Each operator's option for a 10-day trip, checked on its own site, next to a live data eSIM price for New Zealand.
See New Zealand eSIM plans →| Operator | Cost | Includes | Slashtel eSIM (same trip) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telstra | A$25 · 14 days | 4GB, 50 min, 50 SMS | 5GB, 30 days: $7.89 (≈A$11.52) | A$13.48 less |
| Optus | A$25 · 14 days | 5GB, 50 min, 50 SMS | 5GB, 30 days: $7.89 (≈A$11.52) | A$13.48 less |
| Vodafone Australia | A$50 · 10 days | A$5/day x 10 days | 10GB, 30 days: $13.29 (≈A$19.40) | A$30.60 less |
Operator prices as listed on telstra.com.au, optus.com.au, vodafone.com.au on 19 October 2026; they include calls as well as data. Where an operator charges by the day, we compare an eSIM with at least 1GB a day. Slashtel prices are live in US dollars, converted at 1.46 per $1. Telstra is a trademark of Telstra Corporation Limited. Slashtel is not affiliated with Telstra. Optus is a trademark of Singtel Optus Pty Limited. Slashtel is not affiliated with Optus. Vodafone is a trademark of Vodafone Group Plc, used under licence by TPG Telecom. Slashtel is not affiliated with Vodafone Australia.
For a 10-day trip, Telstra at A$25. Optus: A$25. Vodafone Australia: A$50. Options differ in calls and data allowances, so compare what you will use.
For data, yes against each option we list: a Slashtel eSIM for the same trip costs A$11.52 (vs Telstra A$25), A$11.52 (vs Optus A$25), A$19.40 (vs Vodafone Australia A$50). Operator options also include calls; the eSIM is data only.
Yes. Keep your Australian SIM in the phone for calls and texts such as bank codes, and use the eSIM for mobile data.