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How to get and activate a Vodafone eSIM in Australia

Switching to Vodafone eSIM in Australia? Our guide walks you through how to get started, activate your eSIM, and check if your device is compatible.

Vodafone AU offers eSIMs under their home mobile plans as a way for its users to access data, texts, and calls without the need for a physical SIM. If you’re interested in getting a Vodafone eSIM in Australia, you’ve come to the right place.

This guide discusses Vodafone AU eSIM plans, how to get, activate, and use your eSIM, and a list of phones compatible with Vodafone AU eSIMs.

If you’re looking for an international travel eSIM option by Vodafone, you can check out Vodafone travel eSIM. If you’re a tourist heading to Australia and need a local eSIM to stay connected, the Vodafone Australia eSIM for tourists is a great option. You can also try Holafly for unlimited data or regional plan options, which we talk about at the end of this guide.

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Vodafone AU eSIM plans for locals

Vodafone AU eSIM plans include data allowance, national and/or international calls, and non-lock-in contracts, meaning you can opt out at any time.

To keep track of your data usage and minutes of calls, you can use either the My Vodafone app or the My Vodafone website. You can opt out of your plan on the same platforms or simply call 1555.

For international calls and texts, destinations covered by Vodafone AU eSIM are categorized into two: Zone 1 and Zone 2.

Zone 1

Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, the Canary Islands (Spain), Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Vatican City (Holy See)

Zone 2

Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brunei, Cambodia, the Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Eswatini (Swaziland), the Faroe Islands, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macau, Malta, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, the Northern Mariana Islands, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Réunion, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, the United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam

Disclaimer: The data in this review is accurate as of July 23, 2025, and is subject to change.

Some plans only cover Zone 1, while others cover both Zones 1 and 2, so make sure you check what’s included in each plan before purchasing.

Prepaid Vodafone eSIM plans

Vodafone Prepaid Plus plans for Australia come with data, national and/or international calls, and auto-recharge perks.

This means when you get a prepaid eSIM plan and you recharge for the first time, you can find a button for auto recharge. When you opt in, you can get perks every time an automatic recharge occurs. You can get this added from the My Vodafone app or website.

You can also easily transfer your number from another provider to Vodafone or choose to get a prepaid phone when you sign up.

Prepaid mobile plans	Data allowance	National coverage	International coverage	Perks	Duration	Price, $AUD
$12 Prepaid Plus Starter Pack	6 GB	Unlimited calls, SMS, & voicemail	N/A	– Data rollover up to 200 GB – 1 GB extra with every auto recharge	7 days	$12
$35 Prepaid Plus Starter Pack*	75 GB	Unlimited calls, SMS, & voicemail	– 500 minutes to Zone 1 – 50 SMS	– Can use data at 1.5 mbps after cap – Data rollover up to 200 GB – $5 off with every auto recharge	28 days	$12
$45 Prepaid Plus Starter Pack	105 GB	Unlimited calls, SMS, & voicemail	– Unlimited calls to Zone 1 – 100 minutes to Zone 2 – 50 SMS	– Can use data at 1.5 mbps after cap – Data rollover up to 200 GB – $5 off with every auto recharge	28 days	$45
$55 Prepaid Plus Starter Pack*	150 GB	Unlimited calls, SMS, & voicemail	– Unlimited calls to Zone 1 – 200 minutes to Zone 2 – 50 SMS	– Can use data at 1.5 mbps after cap – Data rollover up to 200 GB – $5 off with every auto recharge	28 days	$20
$160 Prepaid Plus Starter Pack	140 GB	Unlimited calls, SMS, & voicemail	– 50 SMS	– Data rollover up to 200 GB – 30 GB extra with every auto recharge	185 days	$160
$250 Prepaid Plus Starter Pack*	220 GB	Unlimited calls, SMS, & voicemail	– 50 SMS	– Data rollover up to 200 GB – 50 GB extra with every auto recharge	365 days	$179
$320 Prepaid Plus Starter Pack	320 GB	Unlimited calls, SMS, & voicemail	– 6,000 minutes to Zone 1 – 1,200 minutes to Zone 2	– Data rollover up to 200 GB – 100 GB extra with every auto recharge	365 days	$320

*These plans may include deals or discounts that change the base price.

Postpaid Vodafone eSIM plans

Postpaid Vodafone eSIM plans in Australia offer data, calls, and texts, with no lock-in contracts. They also offer customers presale ticket access for artists touring Australia, as well as Vodafone AU data roaming at $5 per day for over 100 destinations.

Postpaid SIM Only plans	Data allowance	National coverage	International coverage	Duration	Price
Small SIM Only Plan*	60 GB	Unlimited calls, SMS, & voicemail	– Unlimited SMS	Monthly	$53
Medium SIM Only Plan	200 GB	Unlimited calls, SMS, & voicemail	– Unlimited calls to Zone 1 – 300 minutes to Zone 2 – Unlimited SMS	Monthly	$63
Large SIM Only Plan	400 GB	Unlimited calls, SMS, & voicemail	– Unlimited calls to Zone 1 – 300 minutes to Zone 2 – Unlimited SMS	Monthly	$73

*Students who subscribe to this plan get unlimited calls to Zone 1. Students should have a valid student ID and be at least 18 years old.

Vodafone also offers exclusive offers for students, such as 200 GB at $39 per month for the first 12 months on a Handset plan or Small SIM Only Plan.

Keep in mind that the 3 plans listed above require a SIM-capable device (physical or eSIM) prior to purchasing. If you also require a SIM-capable device, you can explore Vodafone’s phone-inclusive plans.

To check your phone’s eSIM compatibility, look for your device in the next section.

Vodafone AU eSIM-compatible devices

Below is a list of Vodafone eSIM-compatible phones:

Apple	iPhone SE 2020, iPhone SE 2022, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
Samsung	Samsung Galaxy A36 5G, Samsung Galaxy A55, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 4G, Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20+ 4G, Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, Samsung Galaxy S24, Samsung Galaxy S24+, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S25, Samsung Galaxy S25+, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Note20 4G, Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7, Samsung Galaxy Fold 4G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Google	Google Pixel 3a, Google Pixel 3, Google Pixel 3 XL, Google Pixel 4a, Google Pixel 4, Google Pixel 4 XL, Google Pixel 5, Google Pixel 6a, Google Pixel 6, Google Pixel 6 Pro, Google Pixel 7, Google Pixel 7 Pro, Google Pixel 8, Google Pixel 8 Pro, Google Pixel 9a, Google Pixel 9, Google Pixel 9 Pro, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Motorola	Motorola moto g34 5G, Motorola moto g35 5G, Motorola edge 50 fusion
OPPO	OPPO Find X5 5G, OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G

These Vodafone eSIMs in Australia are also compatible with other devices, such as iPads, tablets, and smartwatches, which you can also get from Vodafone.

How to get a Vodafone eSIM in Australia

You can purchase a Vodafone eSIM in Australia through the My Vodafone app, website, or store, or by calling 1300 650 410.

If you’re on a prepaid plan, start by activating your service on a physical SIM. Once that’s set up, you can switch to eSIM either online using Vodafone’s SIM swap tool or in-store with the help of a team member.

Make sure your Vodafone account has an up-to-date email address, as this is required to complete the swap from physical SIM to eSIM.

To set up and activate your SIM only plan on your phone, follow the steps below:

Follow the instructions to verify account details
Go to “Review and setup”
Select “Setup new plan”
(For iPhone, when “Activate eSIM” appears, select “Continue”)
When “Plan setup complete” (or “Mobile plan setup complete”) appears on the screen, select “Close” (or “Done”)

Companies also offering eSIM in Australia

Want to know how Vodafone eSIM AU compares with other options within Australia? Below is a list of other providers offering the same eSIM plans in the country:

Get Holafly to enjoy unlimited data!

If you’re looking for an unlimited data eSIM for a visit to Australia, then Holafly’s Australia eSIM is for you. If you’re a frequent traveler or need long-term coverage in the country, then Holafly Plans have you covered month after month.

Holafly Plans offers up to unlimited data, hotspot access, and coverage in over 170 countries. This allows you to stay connected pretty much everywhere you go without the need to buy a new eSIM whenever you cross international borders.