This premium guide gives you the insider knowledge you need to choose the perfect mobile plan anywhere in the world.
Personalized Plans
Local Insights
Updated March 2025
This is a sample preview. Your actual guide will be customized based on your specific location, needs, and usage patterns.
| Feature | Budget $15 |
Recommended $30 |
Premium $45 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data | 10GB | 30GB | 60GB |
| Coverage | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 |
| Best for | Light usage | Your needs | Heavy usage |
Your personalized guide will include detailed plan comparisons and insider tips based on your specific travel needs.
Know before you go: real coverage insights
Your personalized guide will include detailed coverage maps for the specific areas you'll be visiting.
Excellent coverage and speeds in all central business areas. All carriers perform well.
Strong performance at beaches and main streets. Some weak spots in valleys.
Good overall coverage but carrier quality varies. Telstra offers best performance here.
Signal drops significantly when crossing the Spit Bridge toward Manly. Most carriers affected.
No coverage in the tunnel. Plan navigation before entering or exiting.
Your personalized guide will include all known dead zones for the specific areas you'll be visiting and the carrier you choose.
Convenient locations with the best service
Why We Recommend This Store
Staff are friendly and knowledgeable about tourist needs. Typically no wait times in mornings.
Important Note
Slightly higher prices (10-15%) than city stores. Convenient but often crowded with long wait times.
Credit/debit card or cash (AUD)
Passport is preferred and required at most stores
Make sure your phone is carrier unlocked
Before purchasing a SIM card, ensure your phone is:
Your phone must not be locked to a specific carrier.
Most modern phones (2019+) are compatible with Australian networks.
Quick and easy steps to get connected
Contact your carrier if needed
Google Maps or Maps.me recommended
For secure browsing on public WiFi
Use this to navigate to the SIM card store
Follow our store recommendations for the best value
Enable data roaming for your new SIM and test connectivity
Available throughout terminals with 30-minute sessions, but slow speeds
Immediate connectivity but 30-50% markup over city prices
Your personalized guide will include detailed setup instructions specific to your carrier and emergency connectivity options.
Insider knowledge for your journey
Offline maps
Offline language
Local messaging
Exchange rates
Keep calls brief and quiet in public places. Locals appreciate moderate volume levels.
Always ask permission before photographing people. Some museums restrict photography.
Watch out for "special offers" at inflated prices targeting tourists.
Be cautious of unsecured networks in tourist areas that may collect personal data.
Only purchase SIM cards from official stores or authorized retailers
Communicate confidently when buying a SIM card
Necesito una tarjeta SIM
neh-seh-SEE-toh OO-nah tar-HEH-tah SIM
¿Cuántos datos incluye?
KWAN-tohs DAH-tohs een-KLOO-yeh
¿Es compatible mi teléfono?
ess kom-pah-TEE-bleh me teh-LEH-foh-noh
¿Cómo reviso mi saldo?
KOH-moh reh-VEE-soh me SAL-doh
¿Dónde puedo recargar?
¿Cuánto cuesta?
Gracias
Honest reviews from people like you
See reviews specific to your trip area
Overall Rating
4.5/5
Satisfaction
82% positive
Based on
87 travelers
"Exceptional coverage everywhere, even on ferries and at Bondi Beach. 5G speeds were great for video calls. Worth the extra cost for reliability."
"Exceptional coverage everywhere, even on ferries and at Bondi Beach. 5G speeds were great for video calls. Worth the extra cost for reliability."
Your personalized guide includes verified reviews from dozens of travelers who visited your exact locations
Your guide includes unbiased summaries of what travelers actually experienced with each carrier:
Coverage at major beaches and tourist spots
5G availability in central areas
Reliable speeds for video calling
Congestion in CBD during lunch hours
Poor signal in underground areas
Higher pricing than other carriers
Your guide includes insider tips, real user photos of data speed tests, and coverage experiences at specific locations.
Technical solutions and detailed resources
Estimate exactly how much data you'll need based on your daily activities.
Your guide includes a personalized calculator with accurate local rates and buffer recommendations.
Ensure your device will work with local networks.
850 MHz (B5), 2100 MHz (B1)
700 MHz (B28), 1800 MHz (B3)...
3500 MHz (n78), 700 MHz (n28)
Step-by-step solutions for common connectivity issues
Local emergency numbers and embassy information
APN settings, USSD codes, and network configuration
Your guide includes legal requirements, regional travel advice, and embassy contact details for your specific nationality.
What to do before leaving the country
Visit any Telstra store before departure
Bring your ID and SIM card/phone
Request plan cancellation
No early termination fees for prepaid plans
Your guide includes detailed cancellation instructions specific to your chosen carrier.
If you plan to return within 6 months, you can suspend your service instead of cancelling.
Before you leave, take these steps to protect your digital privacy:
Erase sensitive data and remove payment methods
Change passwords for accounts accessed on public networks
Cancel recurring subscriptions and request confirmation
Your guide includes a detailed security checklist to protect your digital identity.
SIM cards can be recycled at any store, airport e-waste points, or major hotels. eSIM technology eliminates physical waste entirely.
Keep your guide handy and share with travel companions
Offline access with all essential details
Send to yourself or travel companions
Your actual personalized guide will include specific details for your travel needs, local SIM recommendations, exclusive tips, and comprehensive coverage insights.
Tailored Coverage Maps
Best Value for Your Trip
Insider Local Knowledge
One-time payment • Instant access • No subscription