Every Optus roaming pack, checked on Optus's own site, next to live data eSIM prices by destination.
| Pack | Type | Validity | Data | Calls | SMS | Also |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A$5 | $5 International Roaming (prepaid) | 1 day | 1GB | 25 min | 50 | 1 day; Zone 1 destinations |
| A$25 | $25 International Roaming (prepaid) | 14 days | 5GB | 50 min | 50 | 14 days; Zone 1 destinations |
| A$45 | $45 International Roaming (prepaid) | 28 days | 10GB | 100 min | 100 | 28 days; Zone 1 destinations |
| A$75 | $75 International Roaming (prepaid) | 186 days | 15GB | 100 min | 100 | 186 days; Zone 1 destinations |
| A$10 | Optus Roaming Pass (postpaid) | per day | 1GB | - | - | 1GB plus unlimited standard calls and texts per 24 hours on eligible postpaid plans |
From www.optus.com.au/preroam, checked 28 September 2026. Optus is a trademark of Singtel Optus Pty Limited. Slashtel is not affiliated with Optus.
Optus's options are A$5 for 1 day (1GB), A$25 for 14 days (5GB), A$45 for 28 days (10GB), A$75 for 186 days (15GB), A$10 a day (Optus Roaming Pass (postpaid)), as listed on Optus's site on 28 September 2026.
For data, in 24 of the destinations we compare: Dubai (UAE) (A$20.52 vs A$25), Thailand (A$7.40 vs A$25), USA (A$8.97 vs A$25), Europe (A$14.81 vs A$25), UK (A$6.69 vs A$25), Singapore (A$6.69 vs A$25), Malaysia (A$7.40 vs A$25), Canada (A$14.81 vs A$25), Turkey (A$6.40 vs A$25), Japan (A$7.40 vs A$25), Indonesia (Bali) (A$7.40 vs A$25), Vietnam (A$10.11 vs A$25), Hong Kong (A$7.40 vs A$25), South Korea (A$7.40 vs A$25), New Zealand (A$11.11 vs A$25), Germany (A$6.69 vs A$25), France (A$7.40 vs A$25), Switzerland (A$6.69 vs A$25), Italy (A$6.69 vs A$25), Spain (A$6.69 vs A$25), Netherlands (A$6.69 vs A$25), Ireland (A$6.69 vs A$25), Greece (A$6.69 vs A$25), Portugal (A$6.69 vs A$25). Optus's options also include calls, which a data eSIM does not.
Yes. Keep the Optus SIM in the phone for calls and texts such as bank codes, and use the eSIM for mobile data.