Anyone done Australia Esim?

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MarkCerny

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#303449 11-Feb-2023 10:55

I’m heading to Aus today but don’t want to pay $8 a day roaming in 2Degrees.

I want to know if I can download the Optus Aus app and set up an esim to use for a week while in Aus. They currently have a free trial for 7 days and you get 7GB of data.

Is this possible on a iPhone 13 from 2degrees?

Any help is appreciated!

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#3034927 11-Feb-2023 11:25

Already a few threads on Geekzone about getting eSIMs working when traveling - Would link off to them but need to fly out the door

Getting a eSIM working on your iPhone from another country is not related to 2degrees in anyway at all

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#3034932 11-Feb-2023 11:33

Check out amaysim they have really good offers they should be in Apple app store

You can' t use a NZ passport for AU SIMs until you arrive in AU

Blurtie

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#3034950 11-Feb-2023 12:16

Yes, we we're over in Aus last weekend. I signed up with Kogan mobile who were offering a one month free trial as well but with 40Gb! Setting it up was relatively simple apart from initial user error..

You get sent an email where you scan a QR code to load the esim on your phone. Easy enough.

You'll need to activate the esim once you're in the country. Word of caution, when activating the esim, you need to enter some proof of ID. If you have AU based ID then it should be easy, I didn't, I was traveling on an NZ passport. Where I screwed up was when I tried activating the esim before I cleared immigration. Entering my NZ passport details the system threw a wobbly - I assume as it thought I didn't have valid visa or actually in the country - threw me out and askes me to enter AU based ID which of course I didn't have.. Tried multiple times, but couldn't it get back to it asking for an international passport. Im sure it couldve been fixed by calling them, but I just ordered another esim and set it up first time..

Only thing with Kogan is you have you actively call them to cancel your plan before you leave. Simple enough to do, and it occurs immediately, so I called at the airport before leaving..

In case it matters, I have a Samsung S22 Ultra. Not an iPhone. I imagine it'd be pretty much the same process, but would need to check if your iphone is compatible with the particular networks your intending to sign up to?

MarkCerny

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#3035750 13-Feb-2023 09:33

Just an update for anyone that’s interested…

I passed through customs in Aus and downloaded the Optus app.

Then went through the eSIM set up and got a prepaid 7 day free trial that includes 7GB data.

Easy peasy! Took about 2 minutes to be up and running.