International Roaming

Telstra roaming in Europe: Plans, roaming packages, and pricing

Stay connected in Europe with Telstra roaming. Learn about Day Passes, prepaid packs, pay-as-you-go rates, and a cost-saving Holafly eSIM alternative.

If you are a Telstra Australia customer, you can use your phone when traveling in Europe for calls, messages, and mobile data. However, Telstra roaming is not free, and costs can increase quickly depending on how much you use your phone abroad.

In this guide, we explain the roaming charges, available plans and packages, and also highlight an alternative with Holafly eSIM that can help you stay connected at a lower cost.

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Does Telstra work in Europe?

Yes, Telstra works in Europe. You have three main options to use your service abroad.

The first is the International Roaming Day Pass, which gives you calls, texts, and data for a daily fee. The second option is pay-as-you-go roaming, where you are charged per minute, per text, or per MB of data. Lastly, Telstra offers a prepaid roaming pack if you prefer to buy a set amount of data and calls before you travel.

Telstra roaming charges in Europe

There are several Telstra international roaming options, from Day Passes to prepaid packs and pay-as-you-go. Here’s what you need to know about costs and coverage.

International Roaming Day Pass

The Telstra International Roaming Day Pass lets you use your phone in 39 European destinations for a fixed cost of $10 per day. This includes 2GB of data, plus unlimited calls and SMS to standard numbers. You keep your Telstra number and can manage the pass easily in the My Telstra app before or during your trip.

Note:

If you are on an Upfront plan, the Day Pass is also available in Gibraltar, Guernsey, and Jersey (Zone 3 destinations).
For Belarus, the Day Pass is only available to customers with non-Upfront plans.

Pay-as-you-go roaming

If you decide not to use the Telstra Day Pass, you can connect in 44 European destinations with pay-as-you-go roaming. This means you will be charged separately for data, calls, and SMS. The rate is $3 per MB of data, $0.75 per SMS, and voice calls are charged from $1.5 to $5 per minute depending on the country.

Prepaid roaming pack

The Telstra Pre-Paid International Roaming Pack helps you stay connected in 15 European destinations while keeping costs under control. You can set it up once you arrive and manage it easily in the My Telstra app.

Three options are available: the 3 Day Travel Pack for $10, the 7 Day Travel Pack for $15, and the 14 Day Travel Pack for $25, each offering increasing amounts of data, SMS, and call minutes.

How to activate Telstra roaming in Europe

Activating Telstra roaming is simple, but the exact steps may vary depending on the plan you choose. Here is how to get started using the My Telstra App:

Open the My Telstra App on your device
Go to Services
Select your Mobile service
Tap on Extras
Go to International Roaming
Scroll to International Roaming Day Pass and toggle it on

Your Day Pass usually activates within 15 minutes to 2 hours, and you will receive a text once it is active.

Pre-Paid Packs activate automatically once purchased and it is best to buy them after you arrive at your destination so the validity starts immediately.

How to reduce Telstra Europe roaming charges

Using your Telstra phone in Europe can get expensive, but there are ways to reduce roaming charges. Here are some tips:

Get the Day Pass for predictable daily costs instead of pay-as-you-go rates.
Monitor your data usage in the My Telstra app to avoid unexpected charges.
Turn off background apps that use data automatically, like email sync or social media updates.
Use Wi-Fi whenever possible for browsing, streaming, or messaging.
Consider a tourist eSIM, such as a Holafly eSIM, which can give you unlimited data in Europe at a fixed cost.

Reduce Telstra Europe roaming charges with Holafly

With a Holafly eSIM for Europe, you can enjoy unlimited data in more than 40 European countries for as little as $1.55/day, depending on the duration of your trip. All without worrying about daily fees or pay-as-you-go charges.

Setting up a Holafly eSIM is simple. You purchase it online, scan the QR code on your phone, and your eSIM is ready to use immediately upon arrival.

If you’re planning a longer stay abroad, Holafly Plans is an ideal solution. It’s a pay-monthly eSIM subscription with coverage in 170+ destinations worldwide, including most of Europe. Simply pick a plan that suits your needs, enjoy a reliable connection throughout your travels, and cancel the plan anytime.

Disclaimer: The data in this article is accurate as of Sep 17, 2025, and is subject to change.

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