No roaming. No worries.
A QuokkaSIM plan is a prepaid eSIM for Australia that runs on the country’s own mobile networks, so your phone connects like a local phone and pays no roaming. Buy before you fly, scan the QR code, and switch the plan on when you land. Plans open soon.
Local networks
Telstra, Optus or Vodafone, Australia’s own mobile networks.
Install before you fly
Set the eSIM up at home, on Wi-Fi or mobile data, and switch it on when you land.
QR after payment
The QR code appears within seconds of paying and stays on your order page.
Refund if it cannot work
A plan that cannot be made to work on your phone in Australia is refunded in full.
The first plans are live.
Prepaid data eSIMs on Optus, one of Australia’s own networks, plus an Australia & New Zealand plan for both countries. Pay once, install before you fly; your plan starts when it first connects.
See plansWhat is the best eSIM for Australia?
A good eSIM for Australia is a prepaid plan on one of the country’s own networks: Telstra, Optus or Vodafone. It installs from a QR code before you fly, switches on when you land, and your phone pays your home carrier no roaming rates. Your usual number stays active for calls and messages.
Online in Australia in 3 steps
It all happens on your phone: no shop, no queue and no plastic SIM.
01
Choose and pay
Pick a plan, check that your phone takes an eSIM, and pay by card.
02
Scan the QR code
The QR code appears on your order page within seconds. Install it before you fly, on Wi-Fi or mobile data.
03
Switch on when you land
Choose the QuokkaSIM line for mobile data when you land. Your usual SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts.
Australia eSIM, airport SIM or roaming?
Three ways to get online in Australia, side by side.
| How you get it | Australia eSIM | Airport SIM | Roaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| How you get it | QR code online, before you fly | Queue at a counter after landing, passport needed | Already on your phone |
| Price | Fixed per plan, shown in full before you pay | Set by each counter, often paid in cash | Your carrier’s roaming rate, per day or per MB |
| Network | Telstra, Optus or Vodafone, Australia’s own networks | A local carrier, the same networks | Your home carrier’s partner network |
| Refund | Full refund if the plan cannot be made to work | Usually none | Not applicable |
Which network works where in Australia?
Australia has three mobile networks, and a QuokkaSIM plan runs on one of them, so your phone connects as a local line rather than as a visitor roaming from abroad.
Telstra
Telstra runs the largest network, reaching further into remote areas and along outback routes than the other two.
Optus
Optus is the second national network, strong in the cities and along much of the coast.
Vodafone
Vodafone, part of TPG Telecom, covers the major cities and many popular coastal routes.
Network notes follow the coverage pages of Telstra, Optus and Vodafone, read on 30 September 2026.
Where you are going
From the harbour cities to the reef, the red centre and the island state, the plans run on the same networks a phone bought in Australia uses.
Sydney
The Great Barrier Reef
Uluru and the Red Centre
Tasmania
Why a local plan is different
Local networks, no roaming
Your plan runs on an Australian network, the same signal a phone bought in Australia uses. Internet sharing works like any other data plan.
The full price before you pay
Every plan shows its network, its data, its length and the total price up front. The price you see is the price you pay.
A refund if it cannot work
If a plan cannot be made to work in Australia, it is refunded in full. Email us and a person answers.
Questions about eSIM in Australia
Is eSIM available in Australia?
Yes. Australia’s three networks, Telstra, Optus and Vodafone, all support eSIM, and phones from recent years (an iPhone XS or newer, a Samsung Galaxy S20 or newer, Google Pixel 3 or newer) usually support it too. Check in your phone’s settings under SIM or Cellular.
How do I get an eSIM for Australia?
Buy one before you fly. After payment the QR code appears on your order page, you scan it in your phone’s settings, and the plan is ready. When you land, switch the line on and choose it for mobile data.
Who offers eSIM for Australia?
Australia’s carriers sell eSIM plans to residents, and international brands sell eSIMs for visitors, usually on the same networks. QuokkaSIM is a traveller brand: prepaid plans on Telstra, Optus or Vodafone, sold directly, and the plans open soon.
Where can I buy an eSIM for Australia?
Online before you travel, or at the airport after landing. Buying before you fly means your phone is connected the moment you land; an airport counter usually means a queue and your passport.
What is the best eSIM for Australia?
The one that runs on a local network, shows its full price before you pay, and is refunded if it cannot be activated. For trips beyond the cities, Telstra reaches furthest; Optus and Vodafone cover the cities and popular coastal routes well.
When should I install an eSIM for Australia?
Install it before you fly, on Wi-Fi or mobile data, and switch the line on when you land. Installing does not start a countdown; the plan begins when it first connects to an Australian network. Your home SIM stays active for calls and messages meanwhile.
Questions before plans open?
Write to us and a person answers, usually within a day.