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Australia · Typical arrival trip

Best eSIM for Australia

The most reliable eSIM for Australia right now: Saily, 20 GB · 30 days, ₹3,647.

Last updated 19 Sept 2026

Pakka pick

Saily

20 GB · 30 days

Score in Australia4.5out of 5(7,840)

₹3,647

20 GB30 daysHotspot255 reviews

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PakkaSIM's pick for Australia is Saily 20 GB · 30 days at ₹3,647, with a Pakka Score of 8.5 out of 10 based on 255 traveller reviews.

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Traveller notes

Airport pickup
Sydney, Melbourne and Perth activate at the gate on Telstra or Optus. Telstra-based plans are the safest outside cities.
Hotspot and calls
Allowed on most plans.
Where the network is weak
Anything regional: the Great Ocean Road stretches, the Outback and the Blue Mountains trails are Telstra-only.
Local SIM alternative
Amaysim, Boost or Lebara prepaid SIMs are cheap and available at supermarkets. Students and migrants should switch in the first fortnight.

Paying from India or Pakistan

Providers take Visa and Mastercard. Indian debit cards need international use enabled and carry a 2 to 3.5% forex markup; UPI and RuPay-only cards are not accepted. Pakistani cards need international transactions enabled at the bank, sit under the annual dollar limit, and carry a 3 to 4% markup; JazzCash and Easypaisa are not accepted. Apple Pay and Google Pay work where your card does.

Questions travellers ask about eSIM for Australia

Which eSIM is best for Australia from India or Pakistan?

Right now it is Saily with the 20 GB · 30 days plan at ₹3,647. It has a Pakka Score of 8.5 out of 10 for Australia, based on 255 traveller reviews of Saily there, and it is sized for a 14-day trip.

How much does an eSIM for Australia cost?

Right-sized plans for about a week start at ₹1,986 from Ubigi. Our pick costs ₹3,647. Prices are converted from USD daily, so expect small movements.

Which network does Saily use in Australia?

Saily rides on Telstra in Australia. The destination score reflects how that network performed for previous travellers, which is why the same provider can score differently in a neighbouring country.

Is an eSIM better than a local SIM in Australia?

Amaysim, Boost or Lebara prepaid SIMs are cheap and available at supermarkets. Students and migrants should switch in the first fortnight.

Where is mobile coverage weak in Australia?

Anything regional: the Great Ocean Road stretches, the Outback and the Blue Mountains trails are Telstra-only.

Can I use hotspot on an eSIM in Australia?

Allowed on most plans.

Will my Indian or Pakistani card work to buy an eSIM?

Visa and Mastercard cards with international use enabled work with every provider we list. UPI, RuPay-only cards, JazzCash and Easypaisa do not. Expect a forex markup of roughly 2 to 4% from your bank.

How much data do I need for 14 days in Australia?

For normal use, maps, WhatsApp, social media and a few video calls, budget about 0.7 GB per day, so around 9.8 GB for 14 days. Heavy users who stream or hotspot should double that.

When should I install the eSIM?

Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly and keep it switched off until you land. Sydney, Melbourne and Perth activate at the gate on Telstra or Optus. Telstra-based plans are the safest outside cities.