Prepaid SIMs

Prepaid SIMs: Prepaid SIMs and eSIMs for Australian travellers

Prepaid SIMs is an Australian travel mobile connectivity provider that sells physical SIM cards and prepaid eSIMs. Its catalogue is aimed at travellers leaving Australia who want to avoid roaming: the company states that its international eSIMs cover more than 200 destinations and that it does not apply roaming charges or hidden costs. The company operates through Roamy, its eSIM brand, which presents itself as an Australian provider partnered with some of the world's largest telecommunications operators.

eSIM and physical SIM catalogue

The offering is divided into two formats. On the one hand, digital eSIMs, which are activated without a physical card and cover specific destinations and regions. On the other, physical SIMs, designed for devices not compatible with eSIM and delivered to the customer before the trip. Featured products include the Asia eSIM with unlimited data for 13 countries and validity of up to 30 days, the Japan eSIM with unlimited data without a daily limit and local network coverage for up to 30 days, the New Zealand eSIM with unlimited data and 30 days of validity, and the Europe eSIM with unlimited data. The site also lists eSIMs for China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam, among other destinations.

Destinations and regional coverage

The catalogue is organised by country and by region. Among the popular destinations highlighted on the website are China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. Regional coverage includes North America, Europe and the United Kingdom, Asia, South America, the Middle East and a global option. The alphabetical list of countries includes, among others, Argentina, Austria, Bali, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Fiji, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Laos, the Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, the Netherlands, Oman, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Samoa, Yemen, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Reference prices from the catalogue

The shop shows daily rates from $0.93 for Japan and Indonesia, $0.97 for China, $1.03 for the United Kingdom and Europe and the United Kingdom, $1.20 for South America, $1.23 for Asia, $1.40 for New Zealand, $1.46 for the United States and the Middle East, $1.83 for North America and $2.30 for the global option. Unlimited data eSIMs start at $15 in Asia, $22 in Japan and $79 in New Zealand. These are indicative prices from the catalogue published at the time of the analysis.

Device compatibility and verification

The website includes a compatibility check tool by brand: Apple, Samsung, Google, Motorola, Xiaomi, Oppo and others. To verify whether a phone supports eSIM, it indicates dialling *#06# and checking whether a 32-digit EID number appears. It warns that some iPhones manufactured for China, Hong Kong and Macau may not be compatible, and that certain Samsung Galaxy devices from the United States, China, Hong Kong and Macau may have the same limitation. It also reminds users that the device must be unlocked from the Australian network. If the phone is not compatible with eSIM, the company offers physical SIMs delivered before the trip.

Shipping and delivery times

Orders are dispatched from Melbourne via Australia Post across the country. Orders placed before 3:00 PM AEST are sent the same business day. The company recommends choosing an eSIM if the device is compatible and the connection is needed urgently; otherwise, it suggests selecting Express Post at checkout. Standard shipping is free and takes 4 to 7 business days, while Express Post costs $7 and takes 1 to 2 business days.

Ratings and promotions

The site shows a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on more than 5,000 reviews and claims to have more than 150,000 satisfied travellers. It also announces a promotion of buy one product and get 30% off the second with the code BOGO30, and a 10% discount on the first order for those who subscribe. These conditions correspond to the information published at the time of the analysis and may vary.