--- title: "eSIM for Australia from $4.95, easy setup | DualLine" description: "Affordable eSIM for Australia: 12 plans from $4.95, 1–20 GB or unlimited data, on Optus. Easy setup before you travel." canonical: "https://dualline.co/esim/australia" --- Sydney Opera House · Photo: [Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sydney_Australia._%2821339175489%29.jpg) , [CC0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en) # eSIM for Australia Affordable mobile data for Australia, with easy setup and a reliable connection on the Optus network. Choose from 12 plans: 1–20 GB or unlimited data, valid 3–30 days, from $4.95 (1 GB for 7 days). The best rate is $1.55 per GB. ## Plans and prices for Australia There are 6 fixed-data plans for Australia, from $4.95. The lowest price per GB is $1.55: 20 GB for 30 days. Prices are in US dollars. The final price is shown at checkout. Fixed-data plans for Australia | Data | Validity | Price | Price per GB | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 GB | 7 days | $4.95 | $4.95 | | 2 GB | 15 days | $7.00 | $3.50 | | 3 GB | 30 days | $8.52 | $2.84 | | 5 GB | 30 days | $11.59 | $2.32 | | 10 GB | 30 days | $18.75 | $1.88 | | 20 GB | 30 days | $31.03 | $1.55 | - [Buy an eSIM for Australia](https://dualline.co/buy-esim?destination=AU) ## Unlimited data for Australia Unlimited plans start at $12.11. Each includes 3 GB of high-speed data per day; after that, speed is reduced to 1 Mbps. Unlimited plans for Australia | Validity | Price | High-speed data | After that | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3 days | $12.11 | 3 GB per day | 1 Mbps | | 5 days | $19.27 | 3 GB per day | 1 Mbps | | 7 days | $27.45 | 3 GB per day | 1 Mbps | | 10 days | $33.07 | 3 GB per day | 1 Mbps | | 15 days | $46.37 | 3 GB per day | 1 Mbps | | 30 days | $68.37 | 3 GB per day | 1 Mbps | ## Network: Optus Plans for Australia connect to the Optus network. Check the network shown on a plan before you buy. ## Calls, SMS and phone numbers Plans for Australia are data-only: they don’t include a phone number, carrier calls or SMS. If you need a separate number for calls and texts, the DualLine second line is a different product. - [See the DualLine second line](https://dualline.co/second-line) ## Local facts for Australia General information about mobile networks in Australia; not specific to DualLine plans. Australia's three mobile networks, Telstra, Optus and TPG Telecom (Vodafone), have all closed their 3G networks; Telstra's closed on 28 October 2024. Source: Telstra, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts. Since 28 October 2024, Australian networks must block phones that cannot call Triple Zero (000) over 4G. Telstra says visitors' phones that are not compatible, meaning they lack VoLTE including VoLTE emergency calling, are blocked from its network. Source: Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), Telstra. Telstra says its mobile network covers 99.7% of Australia's population and about 3 million square kilometres. Source: Telstra. - [Telstra: Stay Connected After The 3G Network Closure](https://www.telstra.com.au/support/mobiles-devices/3g-closure) - [Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts: 3G network switch off](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/media-communications/phone/mobile-services-and-coverage/3g-network-switch) - [Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA): New telco rules to support continued access to Triple Zero](https://www.acma.gov.au/articles/2024-10/new-telco-rules-support-continued-access-triple-zero) - [Telstra: Emergency Call Service Determination](https://www.telstra.com.au/support/mobiles-devices/3g-determination) - [Telstra: Telstra coverage maps: the facts about how it's measured](https://www.telstra.com.au/exchange/telstra-coverage-maps--the-facts-about-how-it-s-measured) ## Set up before you travel Install the eSIM over Wi-Fi before you leave, then switch mobile data to it when you arrive in Australia. - [Install an eSIM on iPhone](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/install-esim-iphone) - [Install an eSIM on Android](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/install-esim-android) - [Check eSIM-compatible devices](https://dualline.co/esim-compatible-devices) ## More eSIM destinations Compare plans for other popular destinations, or start with the travel eSIM guide. - [eSIM for the United States](https://dualline.co/esim/united-states) - [eSIM for the United Kingdom](https://dualline.co/esim/united-kingdom) - [eSIM for Dubai & the UAE](https://dualline.co/esim/united-arab-emirates) - [eSIM for Japan](https://dualline.co/esim/japan) - [eSIM for Thailand](https://dualline.co/esim/thailand) - [eSIM for France](https://dualline.co/esim/france) - [Travel eSIM guide](https://dualline.co/esim) ## Your take-away checklist - Pick a plan: 1–20 GB or unlimited data, valid 3–30 days. - Check that your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked. - Install the eSIM over Wi-Fi before you travel. - After you arrive, choose the eSIM for mobile data. ## Common questions How much does an eSIM for Australia cost? Plans start at $4.95 (1 GB for 7 days). The lowest price per GB is $1.55: 20 GB for 30 days. The final price is shown at checkout. Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Australia? Yes. Unlimited plans start at $12.11 for 3 days. Each includes 3 GB of high-speed data per day; after that, speed is reduced to 1 Mbps. Which mobile network will I use in Australia? Optus. Check the network shown on a plan before you buy. Does the eSIM for Australia include calls, SMS or a phone number? No. Plans for Australia are data-only. If you need a separate number for calls and texts, see the DualLine second line. How long are eSIM plans for Australia valid? Plans are valid for 3 to 30 days. Check when validity starts: on some plans it starts at installation, on others when the eSIM first connects. When should I install the eSIM for Australia? Install it over Wi-Fi before you leave, then switch it on for mobile data when you arrive. ## Sources and support Plan prices come from DualLine’s catalogue. Local facts link to the source we checked. - [Telstra: Stay Connected After The 3G Network Closure](https://www.telstra.com.au/support/mobiles-devices/3g-closure) - [Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts: 3G network switch off](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/media-communications/phone/mobile-services-and-coverage/3g-network-switch) - [Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA): New telco rules to support continued access to Triple Zero](https://www.acma.gov.au/articles/2024-10/new-telco-rules-support-continued-access-triple-zero) - [Telstra: Emergency Call Service Determination](https://www.telstra.com.au/support/mobiles-devices/3g-determination) - [Telstra: Telstra coverage maps: the facts about how it's measured](https://www.telstra.com.au/exchange/telstra-coverage-maps--the-facts-about-how-it-s-measured) [Contact DualLine support](https://dualline.co/support) · [Refund and cancellation terms](https://dualline.co/refund-cancellation) ## Your next step [### How to install an eSIM on iPhone Install your DualLine eSIM on iPhone with a QR code, supported link or manual details. Choose the data line and check activation before travelling. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/install-esim-iphone) [### How to install an eSIM on Android Set up a DualLine travel eSIM on Android. Follow Samsung or Pixel settings, choose QR or manual installation and select the right data line. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/install-esim-android) [### Travel eSIM prices by country Compare travel eSIM prices for 199 destinations: the lowest plan price, the lowest price per GB and the cheapest unlimited plan, all dated. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/esim-prices-by-country) [### Will your travel eSIM connect? Networks by country See the local mobile networks DualLine travel eSIM plans use in 199 destinations, and the checks that help your eSIM connect when you arrive. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/esim-networks-by-country)