150+
Countries covered
GlobaleSIM works in 150+ countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Oceania, using local partner networks so your data follows you wherever you travel.
Provider overview
Provider overview
GlobaleSIM: a travel eSIM for data overseas
GlobaleSIM is a travel eSIM service, not an Australian carrier. Instead of a physical SIM, you download a digital data SIM straight to your phone and get mobile data overseas in 150+ countries, without swapping SIMs or copping roaming bill shock from your home telco. You keep your usual Aussie number for calls and texts, and add a prepaid GlobaleSIM data plan just for the countries you are visiting. Here is how it works, what the plans cover, how to install it and what travellers think before your next trip.
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How it works
How GlobaleSIM works & where it covers
GlobaleSIM is not its own mobile network. It is a travel eSIM that connects you to local partner networks in the country you are visiting, so you get data overseas without a physical SIM swap or your home carrier's roaming fees.
eSIM
Digital, not plastic
An eSIM is a chip built into your phone. You download the plan by QR code instead of inserting a SIM, so there is nothing to post, swap or lose on the road.
Dual
SIM alongside yours
On a dual-SIM phone, GlobaleSIM carries your overseas data while your Australian SIM keeps your usual number live for calls and texts.
Check before you buy. Confirm your destination is on the coverage list and that your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible. For an everyday plan at home in Australia, compare standard SIM-only and prepaid deals in our mobile providers guide.
The plans
GlobaleSIM travel data plans explained
GlobaleSIM sells prepaid, data-only eSIMs in three shapes, all without lock-in. You choose a data allowance and a validity window to match your trip, with prices set up front so there are no roaming surprises.
Country eSIM
5 GB
from $13
- Data for one destination
- 7 to 30-day validity
- Install by QR before you fly
Regional eSIM
10 GB
from $35
- Covers a whole region
- Cross borders on one plan
- No roaming bill shock
Global eSIM
3 GB
from $38
- Works across 150+ countries
- 14-day validity
- Top up anytime
Global eSIM Max
20 GB
from $105
- Largest global allowance
- 30-day validity
- Best for long, multi-stop trips
Indicative pricing as of June 2026. Plans, regions and data vary; always check GlobaleSIM for current packages.
Good to know. GlobaleSIM plans are data-only with a fixed allowance and a set validity, so they suit a trip rather than everyday use at home. Prices vary by destination, data size and length, and prices are charged in advance with no excess roaming fees. For the right plan, work out roughly how much data you use per day and pick an allowance that covers your whole trip with a little spare.
Why travellers use it
Calls, texts & keeping your number
Because GlobaleSIM is data-only, it works best alongside your normal SIM rather than as a full replacement. Here is how calls, texts and your Australian number fit together while you are away.
Keep your Aussie number
GlobaleSIM runs alongside your normal SIM via dual SIM, so your Australian number stays active for calls and texts while the eSIM carries your overseas data.
No roaming bill shock
You pay a fixed prepaid price up front for a set data allowance, so you avoid the surprise per-megabyte roaming charges that home carriers bill after a trip.
Calls and texts over apps
Because plans are data-only, you make calls and send messages over WhatsApp, FaceTime, Messenger or Zoom using your eSIM data, rather than a traditional voice plan.
Get help
GlobaleSIM support
GlobaleSIM is an international travel data service, so support is fully online rather than through an Australian call centre. The help centre, email and live chat cover setup, activation and billing questions before and during your trip.
| Channel | Where | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Help centre | www.globalesim.com | Setup guides, device list, FAQs |
| Email support | [email protected] | Account, activation and billing |
| Live chat | On the website | Quick questions while travelling |
Before you fly
Install the eSIM and read the setup guide while you are still on home Wi-Fi. That way the QR code is scanned, the plan is ready, and you only need to switch the data on when you land overseas.
No call centre
There is no Australian phone line, because GlobaleSIM is a global travel eSIM rather than a local telco. Email [email protected] or use live chat for help with your plan.
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minutes to set up
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GlobaleSIM reviews: is a travel eSIM worth it?
Travellers rate GlobaleSIM for convenience and certainty. The biggest wins are setting up data before you fly, dodging the roaming bill shock that home carriers charge after a trip, and keeping your Aussie number for calls. The main things to watch are checking your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible, and picking a data allowance that lasts your whole trip, since plans are prepaid and data-only.
"Installed it on the plane Wi-Fi, switched it on when we landed in Italy and had data straight away, no roaming charges and no chasing a SIM at the airport." — a frequent traveller.
Getting started
How to buy, install & activate GlobaleSIM
Getting connected takes a few minutes, and it is easiest to set up at home before you fly so your data is ready the moment you arrive.
Buy & receive your QR code
Choose a country, regional or global plan online and pay up front. GlobaleSIM emails you a QR code with setup instructions, usually within minutes of purchase, ready to install whenever you are.
Install & switch on overseas
Open your phone's mobile settings, add an eSIM and scan the QR code to install it. Leave your Australian SIM in for calls and texts, then turn the GlobaleSIM data on when you land at your destination.
Common questions
A Selectra expert answers your most common GlobaleSIM questions
A travel eSIM is a digital SIM you download to your phone instead of inserting a plastic SIM card. It lets you connect to mobile data overseas through GlobaleSIM's partner networks, with instant activation, prepaid pricing and no roaming charges from your home carrier.
You buy a prepaid data plan online, receive a QR code by email, then scan it to install the eSIM on your phone. The plan covers data in your chosen country, region or globally across 150+ countries. You keep your usual Australian SIM for calls and texts, and use the GlobaleSIM data for internet while travelling.
GlobaleSIM provides data in 150+ countries across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Oceania and beyond. You can buy a single-country eSIM, a regional eSIM that spans a continent, or a global eSIM that works across many destinations on one plan. Always check the destination is listed before you buy.
Yes. Your phone must be unlocked and eSIM-compatible. Most recent handsets qualify, including iPhone XS, XR and newer, Google Pixel 3 and up, and Samsung Galaxy S20 and up. If your phone is locked to an Australian carrier, ask them to unlock it before you buy a plan.
Yes, GlobaleSIM plans are data-only. You can still make calls and send messages while overseas using internet apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime, Messenger and Zoom over your eSIM data. For normal voice calls and SMS, keep your Australian SIM active alongside it.
Yes. If your phone supports dual SIM (eSIM plus a physical SIM, or two eSIMs), you can keep your Australian number switched on for calls and texts while the GlobaleSIM eSIM carries your mobile data abroad.
After you buy a plan you receive a QR code by email. Open your phone's mobile or cellular settings, choose to add an eSIM, scan the QR code and follow the prompts. Installation takes a few minutes. It is easiest to install before you fly, then turn the eSIM on for data when you land.
Support is online. You can reach GlobaleSIM through its help centre and email at [email protected], plus live chat where available. There is no Australian call centre, as GlobaleSIM is an international travel data service rather than a local telco.
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