Optus roaming: what is included, what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Of the 24 destinations we track, 0 are included with an Optus plan. Everywhere else, here is what data costs, country by country, against today’s cheapest eSIM.
Included destinations
0
of 24 tracked
Charged separately
24
destinations outside every plan
eSIM for 7 days
$9.00
from, depending on the destination
The most popular destinations with Optus
For each country: what your Optus plan includes, what it costs, and the cheapest eSIM, priced on the photo.
Where data is included with Optus
The 24 destinations we track, sorted by your Optus plan.
24
Always extra
No plan includes them: a pass or the pay-as-you-go rate, shown country by country.
Optus abroad: our analysis
Across the 24 destinations we track, from Optus’s rate sheet and today’s eSIM prices.
Optus against eSIMs
Optus charges in AUD, while the cheapest eSIMs are mostly priced in another currency: we convert nothing.
Against other Australian carriers
Destinations included in at least one plan, out of the 24 we track:
- OptusOptus0 / 24
- TelstraTelstra0 / 24
- Vodafone AustraliaVodafone Australia0 / 24
Country by country
The Optus rate and the cheapest eSIM for 7 days of everyday use.
| Destination | Included with | Otherwise | eSIM for 7 days from | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Canada | — | A$5.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 China | — | A$5.00/day | $13.00 | See the plan |
 Egypt | — | A$5.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 France | — | A$5.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Greece | — | A$5.00/day | $10.00 | See the plan |
 Iceland | — | A$5.00/day | $11.00 | See the plan |
 India | — | A$5.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Indonesia | — | A$5.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Italy | — | A$5.00/day | $10.00 | See the plan |
 Japan | — | A$5.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Mexico | — | A$5.00/day | $15.50 | See the plan |
 Morocco | — | A$5.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 New Zealand | — | A$5.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Peru | — | A$5.00/day | €18.99 | See the plan |
 Portugal | — | A$5.00/day | $9.00 | See the plan |
 Singapore | — | A$5.00/day | $11.00 | See the plan |
 South Korea | — | A$5.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Spain | — | A$5.00/day | $9.79 | See the plan |
 Thailand | — | A$5.00/day | $9.50 | See the plan |
 Turkey | — | A$5.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 United Arab Emirates | — | A$5.00/day | $16.00 | See the plan |
 United Kingdom | — | A$5.00/day | $9.79 | See the plan |
 United States | — | A$5.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Vietnam | — | A$5.00/day | $10.90 | See the plan |
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Optus travel offers
As the official price guide describes them.
| Offer | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Optus Daily Roaming | A$5.00/day | 5GB of data per 24 hours plus unlimited standard national talk and text in Zone 1 destinations or to Australia (standard national talk is not available on MBB plans). |
| $10 Optus Roaming Pass | A$10.00/day | 1GB of data plus unlimited standard talk (mobile plans only) and SMS, active for 24 hours or until the 1GB is used, whichever comes first. |
| Standard Roaming Rates (pay as you go) | Pay-as-you-go roaming rates by destination and zone, in AUD, are published in the Optus roaming rates finder (rates and zones can change with exchange rates). | |
| Optus Prepaid International Roaming add-on: $5 (1 day) | A$5.00/day | 1GB of standard roaming data, 50 standard international roaming SMS and up to 25 minutes of standard roaming talk. |
| Optus Prepaid International Roaming add-on: $25 (14 days) | A$25.00 for 14 days | 5GB of standard roaming data, 50 standard international roaming SMS and up to 50 minutes of standard roaming talk. |
| Optus Prepaid International Roaming add-on: $45 (28 days) | A$45.00 for 28 days | 10GB of standard roaming data, 100 standard international roaming SMS and up to 100 minutes of standard roaming talk. |
| Optus Prepaid International Roaming add-on: $75 (186 days) | A$75.00 for 186 days | 15GB of standard roaming data, 100 standard international roaming SMS and up to 100 minutes of standard roaming talk. |
Optus abroad: your questions
Answered from the Optus price guide and today’s prices.
Which countries are included with Optus?
None of the 24 destinations we track is included in an Optus plan.
How much does data abroad cost with Optus?
Outside your plan, a week of everyday use (6 GB) costs A$35.00 in each of these destinations with Optus’s best offer.
Which Optus pass should I get for a week?
Most often 7 × Optus Daily Roaming: it is the best one-week offer in 24 of 24 destinations.
Optus or an eSIM: which is cheaper?
Optus charges in AUD, while the cheapest eSIMs are mostly priced in another currency: we convert nothing.
Which Australian carrier includes the most destinations?
Optus: 0; Telstra: 0; Vodafone Australia: 0, out of the 24 destinations we track.
How do I avoid roaming charges abroad?
Use a travel eSIM for data and turn off data roaming on your Optus line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my Optus number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your Optus line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.