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Google Fi roaming in Australia: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper

Data in Australia is included with Unlimited Premium. Otherwise, it costs $10.00/GB (Unlimited Premium). An eSIM for 7 days and 6 GB costs from $12.00 (Jetpac).

The best eSIMs in Australia for a week

For 7 days and 6 GB

  1. 1Best unlimited

    GigSky

    Unlimited · 7 days

    $34.99$5.00 per day
    • 3.5 GB a day at full speed, then 500 kbps
    • Networks: Optus and Vodafone
    • Hotspot allowed
    See the plan
  2. 2Cheapest

    Jetpac

    10 GB · 7 days

    $12.00$1.20 per GB
    • Lowest total price for 7 days
    • Network: Optus
    • Hotspot allowed
    See the plan
  3. 3Best price per GB

    GoMoWorld

    17 GB · 30 days

    $12.99$0.76 per GB
    • Lowest price per GB for this trip
    • Hotspot allowed
    See the plan

Three steps, three questions: the best unlimited plan, the cheapest and the best price per GB, from three different providers. How we pick the podium · Affiliate links

Google Fi or an eSIM in Australia: our verdict

Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 22, 2026.

If your plan includes Australia

Keep Google Fi

With Unlimited Premium, data in Australia is included at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad.

Otherwise, with Google Fi

$10.00/GB

Unlimited Premium. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect $60.00.

With an eSIM, 7 days and 6 GB

$12.00

Today’s lowest price, from Jetpac. That’s $48.00 less than Google Fi’s rate.

See the plan

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Data in Australia with Google Fi: our analysis

What Google Fi’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 22, 2026.

The right pass for your trip length

  • 3 days3 × Unlimited Premium$30.00
  • 1 week6 × Unlimited Premium$60.00
  • 2 weeks12 × Unlimited Premium$120.00
  • 1 month24 × Unlimited Premium$240.00

Against the cheapest eSIM

The cheapest eSIM costs less on the trip lengths we can compare.

  • 1 weekeSIM$12.00Google Fi$60.00
  • 2 weekseSIM$12.99Google Fi$120.00
  • 1 montheSIM$24.99Google Fi$240.00

eSIMs in Australia at a glance

  • In Australia, we compare plans from 7 eSIM providers: GigSky, GoMoWorld, Jetpac, Nomad, Orange Travel, Ubigi, and Yesim.
  • The cheapest unlimited plan for a week is from GigSky: $34.99 (Unlimited · 7 days).
  • Locally, the cheapest prepaid SIM card for a week costs A$44 (Telstra, 50 GB, 28 days); see our SIM card comparison in Australia.

Google Fi applies the same rate in 21 other destinations we track, including China, Egypt, France, Greece, and Iceland.

Plan by plan

What applies in Australia depending on your Google Fi plan.

What Google Fi’s official rate sheet sets out in Australia, offer by offer. “Included” means at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad: your Google Fi account shows the one on your line.

Plan or offerData in AustraliaGood to know
Unlimited Premium: data included (up to 50GB per person at high speed, then 256 Kbps); Flexible: USD 10/GB (up to 15GB per person at high speed)$10.00/GBDestination is on the Fi international coverage list. Unlimited Standard and Unlimited Essentials: not available outside Canada and Mexico. Calls USD 0.20/min; texts free.
Unlimited PremiumIncludedIncluded: up to 50GB per person at high speed, then 256 Kbps
Flexible$10.00/GBData billed per GB (up to 15GB per person at high speed, then 256 Kbps)

What your trip costs

With the Google Fi roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.

TripWith Google FiCheapest eSIMThe offer
3 days · 3 GB$30.00 3 × Unlimited Premium€1.99 Orange TravelSee the plan
7 days · 6 GB$60.00 6 × Unlimited Premium$12.00 JetpacSee the plan
14 days · 12 GB$120.00 12 × Unlimited Premium$12.99 GoMoWorldSee the plan
30 days · 24 GB$240.00 24 × Unlimited Premium$24.99 GoMoWorldSee the plan

Every eSIM in Australia →

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Australia with other US carriers

The same trip with the other US carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.

All 4 US carriers we track include Australia in at least one plan: AT&T, Google Fi, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

CarrierIncluded withA week (6 GB)
AT&TElite 2.0$40.00 International Travel Add-On
T-Mobilemost T-Mobile plans$50.00 10 Day Pass
VerizonUnlimited Ultimate$84.00 7 × TravelPass

Turn off Google Fi roaming and use an eSIM

Four settings, before you leave or on the plane.

  1. 1

    Install the eSIM at home

    Buy it and scan its QR code before you leave: with most providers, the plan only starts when you first connect at your destination.

  2. 2

    Keep Google Fi for calls

    In your settings, keep your Google Fi line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.

  3. 3

    Turn off Google Fi roaming

    On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your Google Fi line › Data Roaming. On Android: Settings › Mobile networks › Roaming.

  4. 4

    Keep eSIM roaming on

    A travel eSIM uses the local networks: its data roaming must stay on.

Google Fi roaming in Australia: your questions

Answered from the Google Fi price guide and today’s prices.

Is data in Australia included in my Google Fi plan?

Yes, with Unlimited Premium. Otherwise, it costs $10.00/GB (Unlimited Premium).

How much does data cost in Australia with Google Fi?

$10.00/GB (Unlimited Premium), so $60.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $12.00 (Jetpac), checked on October 22, 2026.

Which Google Fi pass should I get for Australia?

The best Google Fi option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, 3 × Unlimited Premium ($30.00); for a week, 6 × Unlimited Premium ($60.00); for two weeks, 12 × Unlimited Premium ($120.00); for a month, 24 × Unlimited Premium ($240.00).

Google Fi or an eSIM in Australia: which is cheaper?

Against today’s cheapest eSIM, Google Fi costs more: for a week, $12.00 for the eSIM against $60.00 with Google Fi; for a month, $24.99 for the eSIM against $240.00 with Google Fi.

Which US carriers include Australia?

All 4 US carriers we track include Australia in at least one plan: AT&T, Google Fi, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

Which network does an eSIM use in Australia?

The cheapest one-week eSIM (Jetpac) uses Optus. Depending on the plan, the 7 providers we compare in Australia list Optus, Vodafone, and Telstra.

How do I avoid roaming charges in Australia?

Use a travel eSIM for data and turn off data roaming on your Google Fi line. You keep your number for calls and texts.

Can I keep my Google Fi number with an eSIM?

Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your Google Fi line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.