Optus

Optus competes with Telstra as Australia's second-largest network and offers tourist-specific packages tailored to short visits. Prepaid eSIMs come bundled with data, calls, and texts, so you're not configuring a custom plan. Coverage is nationwide and reliable for most use cases.

Tourist packs are easy to understand and activate at the airport or online. If you prefer a familiar local carrier, Optus delivers solid service at competitive rates.