Stay connected across Australia on Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone. Coverage in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Cairns, and along the Great Ocean Road. 5G in all major cities. Ideal for backpacking, the East Coast route, and city business trips.
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Change your mind within 7 days and we refund in full — as long as the eSIM is unused or under 100 MB, so you can install it and check it connects first. A plan that genuinely fails is refunded any time. Details.
Pick data amount and validity. Pay with card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
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Scan the QR code
We email a QR code instantly. Scan it in Settings — installed in under 60 seconds. No app needed.
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Land online in Australia
Your phone connects to local networks automatically when you arrive. No SIM swap, no kiosk. Hotspot included.
Network
Coverage & connectivity.
Networks we run on in Australia
Optus5G
Your device connects to the strongest available network automatically — no manual setup.
Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Perth Adelaide Gold Coast Canberra Darwin
Australia's mobile landscape is dominated by Telstra, which has the most extensive national footprint covering 99.3% of the population with 4G and 5G in all capital cities. Optus and Vodafone provide competitive coverage in urban and coastal areas. The East Coast tourist corridor from Cairns to Melbourne via Sydney and Brisbane has solid 4G throughout major highway stretches. The Great Ocean Road between Melbourne and Port Campbell has reliable LTE at all lookout points. Uluru (Ayers Rock) has adequate 4G in the Ayers Rock Resort area — the rock itself and surrounding national park may be 3G or offline. The Nullarbor Plain crossing on the Eyre Highway has significant coverage gaps over hundreds of kilometres — essential to plan accordingly. Tasmania has 4G in Hobart, Launceston, and major towns; remote wilderness areas are offline.
Plan size
How much data do you need?
Pick your travel style and trip length — we'll suggest the right Australia plan, no guessing.
Is coverage good along the East Coast tourist route?
Yes. The Sydney–Brisbane–Cairns corridor has solid 4G at all major towns and most highway stretches. Very rural sections of the Pacific Highway may briefly drop to 3G.
Does this work in Uluru / the Red Centre?
Yes at Ayers Rock Resort and in Yulara township. The national park itself (climbing areas, base walk) has 4G at the resort and main carpark but may drop to 3G or offline in remote desert areas.
Is Tasmania covered?
Yes. Hobart, Launceston, and all major coastal towns have 4G. The Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair and Freycinet National Park areas have 4G at main visitor centres; deep wilderness areas are offline.
Is the Great Ocean Road covered?
Yes. The Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and all main lookout points along the Great Ocean Road have reliable 4G.
Is this cheaper than Australian roaming from my home carrier?
Yes, significantly. Most international carriers charge $5–$15 per day for Australian roaming. Flysimio provides 30 days of Australian data at a fraction of that cost.
What is an eSIM?
An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital SIM built into your phone. Instead of a physical card, you scan a QR code and your plan installs instantly — no SIM tray needed.
Is my phone eSIM-compatible?
iPhone XS (2018) and newer, most Android flagships from 2020+, and all Samsung Galaxy S21+ devices support eSIM. Check our compatibility page for the full device list.
How do I install the eSIM?
After purchase, we email a QR code. On iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Scan QR Code. On Android: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs → Add eSIM. The whole process takes under 60 seconds.
Can I keep my regular SIM while using this eSIM?
Yes. Most phones support dual SIM (physical + eSIM). Keep your home number for calls and SMS — use Flysimio for data abroad. You control which SIM handles what in your phone Settings.
Does the eSIM include a hotspot (tethering)?
Yes, all Flysimio plans include mobile hotspot at no extra charge. Share your data connection with laptops, tablets, or other devices freely.
What happens when my data runs out?
You can top up data from your account dashboard at any time. Top-ups are applied instantly — no need to buy a new eSIM or wait.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. We offer a full refund within 7 days of purchase. Contact contact@flysimio.com with your order number.
How long is the eSIM valid for?
You have 6 months from your purchase date to activate the eSIM. Once activated, the plan validity period (e.g., 7 days, 30 days) begins counting down.
Will the eSIM work at the airport when I land?
Yes — as long as you installed the eSIM before your flight, it activates automatically when your phone connects to a local network on landing. No Wi-Fi required for activation.
What if the QR code doesn't scan?
If the QR code won't scan, you can enter the activation code manually — we include both in the email. You can also contact our 24/7 support team and we'll resend or manually provision your eSIM.
eSIM in Australia
The complete guide.
Best eSIM for travel to Australia
The best Australia eSIM combines the widest possible coverage, clear pricing, and instant setup. Flysimio runs on Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone — with Telstra reaching 99.3% of Australians, from Sydney and Melbourne up the East Coast to Cairns — and 5G in every capital city. Plans are prepaid with no contract and no roaming bill on your return: choose your data, pay once, done. Your QR code arrives by email seconds after checkout and installs in under a minute, every plan includes free mobile hotspot, and a 7-day money-back guarantee has you covered. Land at Sydney or Melbourne already connected and skip the pricey home-carrier roaming add-on.
How to set up an Australia eSIM (step by step)
Getting online in Australia takes about two minutes. First, confirm your phone supports eSIM — iPhone XS (2018) and newer and most Android flagships from 2020 qualify. Choose your Australia plan on Flysimio and pay with card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay; your QR code arrives by email within seconds. On Wi-Fi before you fly, open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM (iPhone) or Network & Internet → SIMs → Add eSIM (Android) and scan it — a manual code is included too. Keep your home line as default until arrival. When you land at Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane, your Flysimio line connects automatically to an Australian network — no kiosk, no physical SIM, no queue.
How much data do you need in Australia?
Most travellers over-buy. For maps, messaging, and email, roughly 300 MB a day is plenty, so a 3–5 GB plan covers a week in Sydney comfortably. Add social media, photos, and music and you'll want about 700 MB a day — a 10 GB plan suits a two-week East Coast trip. Heavy streamers, video callers, and anyone tethering a laptop should plan for 1.5 GB or more per day or choose an unlimited daily plan. One tip for road trips: the Outback and stretches like the Nullarbor have real coverage gaps, so download offline maps before you go. Use the calculator above to size it, and top up mid-trip if you run low.
Using an Australia eSIM on iPhone and Android
Flysimio runs as a second line beside your usual SIM, so you keep your home number for calls and texts while your Australian data flows over the eSIM — standard dual-SIM behaviour on iPhone XS and later and most Android phones from 2018. After installing, set the Flysimio eSIM as your cellular-data line and turn on Data Roaming for that line only; it simply lets the eSIM connect to Australian networks, with no roaming fees. Keep your home SIM on for messages and calls, or switch it off to avoid your own carrier's charges. If you're unsure about your model, the compatibility page confirms it before you buy.
Hotspot, calls, and texts on an Australia data eSIM
Every Flysimio Australia plan includes mobile hotspot at no extra cost and without throttling, so you can tether a laptop or tablet or share with a travel companion and use your full allowance freely — handy for remote work on a long East Coast drive. As a data-only eSIM it has no Australian phone number, but that rarely matters: WhatsApp, FaceTime, Messenger, and Google Meet handle calls and messages over data, and your home number stays reachable on your primary SIM. You avoid the per-day roaming fees home carriers charge in Australia.
Short Australia trips vs. long stays
For a few days in Sydney or a quick business trip, a small 1–5 GB plan on a 7-day validity is the most economical choice. For a two-week East Coast run or a working-holiday stay, a 10–20 GB plan or an unlimited daily option lets you navigate, stream, and work without watching a meter. Because Flysimio gives you six months to activate, you can buy before you leave and the validity only starts when your eSIM first connects in Australia. No contract, nothing to cancel — the plan stops when it's done, and you can top up or rebuy for your next trip.
