642.60 USD

For any other currency, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

(Travel) eSIMs for Australia

The use of (travel) eSIMs has exploded in recent years.

Not only do more phones have eSIM capability (some US-sold iPhones are eSIM-only), but the number of providers adopting technology has proliferated as well.

This includes local mobile operators offering eSIM and platforms selling eSIMs (travel eSIMs).

If you want a local Australian eSIM, you can get one from Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, Amaysim & Lebara.

But remember that you have to comply with Australia's SIM card registration regulations, even when you get an Australian eSIM.

If you do not wish to deal with registration for whatever reason, like privacy, consider getting a travel eSIM for Australia.

Many eSIM providers have eSIMs for Australia and even global eSIMs, which I discuss in my Australia eSIM buying guide.

Here is a quick introduction to your Australia travel eSIM options:

• Airalo: Yes! Go! (Australia only) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS)
• Alosim: Australia
• Holafly: Australia – unlimited data eSIMs
• Nomad: Australia, APAC (15 or 20 countries, depending on the variant), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant)
• SimOptions: Asia & Oceania (32 countries)

Use these discount codes when getting one of these travel eSIMs:

• Airalo: DEC15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, DEC10 for 10% off (for existing users) – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code)
• Alosim: PTW for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
• Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
• Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD off (on your first-ever Nomad order only)

If you want to know about all the prices, data options & covered countries (for the regional and global eSIMs), check out my Australia eSIM buying guide.

Australian Prepaid SIM Cards Explored

Below, I will guide you through Telstra, Optus, Vodafone Australia (TPG Telecom), Amaysim, Boost Mobile Australia, Lebara Australia & Lycamobile Australia, and go through:

• Background information
• Mobile coverage
• SIM card types, prices, and availability
• Recharge/top-up information
• Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs) 

Let's see what Australian mobile operators can offer us.

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Telstra

Telstra is the largest mobile operator in Australia.

It is also the oldest mobile operator in the country, as it used to be a state-owned company.

To this day, Telstra is the fastest in Australia.

However, Optus is currently winning the 5G NR race, but for how long?

Telstra uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: N/A – shut down on the 1st of December 2016
• 3G: 850 MHz – shutting down in 2024
• 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 850 MHz (n5), 3500 MHz (n78) & 26 GHz (n258)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: Yes

This is what you will learn about Telstra:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Telstra SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Telstra

Telstra has the best coverage in Australia.

This was also confirmed by Opensignal.

I recommend going with Telstra if you plan on visiting the Outback (remote Australia), especially when doing farm work for your Working Holiday visa extension.

Below is Telstra's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

However, click here to see Telstra's official coverage map.

SIM Card Price – Telstra

You can get a Telstra SIM card for 2 AUD or between 10 AUD and 300 AUD with starter plans in Telstra stores and from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. Data-only SIM cards (Mobile Broadband) are sold for 30 AUD, 150 AUD & 300 AUD. Telstra SIM cards are also sold at various airports, including Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).

If you are flying into Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport or Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some reading time. Click here for Canberra Airport (CBR).

The following seven Telstra Pre-Paid starter packs are available:

Price	Data	Local Minutes	International Zone 1 Zone 1	International Zone 2 Minutes 2	International Zone 3 Minutes 3	Local SMS	International SMS 4	Validity
10 AUD	2 GB	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	N/A	Unlimited	100 SMS	7 days
30 AUD	300 MB	80 minutes	10 minutes	10 minutes	N/A	100 SMS	10 SMS	6 months
30 AUD	30 GB	Unlimited	300 minutes	60 minutes	5 minutes	Unlimited	100 SMS	28 days
40 AUD	40 GB	Unlimited	500 minutes	100 minutes	10 minutes	Unlimited	100 SMS	28 days
60 AUD	65 GB 5	Unlimited	1500 minutes	250 minutes	20 minutes	Unlimited	100 SMS	28 days
150 AUD	90 GB	Unlimited	3000 minutes	350 minutes	50 minutes	Unlimited	100 SMS	6 months
300 AUD	200 GB	Unlimited	6000 minutes	800 minutes	100 minutes	Unlimited	100 SMS	12 months

¹ zone 1: Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands & Vietnam
² zone 2: Argentina, the Bahamas, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, the Faroe Islands, French Guiana, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Greece, Italy, Laos, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, France, Iran, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Mexico, Mongolia, Palestine, Nepal, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Peru, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates & Venezuela
³ zone 3: Austria, Comoros, Croatia, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Egypt, Fiji, Ghana, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Russia, Samoa, Serbia, the Solomon Islands, Suriname, Switzerland, Tonga, Turkey, Vanuatu & Zimbabwe
⁴ to any country – not restricted to zone 1-3 countries
⁵ with 5G NR access (although all Telstra prepaid plans have 5G NR access now (until late November 2022), plans with ⁵ should still have 5G NR access when the trial ends

TIP: get your Telstra starter pack at Coles or Woolworths. They often sell the 30 AUD-60 AUD starter packs with 50% off. If you stay in Australia for a longer time, order it online from Telstra, Office Works & various electronic stores for the same offers when not available in Coles or Woolworths.

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews or when you renew your plan before it expires.

You can save up to 200 GB in your data bank (except for the 30 AUD – 300 MB starter plan).

The Telstra Pre-Paid starter packs auto-renew.

The following three Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband SIM cards are available:

Price	Data	Validity
30 AUD	20 GB	28 days
150 AUD	80 GB	12 months
300 AUD	250 GB	12 months

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews or when you renew your plan before it expires.

You can save up to 200 GB in your data bank.

The Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband starter packs auto-renew.

You can register and activate your Telstra SIM card in Telstra stores, online, or on the My Telstra app (Android/iOS).

It is also possible to get a Telstra eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Australia because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from possible.

Especially if you get an APAC (Asia-Pacific)-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.

I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Australia in my Australia eSIM buying guide, which are:

• Airalo: Yes! Go! (Australia only) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Australia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Australia (unlimited data eSIMs) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
• Nomad: Australia, APAC (up to 20 countries), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)

As I said, check out my Australia eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with possible for now.

Note that Telstra offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.

Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Telstra

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Telstra

Telstra has four data-featured prepaid plans:

• Pre-Paid Mobile Recharges (combo)
• Pre-Paid Mobile Casual Recharges (combo)
• Mobile Broadband Recharges (data for data-only SIM card)
• Data Packs (add-ons)

All Telstra plans can be activated on the Telstra app.

I will list all the prices in AUD (Australian Dollar).

To convert AUD to your currency (let's say NZD – New Zealand Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Pre-Paid Mobile Recharges – Telstra

The Pre-Paid Mobile Recharges are combo plans with data (with 5G NR access until late November 2022 during the trial), minutes & SMS.

Pre-Paid Mobile Recharges can be activated on the My Telstra app:

Price	Data	Local Minutes	International Minutes Zone 1 1	International Minutes Zone 2 2	International Minutes Zone 3 3	Local SMS	International SMS 4	Validity
10 AUD	2 GB	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	N/A	Unlimited	100 SMS	7 days
30 AUD	10 GB	Unlimited	300 minutes	60 minutes	5 minutes	Unlimited	100 SMS	28 days
40 AUD	20 GB	Unlimited	500 minutes	100 minutes	10 minutes	Unlimited	100 SMS	28 days
50 AUD	30 GB	Unlimited	1000 minutes	150 minutes	15 minutes	Unlimited	100 SMS	28 days
60 AUD	40 GB 5	Unlimited	1500 minutes	250 minutes	20 minutes	Unlimited	100 SMS	28 days
150 AUD	60 GB	Unlimited	3000 minutes	350 minutes	50 minutes	Unlimited	100 SMS	6 months
300 AUD	150 GB	Unlimited	6000 minutes	800 minutes	100 minutes	Unlimited	100 SMS	12 months

¹ zone 1: Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands & Vietnam
² zone 2: Argentina, the Bahamas, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, the Faroe Islands, French Guiana, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Greece, Italy, Laos, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, France, Iran, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Mexico, Mongolia, Palestine, Nepal, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Peru, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates & Venezuela
³ zone 3: Austria, Comoros, Croatia, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Egypt, Fiji, Ghana, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Russia, Samoa, Serbia, the Solomon Islands, Suriname, Switzerland, Tonga, Turkey, Vanuatu & Zimbabwe
⁴ to any country – not restricted to zone 1-3 countries
⁵ with 5G NR access (although all Telstra prepaid plans have 5G NR access now (until late November 2022), plans with ⁵ should still have 5G NR access when the trial ends

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews or when you renew your plan before it expires.

You can save up to 200 GB in your data bank.

Pre-Paid Mobile Casual Recharges – Telstra

The Pre-Paid Mobile Recharges are combo plans with data (with 5G NR access until late November 2022 during the trial), minutes & SMS.

Pre-Paid Mobile Recharges can be activated on the My Telstra app:

Price	Data	Local Minutes	International Zone 1 Minutes 1	International Zone 2 Minutes 2	Local SMS	International SMS 3	Validity
20 AUD	150 MB	40 minutes	5 minutes	5 minutes	50 SMS	5 SMS	45 days
30 AUD	300 MB	80 minutes	10 minutes	10 minutes	100 SMS	10 SMS	6 months
50 AUD	500 MB	120 minutes	10 minutes	10 minutes	150 SMS	10 SMS	6 months
70 AUD	700 MB	200 minutes	20 minutes	20 minutes	200 SMS	20 SMS	12 months
100 AUD	1 GB	300 minutes	20 minutes	20 minutes	300 SMS	20 SMS	12 months

¹ zone 1: Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands & Vietnam
² zone 2: Argentina, the Bahamas, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, the Faroe Islands, French Guiana, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Greece, Italy, Laos, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, France, Iran, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Mexico, Mongolia, Palestine, Nepal, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Peru, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates & Venezuela
³ to any country – not restricted to zone 1 or 2 countries

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews or when you renew your plan before it expires.

You can save up to 200 GB in your data bank.

Mobile Broadband Recharges – Telstra

The Mobile Broadband Recharges are data plans (with 5G NR access until late November 2022 during the trial).

Mobile Broadband Recharges can be activated on the My Telstra app:

Price	Data	Validity
20 AUD	10 GB	14 days
30 AUD	20 GB	28 days
50 AUD	40 GB 1	28 days
70 AUD	300 GB	28 days
150 AUD	60 GB	12 months
300 AUD	20 GB	12 months

¹ with 5G NR access

Unused data will go to your Data Bank for one recharge when your plan auto-renews or when you renew your plan before it expires (applicable for the 20 AUD, 30 AUD & 50 AUD plans).

Data Packs – Telstra

The Data Packs are data add-ons.

Data Packs can be activated on the My Telstra app:

Price	Data	Validity
5 AUD	1 GB	7 days
20 AUD	4 GB	28 days

APN/Internet Settings – Telstra

• Name: Telstra
• APN: telstra.internet OR telstra.iph OR telstra.broadband

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Optus

Optus is the second-largest mobile operator in Australia.

It is also referred to as Yes Optus, but that is mostly by its marketing team and some staff members.

Optus is wholly owned by Singtel – a mobile operator from Singapore.

Currently, Optus has the fastest 5G NR speeds – it even won a Australia Speedtest Fastest 5G Mobile Network award.

However, Telstra is not far behind.

Optus uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: N/A – shut down in August 2017
• 3G: 900 MHz – shutting down in 2024
• 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1), 2300 MHz (n40), & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 1800 MHz (n3), 2100 MHz (n1), 2300 MHz (n40), 3500 MHz (n78) & 26 GHz (n258)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: Yes

This is what you will learn about Optus:

* Coverage
* How to Get an Optus SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Optus

Optus has extensive coverage in Australia.

While Optus' coverage in the Outback is not as amazing as Telstra's, it is okay and significantly better than Vodafone Australia's (TPG Telecom).

Below is Optus' coverage map produced by Speedtest:

However, click here to see Optus' official coverage map.

SIM Card Price – Optus

You can get an Optus SIM card for 2 AUD or between 30 AUD and 300 AUD with starter plans in Optus stores and from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. Data-only SIM cards (Prepaid Mobile Broadband) are sold for 30 AUD and 130 AUD. Optus SIM cards are also sold at most international airports, including Brisbane Airport (BNE), Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport (MEL) & Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).

If you are flying into Brisbane Airport, Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport, or Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some reading time. Click here for Canberra Airport (CBR).

The following four Optus Epic starter packs are available:

Price	Data	Local/International Minutes 1	Local SMS	Validity
30 AUD	40 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	28 days
40 AUD	50 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	28 days
180 AUD	100 GB	Unlimited 2	Unlimited	365 days
300 AUD	300 GB	Unlimited 2	Unlimited	365 days

¹ for local use and to 15 countries: Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom & the United States
² for local use only

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews (enabled by default) or when you renew your plan before it expires.

You can save up to 200 GB in your data bank.

Auto-renewal can be disabled on the My Optus app.

The Optus Epic starter packs auto-renew.

The following two Optus Prepaid Mobile Broadband SIM cards are available:

Price	Data	Validity
30 AUD	25 GB	30 days
130 AUD	80 GB	365 days

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews or when you renew your plan before it expires.

You can save up to 200 GB in your data bank.

The Optus Prepaid Mobile Broadband starter packs auto-renew.

You can register and activate your Optus SIM card in Optus stores, online, or on the My Optus app (Android/iOS).

It is also possible to get an Optus eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Australia, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Optus.

Especially if you get an APAC (Asia-Pacific) eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported Asian and Oceanian countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).

In my Australia eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.

But I will introduce them here quickly:

• Airalo: Yes! Go! (Australia only) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Australia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Australia (unlimited data) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
• Nomad: Australia, APAC (up to 20 countries), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)

Once again, check out my Australia eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.

For now, I will continue with Optus.

Note that Telstra offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.

Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Optus

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Optus

Optus has four data-featured prepaid plans:

• Optus Flex 4G (combo)
• Optus Flex 5G (combo)
• Optus Epic Plans (combo)
• Prepaid Mobile Broadband Recharges (data for data-only SIM card)

All Optus plans can be activated on the Optus app.

I will list all the prices in AUD (Australian Dollar).

To convert AUD to your currency (let's say NZD – New Zealand Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Optus Flex 4G Plans – Optus

The Optus Flex 4G plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Optus Flex 4G can be activated on the My Optus app:

Price	Data	Local Minutes	International Minutes 1	Local SMS	Validity
1 AUD	1 GB	Unlimited	N/A	Unlimited	1 day
14 AUD	14 GB	Unlimited	N/A	Unlimited	14 days
30 AUD	30 GB	Unlimited	N/A	Unlimited	30 days
40 AUD	40 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days
180 AUD	100 GB	Unlimited	N/A	Unlimited	1 year
300 AUD	200 GB	Unlimited	N/A	Unlimited	1 year

¹ for local use and to 50 countries: Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, Paraguay, the Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uruguay, Venezuela & Vietnam

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews (enabled by default) or when you renew your plan before it expires.

You can save up to 200 GB in your data bank.

Auto-renewal can be disabled on the My Optus app.

Optus Flex 5G Plans – Optus

The Optus Flex 5G plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Optus Flex 5G can be activated on the My Optus app:

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Local SMS	Validity
2 AUD	2 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	1 day
14 AUD	14 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	7 days
28 AUD	28 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	14 days
60 AUD	60 GB	Unlimited 1	Unlimited	30 days

¹ for local use and to 50 countries: Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, Paraguay, the Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uruguay, Venezuela & Vietnam

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews (enabled by default) or when you renew your plan before it expires.

You can save up to 200 GB in your data bank.

Auto-renewal can be disabled on the My Optus app.

Optus Epic Plans – Optus

The Optus Epic Plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Optus Epic Plans can be activated on the My Optus app:

Price	Data	Local/International Minutes 1	Local SMS	Validity
10 AUD	5 GB	Unlimited 2	Unlimited	5 days
20 AUD	12 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	10 days
30 AUD	40 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	28 days
40 AUD	50 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	28 days
50 AUD	60 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	28 days
60 AUD	70 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	28 days
70 AUD	75 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	28 days
80 AUD	80 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	28 days
100 AUD	90 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	28 days

¹ for local use and to 15 countries:Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom & the United States
² for local use only

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews (enabled by default) or when you renew your plan before it expires.

You can save up to 200 GB in your data bank.

Auto-renewal can be disabled on the My Optus app.

Prepaid Mobile Broadband Recharges – Optus

The Prepaid Mobile Broadband Recharges are data plans (without 5G NR access).

Prepaid Mobile Broadband Recharges can be activated on the My Optus app:

Price	Data	Validity
20 AUD	12 GB	10 days
30 AUD	25 GB	30 days
60 AUD	30 GB	90 days
80 AUD	30 GB	186 days
90 AUD	50 GB	186 days
130 AUD	80 GB	365 days

¹ sold as vouchers in select stores only

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews (enabled by default) or when you renew your plan before it expires.

You can save up to 200 GB in your data bank.

Auto-renewal can be disabled on the My Optus app.

APN/Internet Settings – Optus

• Name: Optus Yes Internet
• APN: yesinternet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Vodafone Australia (TPG Telecom)

Vodafone Australia, just Vodafone, is the smallest mobile operator in Australia.

It is often the cheapest of the Big Three, but many Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), even on the Vodafone network, are often more affordable.

In 2020, Vodafone became a subsidiary of TPG Telecom. However, there are no plans to phase by the Vodafone brand (anytime soon).

Vodafone is not loved by Australians. In fact, it was referred to as VodaFail in the early 2010s.

It has the slowest networks and the worst coverage, especially in the Outback.

While its reputation and services havew improved since then, Vodafone is still a relatively small player with about 6 million customers (18.3% market share).

For comparison, Telstra has 19 million customers (58.1% market share), and Optus has 10.5 million (23.6% market share).

With so many SIM card options in Australia, you should consider the other options to avoid headaches if you plan to visit the Outback.

Vodafone uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: N/A – shut down in March 2018
• 3G: 900 MHz – unlike its competitors, Vodafone is not planning on shutting down 3G in 2024 will shut down in 2024 too
• 4G/LTE: 850 MHz (Band 5), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1), & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78) & 26 GHz (n258 – not in use yet)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: Yes

This is what you will learn about Vodafone:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Vodafone SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Vodafone Australia (TPG Telecom)

Vodafone has the worst coverage in Australia.

Not many Australians would praise Vodafone for its service, let alone its coverage.

However, if you plan on staying in urban areas, the reception will not be an issue.

If you plan on going to the Outback, however, you better avoid Vodafone and its MVNOs if you do not wish to deal with constant black spots.

Below is Vodafone's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

However, click here to see Vodafone's official coverage map.

SIM Card Price – Vodafone Australia (TPG Telecom)

You can get a Vodafone SIM card for 2 AUD or between 30 AUD and 250 AUD with starter plans in Vodafone stores and from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. Data-only SIM cards (Mobile Prepaid Internet) are sold for 30 AUD, 150 AUD & 250 AUD. Vodafone SIM cards are also sold at various airports, including Brisbane Airport (BNE), Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport (MEL) & Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).

If you are flying into Brisbane Airport, Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport or Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some reading time. Click here for Canberra Airport (CBR).

The following five Vodafone starter packs are available:

Price	Data	Local Minutes	International Zone 1 Minutes 1	International Zone 2 Minutes 2	Local SMS	International SMS 3	Validity
30 AUD	15 GB	Unlimited	500 minutes	N/A	Unlimited	50 SMS	28 days
40 AUD	30 GB	Unlimited	1000 minutes	100 minutes	Unlimited	50 SMS	28 days
50 AUD	45 GB 4	Unlimited	1500 minutes	200 minutes	Unlimited	50 SMS	28 days
150 AUD	80 GB	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	Unlimited	50 SMS	185 days
250 AUD	150 GB	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	Unlimited	50 SMS	365 days

¹ to Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States & Vatican City
² to Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brunei, Cambodia, the Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, the Faroe Islands, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macau, Malta, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, the Northern Mariana Islands, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Réunion, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Turkmenistan, the United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela & Vietnam
³ to any country – not restricted to zone 1 and countries
⁴ with 5G NR access

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews (enabled by default) or when you renew your plan before it expires.

You can save up to 200 GB in your data bank.

Auto-renewal can be disabled on the My Vodafone (Australia) app.

The Vodafone starter packs auto-renew.

The following three Vodafone Mobile Prepaid Internet SIM cards are available:

Price	Data	Validity
30 AUD	30 GB	30 days
150 AUD	100 GB	365 days
250 AUD	250 GB	365 days

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews or when you renew your plan before it expires.

You can save up to 50 GB in your data bank for one recharge only.

The Vodafone Mobile Prepaid Internet starter packs auto-renew.

You can register and activate your Vodafone SIM card in Vodafone stores, online, or on the My Vodafone (Vodafone) app (Android/iOS).

It is also possible to get a Vodafone eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

Note that Vodafone offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.

You may want to get a travel eSIM for Australia, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Vodafone (in some cases).

Especially when getting an eSIM covering popular APAC (Asian-Pacific) destinations if you do not stay in just Australia or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.

My Australia eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.

Here is a quick introduction to them:

• Airalo: Yes! Go! (Australia only) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Australia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Australia (these eSIMs have unlimited data) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
• Nomad: Australia, APAC (15 or 20 countries, depending on the variant), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)

For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Australia eSIM buying guide.

But let's continue with Vodafone for now.

Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Vodafone Australia (TPG Telecom)

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Vodafone Australia (TPG Telecom)

Vodafone has three data-featured prepaid plans:

• Prepaid Plans (combo)
• Mobile Prepaid Internet Plans (data for data-only SIM card)
• Data Add-Ons

All Vodafone plans can be activated on the My Vodafone (Australia) app.

I will list all the prices in AUD (Australian Dollar).

To convert AUD to your currency (let's say NZD – New Zealand Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Prepaid Plans – Vodafone Australia (TPG Telecom)

The Prepaid Plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access during the trial), minutes & SMS.

Prepaid Plans can be activated on the My Vodafone (Australia) app:

Price	Data	Local Minutes	International Zone 1 Minutes	International Zone 2 Minutes	Local SMS	International SMS	Validity
30 AUD	20 GB	Unlimited	500 minutes	N/A	Unlimited	50 SMS	28 days
40 AUD	30 GB	Unlimited	1000 minutes	100 minutes	Unlimited	50 SMS	28 days
50 AUD	45 GB 3	Unlimited	1500 minutes	200 minutes	Unlimited	50 SMS	28 days
150 AUD	80 GB	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	Unlimited	50 SMS	185 days
250 AUD	150 GB	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	Unlimited	50 SMS	365 days

¹ to Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States & Vatican City
² to Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brunei, Cambodia, the Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, the Faroe Islands, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macau, Malta, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, the Northern Mariana Islands, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Réunion, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Turkmenistan, the United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela & Vietnam
³ to any country – not restricted to zone 1 and countries
⁴ with 5G NR access (after the trial – now, all Vodafone plans have 5G NR access)

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews (enabled by default) or when you renew your plan before it expires.

You can save up to 200 GB in your data bank.

Auto-renewal can be disabled on the My Vodafone (Australia) app.

Mobile Prepaid Internet Plans – Vodafone Australia (TPG Telecom)

The Mobile Prepaid Internet Plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access during the trial) for the data-only SIM card.

Mobile Prepaid Internet Plans can be activated on the My Vodafone (Australia) app:

Price	Data	Validity
30 AUD	30 GB	30 days
150 AUD	100 GB	365 days
250 AUD	250 GB	365 days

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews or when you renew your plan before it expires.

You can save up to 50 GB in your data bank for one recharge only.

Mobile Prepaid Internet Plans auto-renew.

Data Add-Ons – Vodafone Australia (TPG Telecom)

The Data Add-Ons are, as the name implies, data add-ons.

Data Add-Ons can be activated on the My Vodafone (Australia) app:

Price	Data	Validity
3 AUD	2 GB	1 day
5 AUD	500 MB	28 days
5 AUD	4 GB	1 day
7 AUD	2 GB	7 days
10 AUD	1 GB	28 days
15 AUD	5 GB	7 days
15 AUD	2 GB	28 days

APN/Internet Settings – Vodafone Australia (TPG Telecom)

• Name: VB WEB
• APN: live.vodafone.com

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Amaysim

Amaysim, officially amaysim, but I am stubborn and will use a capital A anyway, is an Optus MVNO.

Amaysim is the largest MVNO in Australia, although it was purchased by Optus in 2017 and was finalized in 2021.

Optus has stated that Amaysim will continue to operate as an independent entity.

To learn about Amaysim's frequencies, jump back to Optus’ frequencies.

This is what you will learn about Amaysim:

* Coverage
* How to Get an Amaysim SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Amaysim

Amaysim is an Optus MVNO, meaning Amaysim uses the Optus network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Amaysim, jump to the Optus Coverage section.

SIM Card Price – Amaysim

You can get an Amaysim SIM card for 2 AUD or between 10 AUD and 200 AUD with starter plans from resellers, like grocery stores, electronic stores & post offices (but not in Optus stores). They are also sold at airports like Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).

If you are flying into Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some reading time.

You can register and activate your Amaysim SIM card online or on the Amaysim app (Android/iOS) – not in (Optus) stores.

It is also possible to get an Amaysim eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Australia because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Amaysim.

Especially if you get an APAC (Asia-Pacific)-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.

I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Australia in my Australia eSIM buying guide, which are:

• Airalo: Yes! Go! (Australia only) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Australia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Australia (unlimited data eSIMs) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
• Nomad: Australia, APAC (up to 20 countries), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)

As I said, check out my Australia eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Amaysim for now.

Note that Amaysim offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.

Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Amaysim

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Amaysim

Amaysim has six data-featured prepaid plans:

• Short Term Plan (combo)
• Mobile Plans (combo)
• 5G Mobile Plan (combo)
• Long Expiry Plans (combo)
• Data Plans
• Add-On

All Amaysim plans can be activated on the Amaysim app.

I will list all the prices in AUD (Australian Dollar).

To convert AUD to your currency (let's say NZD – New Zealand Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Short Term Plan – Amaysim

The Short Term Plan is a combo bundle with 10 GB of data (without 5G NR access), unlimited local/international minutes & unlimited local/international SMS for 7 days, costing 10 AUD.

You can enable the Short Term Plan on the Amaysim app:

Price	Data	Local/International Minutes 1	Local/International Minutes 1	Validity
10 AUD	10 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	7 days

¹ for local use and to 42 countries: Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, the Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States & Vietnam

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews (enabled by default) or when you renew your plan before it expires.

There is no limit on how much data you can store in your data bank.

However, your data bank will be depleted when you do not renew your plan or change plans.

Auto-renewal can be disabled on the Amaysim app.

Mobile Plans – Amaysim

The Mobile Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

You can enable the Mobile Plans on the Amaysim app:

Price	Data	Local/International Minutes	Local/International Minutes	Validity
15 AUD	4 GB	Unlimited 3	Unlimited 3	28 days
20 AUD	8 GB	Unlimited 3	Unlimited 3	28 days
30 AUD	32 GB	Unlimited 1	Unlimited 1	28 days
40 AUD	80 GB	Unlimited 2	Unlimited 2	28 days
50 AUD	120 GB	Unlimited 2	Unlimited 2	28 days

¹ for local use and to 28 countries (calls) and 42 countries (SMS – marked with (S)): Austria (S), Bangladesh (S), Brazil, Cambodia (S), Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia (S), France, Germany, Greece (S), Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary (S), Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy (S), Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands (S), New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan (S), the Philippines (S), Poland (S), Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Africa (S), South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey (S), the United Kingdom, the United States & Vietnam
² for local use and to 42 countries: Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, the Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States & Vietnam
³ for local use only

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews (enabled by default) or when you renew your plan before it expires.

There is no limit on how much data you can store in your data bank.

However, your data bank will be depleted when you do not renew your plan or change plans.

Auto-renewal can be disabled on the Amaysim app.

5G Mobile Plan – Amaysim

The 5G Mobile Plan is a combo bundle with 60 GB of data (with 5G NR access), unlimited local/international minutes & unlimited local/international SMS for 28 days, costing 55 AUD.

You can enable the 5G Mobile Plan on the Amaysim app:

Price	Data	Local/International Minutes 1	Local/International Minutes 1	Validity
30 AUD	32 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	28 days
40 AUD	50 GB	N/A	N/A	28 days
40 AUD	80 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	28 days
50 AUD	120 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	28 days
60 AUD	90 GB	N/A	N/A	28 days

¹ for local use and to 42 countries: Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, the Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States & Vietnam

Long Expiry Plans – Amaysim

The Long Expiry Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

You can enable the Long Expiry Plans on the Amaysim app:

Price	Data	Local/International Minutes	Local/International Minutes	Validity
120 AUD	60 GB	Unlimited 3	Unlimited 3	1 year
150 AUD	150 GB	Unlimited 2	Unlimited 2	6 months
200 AUD	200 GB	Unlimited 1	Unlimited 1	1 year

¹ for local use and to 28 countries (calls) and 42 countries (SMS – marked with (S)): Austria (S), Bangladesh (S), Brazil, Cambodia (S), Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia (S), France, Germany, Greece (S), Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary (S), Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy (S), Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands (S), New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan (S), the Philippines (S), Poland (S), Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Africa (S), South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey (S), the United Kingdom, the United States & Vietnam
² for local use and to 42 countries: Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, the Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States & Vietnam
³ for local use only

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews (enabled by default) or when you renew your plan before it expires.

There is no limit on how much data you can store in your data bank.

However, your data bank will be depleted when you do not renew your plan or change plans.

Auto-renewal can be disabled on the Amaysim app.

Data Plans – Amaysim

The Data Plans are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access).

You can enable the Data Plans on the Amaysim app:

Price	Data	Validity
15 AUD	7 GB	28 days
40 AUD	50 GB	28 days
60 AUD	90 GB	28 days

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews (enabled by default) or when you renew your plan before it expires.

There is no limit on how much data you can store in your data bank.

However, your data bank will be depleted when you do not renew your plan or change plans.

Auto-renewal can be disabled on the Amaysim app.

Add-On – Amaysim

The Add-On is a 1 GB data add-on, costing 10 AUD, for when your main plan is out of data. It cannot be purchased as a standalone plan.

Text TOP1GB to 586 to activate the Add-On.

Price	Data	Validity	Activation Code
10 AUD	1 GB	Until plan expires	TOP1GB

APN/Internet Settings – Amaysim

• Name: Optus Yes Internet
• APN: yesinternet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Boost Mobile Australia

Boost Mobile Australia, just Boost Mobile, is a Telstra MVNO.

It is the only Telstra MVNO that does not have the 100 Mbps download speed restriction, and it has full access to the Telstra network (even with 5G NR access for now until the 28th of November 2022 as part of a trial).

Boost Mobile is also active in the United States.

To learn about Boost Mobile's frequencies, jump back to Telstra’s frequencies.

This is what you will learn about Boost Mobile:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Boost Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Boost Mobile Australia

Boost Mobile is a Telstra MVNO, meaning Boost Mobile uses the Telstra network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.

Unlike any other Telstra MVNO using the less useful Telstra Wholesale network, Boost Mobile is the only Telstra MVNO with access to the Full Telstra network.

However, you cannot use 5G NR (yet – however, Boost Mobile plans on introducing 5G NR soon).

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Boost Mobile, jump to the Telstra Coverage section.

SIM Card Price – Boost Mobile Australia

You can get a Boost Mobile SIM card for 2 AUD or between 10 AUD and 300 AUD with starter plans from resellers, like grocery stores, electronic stores & post offices (but not in Telstra stores). They are also sold at Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).

If you are flying into Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport or Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some reading time. Click here for Canberra Airport (CBR).

You can register and activate your Boost Mobile SIM card online or on the My Boost Mobile app (Android/iOS) – not in (Telstra) stores.

Boost Mobile has no eSIMs. However, it plans on introducing this feature soon.

You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Australia, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Boost Mobile.

Especially if you get an APAC (Asia-Pacific) eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported Asian and Oceanian countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).

In my Australia eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.

But I will introduce them here quickly:

• Airalo: Yes! Go! (Australia only) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Australia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Australia (unlimited data) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
• Nomad: Australia, APAC (up to 20 countries), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)

Once again, check out my Australia eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.

For now, I will continue with Boost Mobile.

Note that Boost Mobile offers VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Boost Mobile Australia

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Boost Mobile Australia

Boost Mobile has three data-featured prepaid plans:

• Starter Plan (combo)
• 28 Day Plans (combo)
• 12 Month Plans (combo)

All Boost Mobile plans can be activated on the My Boost Mobile app.

I will list all the prices in AUD (Australian Dollar).

To convert AUD to your currency (let's say NZD – New Zealand Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Starter Plan – Boost Mobile Australia

The Starter Plans is a combo bundle with 3 GB of data (with 5G NR access until at least the 28th of November 2022), unlimited local minutes & unlimited local SMS for 7 days, costing 10 AUD.

It can be activated on the My Boost Mobile app.

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Local SMS	Validity
10 AUD	3 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	7 days

28 Day Plans – Boost Mobile Australia

The 28 Day Plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access until at least the 28th of November 2022), minutes & SMS.

You can enable 28 Day Plans on the My Boost Mobile app:

Price	Data	Local/International Zone 1 Minutes 1	International Zone 2 Minutes 2	International SMS 3	Validity
35 AUD	50 GB	Unlimited 4	300 minutes	300 SMS	28 days
45 AUD	65 GB	Unlimited	300 minutes	300 SMS	28 days
55 AUD	80 GB	Unlimited	300 minutes	300 SMS	28 days
70 AUD	115 GB	Unlimited	300 minutes	300 SMS	28 days

¹ for local use and to 20 countries: Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States & Vietnam
² to 30 countries: Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Mexico, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden & the United Arab Emirates
³ international SMS to any country – not only zone 1 or 2 destinations
⁴ for local use only

Unused data will go to your Data Bank for one recharge when your plan auto-renews or when you renew your plan before it expires

Auto-renewal can be disabled on the My Boost Mobile app.

12 Month Plans – Boost Mobile Australia

The 12 Month Plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access until at least the 28th of November 2022), minutes & SMS.

You can enable 12 Month Plans on the My Boost Mobile app:

Price	Data	Local/International Zone 1 Minutes 1	International Zone 2 Minutes 2	International SMS 3	Validity
230 AUD	170 GB	Unlimited	1200 minutes	1200 SMS	12 months
300 AUD	260 GB	Unlimited	3600 minutes	1200 SMS	12 months
365 AUD	365 GB	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	12 months

¹ for local use and to 20 countries: Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States & Vietnam
² to 30 countries: Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Mexico, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden & the United Arab Emirates
³ international SMS to any country – not only zone 1 or 2 destinations

12 Month Plans auto-renew. Auto-renewal can be disabled on the My Boost Mobile app.

APN/Internet Settings – Boost Mobile Australia

• Name: Telstra Internet
• APN: telstra.wap

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Lebara Australia

Lebara Australia, just Lebara, is a Vodafone Australia MVNO.

It was purchased by Vodafone in 2016, but Lebara still operates as an independent entity.

Lebara, as a brand, is known for offering low rates for international calls abroad, and it is active in various European countries and Saudi Arabia.

To learn about Lebara's frequencies, jump back to Vodafone Australia’s frequencies.

This is what you will learn about Lebara:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Lebara SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Lebara Australia

Lebara is a Vodafone Australia (TPG Telecom) MVNO, meaning Lebara uses the Vodafone Australia network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Lebara, jump to the Vodafone Australia Coverage section.

SIM Card Price – Lebara Australia

You can get a Lebara SIM card for 2 AUD or between 5 AUD and 300 AUD with starter plans from resellers, like grocery stores, electronic stores & post offices (but not in Vodafone stores). They are also sold at airports like Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).

If you are flying into Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport or Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some reading time. Click here for Canberra Airport (CBR).

You can register and activate your Lebara SIM card online or on the Lebara Australia app (Android/iOS) – not in (Vodafone) stores.

It is also possible to get a Lebara eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

You may want to get a travel eSIM for Australia, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Lebara (in some cases).

Especially when getting an eSIM covering popular APAC (Asian-Pacific) destinations if you do not stay in just Australia or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.

My Australia eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.

Here is a quick introduction to them:

• Airalo: Yes! Go! (Australia only) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Australia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Australia (these eSIMs have unlimited data) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
• Nomad: Australia, APAC (15 or 20 countries, depending on the variant), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)

For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Australia eSIM buying guide.

But let's continue with Lebara for now.

Note that Telstra offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.

Be aware that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with Lebara.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Lebara Australia

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Lebara Australia

Lebara has four data-featured prepaid plans:

• 30 Day Plans (combo)
• Long Term Plans (combo)
• Data Only Plans
• Data Add-Ons

All Lebara plans can be activated on the Lebara Australia app.

I will list all the prices in AUD (Australian Dollar).

To convert AUD to your currency (let's say NZD – New Zealand Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

30 Day Plans – Lebara Australia

The 30 Day Plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

30 Day Plans can be activated on the Lebara Australia app:

Price	Plan	Data	Local Minutes	International Minutes	International Call Wallet	Local SMS	International SMS	International Credit	Validity
5 AUD	Extra Small 5 Day	3 GB	Unlimited	300 minutes 1	N/A	Unlimited	N/A	3 AUD	5 days
14.90 AUD	Extra Small 30 Day	4 GB	Unlimited	300 minutes 1	N/A	Unlimited	N/A	3 AUD	30 days
24.90 AUD	Small 30 Day	25 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited 2	100 minutes 7/30 minutes 7	Unlimited	Unlimited 2, 12	N/A	30 days
29.90 AUD	Medium 30 Day	35 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited 3	300 minutes 8/30 minutes 8	Unlimited	Unlimited 3, 12	N/A	30 days
39.90 AUD	Large 30 Day	50 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited 4	300 minutes 9/50 minutes 9	Unlimited	Unlimited 4, 12	N/A	30 days
49.90 AUD	Extra Large 30 Day	80 GB 13	Unlimited	Unlimited 5	300 minutes 9/50 minutes 9	Unlimited	Unlimited 5, 12	N/A	30 days
69.90 AD	XXL 30 Day	100 GB 13	Unlimited	Unlimited 6	500 minutes 11/50 minutes 11	Unlimited	Unlimited 6, 12	N/A	30 days

^1-12 the number of countries you can call and text to is extensive and differs significantly per plan. It is so much that the country list would look like the image below, which is ridiculous and would probably confuse you. Unlike the other mobile operators, where I do list all the countries, you will have to check the country list yourself on the Lebara site
¹³ with 5G NR access until at least the 31st of January 2023 (as part of a trial)

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews (enabled by default) or when you renew your plan before it expires.

You can save up to 200 GB in your data bank.

However, your data bank will be depleted when you do not renew your plan or change plans.

Auto-renewal can be disabled on the Lebara Australia app.

Long Term Plans – Lebara Australia

The Long Term Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Long Term Plans can be activated on the Lebara Australia app:

Price	Plan	Data	Local Minutes	International Minutes	International Call Wallet	Local SMS	International SMS	Validity
120 AUD	Small 180 Day	80 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited 1	50 minutes	Unlimited	Unlimited 1	30 days
140 AUD	Medium 180 Day	140 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited 3	50 minutes	Unlimited	Unlimited 3	30 days
180 AUD	Large 180 Day	200 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited 4	100 minutes	Unlimited	Unlimited 4	30 days
200 AUD	Small 360 Day	180 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited 1	50 minutes	Unlimited	Unlimited 1	30 days
250 AUD	Medium 360 Day	260 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited 3	50 minutes	Unlimited	Unlimited 3	30 days
300 AUD	Large 360 Day	425 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited 4	100 minutes	Unlimited	Unlimited 4	30 days

¹ to 26 countries
² to Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand & the United States- resets every 30 days
³ to 35 countries
⁴ to 50 countries

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews (enabled by default) or when you renew your plan before it expires.

You can save up to 200 GB in your data bank.

However, your data bank will be depleted when you do not renew your plan or change plans.

Auto-renewal can be disabled on the Lebara Australia app.

Data Only Plans – Lebara Australia

The Data Only Plans are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access).

Data Only Plans can be activated on the Lebara Australia app:

Price	Data	Validity
20 AUD	15 GB	30 days
35 AUD	30 GB	60 days
45 AUD	40 GB	90 days

Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews (enabled by default) or when you renew your plan before it expires.

You can save up to 200 GB in your data bank.

However, your data bank will be depleted when you do not renew your plan or change plans.

Auto-renewal can be disabled on the Lebara Australia app.

Data Add-Ons – Lebara Australia

The Data Add-Ons, also known as Data Packs, are, as the name implies, data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.

Data Add-Ons can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 126172:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity	Activation Code
5 AUD	Small Data Pack	1 GB	30 days	DATA5
10 AUD	Medium Data Pack	3 GB	30 days	DATA10
25 AUD	Large Data Pack	10 GB	30 days	DATA25

APN/Internet Settings – Lebara Australia

• Name: Lebara AU
• APN: purtona.net

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Lycamobile Australia

Lycamobile Australia, just Lycamobile, is a Telstra MVNO.

Lycamobile, as a brand, is known for offering low rates for international calls abroad, and it is active in various European countries and in South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda & the United States.

To learn about Lycamobile's frequencies, jump back to Telstra’s frequencies.

This is what you will learn about Lycamobile:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Lycamobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Lycamobile Australia

Lycamobile is a Telstra MVNO, meaning Lycamobile uses the Telstra network.

Normally, I would tell you to jump back to the Telstra coverage section to see what you can expect with the MVNO.

However, Telstra has two networks: the Full Network, sometimes called the Retail Network, and the Wholesale Network.

Lycamobile uses the Wholesale network, which covers 98.8% of the population – the Full Network covers 99.5% of the population.

The percentage difference may sound insignificant, but your coverage in rural areas will be significantly worse with Lycamobile compared to Telstra itself (or Boost Mobile Australia, for that matter).

Moreover, speeds are restricted to 100 Mbps with Lycamobile.

Below is Telstra's Wholesale coverage map:

SIM Card Price – Lycamobile Australia

You can get a Lycamobile SIM card for 2 AUD or between 10 AUD and 260 AUD with starter plans from resellers, like grocery stores, electronic stores & post offices (but not in Telstra stores). They are also sold at airports like Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).

If you are flying into Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at that airport to save some reading time.

You can register and activate your Lycamobile SIM card online or on the Lycamobile app (Android/iOS) – not in (Telstra) stores.

Lycamobile has no eSIMs.

You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Australia because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Lycamobile.

Especially if you get an APAC (Asia-Pacific)-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.

I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Australia in my Australia eSIM buying guide, which are:

• Airalo: Yes! Go! (Australia only) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Australia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Australia (unlimited data eSIMs) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
• Nomad: Australia, APAC (up to 20 countries), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)

As I said, check out my Australia eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Lycamobile for now.

Be aware that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with Lycamobile.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Lycamobile Australia

For many, it had performance issues. However, the Android app has worked well for me.

Perhaps the update will make the apps work well for you too.

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Lycamobile Australia

Lycamobile has four data-featured prepaid plans:

• 7 Day Plan (combo)
• 28 Day Plans (combo)
• Long Term Plans (combo)
• Data Add-Ons (data plans – not actual add-ons)

All Lycamobile plans can be activated on the Lycamobile app.

I will list all the prices in AUD (Australian Dollar).

To convert AUD to your currency (let's say NZD – New Zealand Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

7 Day Plan – Lycamobile Australia

The 7 Day Plan, also called the Small Plan, is a combo bundle with 10 GB of data (without 5G NR access), unlimited local/international minutes ¹ & unlimited local SMS for 7 days, costing 10 AUD.

You can activate the 7 Day Plan on the Lycamobile app.

Price	Plan	Data	Local/International Minutes 1	Local SMS	Validity
10 AUD	Small	10 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	7 days

¹ for local use and to 30 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, the United States & Venezuela

7 Day Plans auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, dial *190#.

28 Day Plans – Lycamobile Australia

The 28 Day Plans, also called Unlimited Plans, are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

You can activate 28 Day Plans on the Lycamobile app:

Price	Plan	Data	Local/International Minutes	Local SMS	Validity
15 AUD	Unlimited 15	10 GB	Unlimited 2	Unlimited	28 days
20 AUD	Unlimited 20	20 GB	Unlimited 2	Unlimited	28 days
25 AUD	Unlimited XS	30 GB	Unlimited 2	Unlimited	28 days
40 AUD	Unlimited Plan M	50 GB	Unlimited 3	Unlimited	28 days
45 AUD	Unlimited Plan L	50 GB	Unlimited 4	Unlimited	28 days
50 AUD	Unlimited Plan XL	160 GB	Unlimited 4	Unlimited	28 days

¹ for local use only
² for local use and to 12 countries: Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom & the United States
³ for local use and to 30 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, France (fixed), Germany (fixed), Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary (fixed), India, Indonesia (fixed), Japan, Malaysia, Malta (fixed), Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden (fixed), Thailand, Taiwan (fixed), the United Kingdom, the United States & Venezuela (fixed)
⁴ for local use and to 53 countries: Argentina, Belgium (fixed), Bermuda, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia (fixed), Finland (fixed), France (fixed), French Guiana, Germany (fixed), Greece (fixed), Guadeloupe (fixed), Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary (fixed), Iceland, India, Indonesia (fixed), Israel (fixed), Italy (fixed), Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta (fixed), Mexico, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama (fixed), Peru, Poland (fixed), Portugal (fixed), Puerto Rico, Réunion, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden (fixed), Thailand, Taiwan (fixed), the United Kingdom, the United States & Venezuela (fixed)

28 Day Plans auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, dial *190#.

Long Term Plans – Lycamobile Australia

The Long Term Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

You can activate Long Term Plans on the Lycamobile app:

Price	Plan	Data	Local/International Minutes 1	Local SMS	Validity
150 AUD	Medium	25 GB/28 days (150 GB)	Unlimited	Unlimited	186 days
288 AUD	Large	35 GB/28 days (420 GB)	Unlimited	Unlimited	336 days

¹ for local use and to 30 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, the United States & Venezuela

Long Term Plans auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, dial *190#.

Data Add-Ons – Lycamobile Australia

The Data Add-Ons are, unlike the name suggests, data plans (without 5G NR access). They can be purchased as standalone plans.

You can activate Data Add-Ons on the Lycamobile app:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity
5 AUD	Data S	1 GB	28 days
10 AUD	Data M	2 GB	28 days
25 AUD	Data L	5 GB	28 days

Data Add-Ons auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, dial *190#.

APN/Internet Settings – Lycamobile Australia

• Name: Lycamobile
• APN: data.lycamobile.com.au
• Username: lmau
• Password: plus

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Australia

Getting a SIM card from Telstra or Boost Mobile would do you well when considering an Australian SIM card.

Going to other places around the world? You should also check out my SIM card buying guides for other destinations worldwide.