Roaming Explained

How much will your telco will charge you to use your phone overseas? These guides will answer your questions on international roaming with the major providers.
Telstra International Roaming in 2026: Day Pass Costs, Zones and How to Pay Less
Telstra's International Day Pass costs $5 or $10 a day depending on the zone. Here's the full country list, what a real trip costs, and how to pay less. Read more...
Optus International Roaming 2026: Costs, Passes and a Cheaper Option
Short answer: Optus international roaming costs $5 a day (5GB data plus unlimited standard calls and texts) if you're on an Optus Choice Plus postpaid plan, and $10 per 24 hours (1GB) on most other postpaid plans. Without a pass, data is charged at $1 per MB. Prepaid customers can buy roaming packs from $5 for a day to $45 for 28 days. For a two or three week trip where you mainly need data, a travel eSIM is usually far cheaper. This guide covers every Optus roaming option, what... Read more...
ALDI Mobile Overseas Roaming Explained
Heading overseas with ALDI Mobile? Before you go, you'll need to add a roaming pack to your account. ALDI Mobile's overseas roaming packs are sold by region and cheap on paper — but the 7-day validity windows and data limits mean costs can stack up quickly on trips longer than a week. In this guide How much will it cost? How much data? Calls & texts How to turn it on Alternatives Useful links How much will it cost? ALDI Mobile sells five roaming packs, each tied to a region... Read more...
International Roaming with Telstra in Japan
Heading to Japan and want to stay connected? This guide will answer your key questions on Telstra roaming in Japan, most importantly: "How much is it going to cost me?" How much will it cost?How much data will I get?Can I make calls and send texts?How do I turn it on?AlternativesUseful Links How much will it cost? Telstra offers roaming day passes, and how much they cost depends on which country you're heading to. Japan is a zone 2 country, and so you'll pay $10 per day for roaming How... Read more...
Best Internet Options for Aussie Travellers in Japan
Whether you’re navigating Tokyo’s train system, posting photos from Kyoto, or messaging family back home, reliable mobile data is essential. Australian travellers generally have three main options for staying connected in Japan: using their Australian telco’s roaming service, buying a physical SIM card in Japan, or purchasing a travel eSIM before departure. Here’s how the options compare. Using Your Existing Provider The easiest option is simply using international roaming through your existing provider. This lets you keep your Australian number active without changing SIM cards. Often. roaming starts automatically when... Read more...
Install an eSIM on your iPhone
If you’re travelling overseas and want to avoid expensive roaming charges, a travel eSIM is one of the easiest ways to stay connected. There’s no tiny plastic SIM card to swap, no tools required, and setup on an iPhone is super easy, and only takes a few minutes. For many travellers, eSIMs are becoming the easiest and cheapest alternative to paying daily roaming fees through your mobile provider. What is an eSIM? An eSIM is a digital SIM card built into your iPhone, sometimes referred to as dual sim. Instead of... Read more...
Vodafone Overseas Roaming Explained
Heading off on an overseas adventure and want to stay connected? This guide will answer your key questions on Vodafone international roaming, including the kicker: "How much is it going to cost me?" How much will it cost?How much data will I get?Can I make calls and send texts?How do I turn it on?AlternativesCoverage & Supported CountriesUseful Links How much will it cost? For $5 extra per day, you can use your included data, calls and texts in over 100 destinations. If you go over your usual data allowance, Vodafone... Read more...

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