Australia eSIM — reviews & details
Australia 500MB/Day · 500 MB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Australia Optus 5G Vodafone 5G Telstra 5G
Traveller reviews
Sri W.
Italy · Mar 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. A must-have for international travel.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Cheers, Sri! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Emma
Olivia R.
Turkey · Mar 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks for sharing, Olivia! So happy the Australia eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Louis N.
Thailand · Mar 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling in Australia. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Louis! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! – James, GotoeSIM Support
Sarah B.
Italy · Mar 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in Australia. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Really appreciate this, Sarah! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Ethan L.
Vietnam · Mar 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago So glad to hear this, Ethan! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Australia. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Marco L.
Philippines · Mar 2026
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Marco. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Ingrid S.
United States · Feb 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks for sharing, Ingrid! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! – Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Emma C.
India · Feb 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in Australia. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Telling my friends about this.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Emma! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Australia. – Priya 💜
Nguyen G.
Poland · Feb 2026
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Nguyen. Glad it mostly worked for you in Australia — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Laura 💜
Mateo K.
Philippines · Feb 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks a lot, Mateo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Yuki
Noah C.
Singapore · Feb 2026
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Noah! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! — Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Viktor N.
Germany · Feb 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Viktor! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. — Ingrid
Olivia W.
Switzerland · Feb 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Great experience overall.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago So glad to hear this, Olivia! So happy the Australia eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Priya 💜
Priya T.
Sweden · Feb 2026
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago So sorry to hear this, Priya. That's not the experience we want for Australia. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. – Tom 💜
Zoe N.
Italy · Feb 2026
Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Zoe. Glad it mostly worked for you in Australia — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Grace
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Australia eSIM cost?
The Australia 500MB/Day plan costs $0.75 for 500 MB/day over 1 days, paid once with no hidden fees.
How do I activate my Australia eSIM?
Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the GotoeSIM app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in Australia.
Will this eSIM work on my phone?
It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.
Can I keep my regular number?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in Australia.
Comments & questions
Diego P. · 1 month ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Yes Diego, you can top up the same eSIM anytime — no need to buy a new one. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Mateo W. · 2 months ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
For nearby countries, Mateo, a regional plan may suit you better — happy to help you pick. – Ken 💜
Katya R. · 4 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
It works great on modern Samsung phones, Katya! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. — Emma
Carlos R. · 4 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Yes Carlos, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. — Omar
Linh P. · 4 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Linh. — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Aisha F. · 5 months ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
Thanks Aisha, that means a lot! Reach out anytime. – David 💜
Katya G. · 5 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Katya — not at purchase. – James 💜
Nadia D. · 5 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
You'll be on top local networks, Nadia — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. — Anna
Noah R. · 5 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Yes Noah, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Viktor N. · 6 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Viktor — it switches on when you land. — Mark
Marco R. · 9 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Your number stays active for WhatsApp, Marco! The eSIM just handles data. — Sophie
Louis F. · 1 year ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Roaming is included in the plan, Louis — no extra charges, it's all prepaid. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support