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amaysim review

Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

amaysim suits Australian travellers heading abroad who want the same roaming pack price across many destinations without juggling a local SIM. Packs cover 120 countries on Optus, and entry pricing sits at AUD 20. The price per GB starts at $10, which suits moderate usage rather than streaming.

Key facts

Best for
Travellers leaving Australia who want one roaming pack price across many countries
Price from
A$20↗
Price per GB from
$10↗
Countries covered
120↗
Unlimited data
No↗
Hotspot sharing
Yes↗
Reference plan prices
US, Europe, UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey, Mexico, global: one roaming pack price, $20 (100 min/100 SMS, no data), $25 (50 min/30 SMS/2GB), $50 (6GB), $70 (100 min/60 SMS/9GB), 365 day expiry↗
5G
Yes↗
Fair use policy
Fair Go Policy applies, personal use only↗
Networks
Optus↗
Top-ups
Yes↗
Seller type
Mvno↗
Legal entity
amaysim Mobile Pty Ltd↗
Headquarters
Australia↗
Founded
2010↗
Support channels
Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre, Community↗
Region
Global
Features
5G, Hotspot, Carrier plan
Pricing model
Budget
Audience
Short trips, Long trips
Official website
amaysim.com.au

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 5 sources

Apps and profiles

Get the app
Google Play
Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaXamaysim.statuspage.iofacebook.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Covers 120 countries, with packs listed for the US, Europe, the UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey, Mexico and a global option
  • Hotspot sharing: yes, and 5G is available, so a phone can serve a laptop on the move
  • Top-ups: yes, so a trip can be topped up without buying a fresh pack
  • Listed as a budget option on the Optus network, with 5G support for travellers heading out from Australia

Cons

  • Unlimited data: no, so heavy streaming runs into the pack allowance
  • Entry pricing at AUD 20 ranks near the back of the price comparison, at position 238 of 313
  • The Fair Go Policy applies, personal use only rule limits the line to a single traveller, so it cannot be resold or passed on
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Who it suits

  • Australian travellers on a short trip who want coverage across many countries on one pack
  • Travellers heading to the US, Europe, the UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey or Mexico
  • Anyone happy with a set data allowance and top-ups instead of an unlimited plan

Who should look elsewhere

  • Travellers whose trip needs wider country coverage, where Zwitchy lists 200 countries against 120 here
  • Buyers who want entry pricing in another currency, since eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99 and SimToIsrael at $25, against AUD 20 here

How it compares on our data

On countries covered, amaysim ranks at 112 of 303, which puts its country spread below the middle of the field. Price per GB comes out stronger at 105 of 115.

Price per GB and validity

Packs start at AUD 20 and the price per GB starts at $10. Reference prices hold at the same roaming pack price across the US, Europe, the UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey, Mexico and a global option, stepping from a voice and message pack without a data block through small, mid and larger data tiers, with validity of up to a year from activation.

How amaysim compares

Where amaysim is available

Available
Australia

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does an amaysim roaming pack cost?+

Packs start at AUD 20, and the price per GB starts at $10. Reference prices use the same roaming pack price across the US, Europe, the UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey, Mexico and a global option, stepping up through small, mid and larger data tiers.

How many countries does amaysim roaming cover?+

Coverage reaches 120 countries, with a global pack option listed alongside packs for the US, Europe, the UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey and Mexico. The service runs on the Optus network, and the roaming packs suit both short trips and longer stays abroad.

Does amaysim roaming include unlimited data?+

Unlimited data: no. Each pack carries a set data allowance instead, and the price per GB starts at $10. Travellers who stream often or navigate for hours will need one of the larger data tiers rather than an unlimited allowance.

Can I use my amaysim connection as a hotspot?+

Hotspot sharing: yes. A connection can be shared with a laptop or tablet, and 5G is available, so sharing does not mean settling for slow speeds. Shared use draws from the same data block, and the price per GB starts at $10.

How long do amaysim roaming packs last?+

Roaming packs start at AUD 20 and reference plan prices put validity at up to a year from activation, which suits short trips and longer stays. Top-ups are available, so a traveller who runs out of data mid-trip can add more rather than start again.

Which network does amaysim use, and where is it based?+

amaysim is an Australian mobile virtual network operator, founded in 2010 and based in Australia. Its roaming packs run on the Optus network and the pricing is set in Australian dollars, so the entry price of AUD 20 sits in that currency.

What are the usage limits on amaysim plans?+

The Fair Go Policy applies, personal use only rule sets the boundary here. A pack is for a traveller's own devices, not for reselling or handing the line on to someone else, so shared business use sits outside the terms. Data use follows the same personal-use framing.

How do I get help from amaysim while travelling?+

Help runs on email, chat and phone, so a traveller can reach the team by email, chat or phone, read the help centre, or post in the community. Several channels mean a question about roaming in another country does not have to wait on a single route.

Sources

  • amaysim.com.au checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Features, 5G, Legal entity

    “Mobile plan includes 5G at max 200Mbps”

  • amaysim.com.au/about checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Founded, Headquarters, Pricing model, Networks, Seller type

    “Since 2010, we've been telling pricey telcos where to go with affordable SIM mobile plans.”

  • amaysim.com.au/help/contact checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Support channels

    “Let's chat, Give us a call, call 567, it's free, Email us, Our social media team is online from 8am to 8pm”

  • amaysim.com.au/international/roaming checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Audience, Countries covered, Hotspot sharing, Price from, Price per GB from, Reference plan prices, Region, Unlimited data

    “365 days expiry: Use your pack as you need over a year, including across multiple trips.”

  • amaysim.com.au/plans/28-day-sim-plans/as-you-go checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Fair use policy, Top-ups

    “All for use in Australia. Personal use only. Terms & Fair Go Policy apply”

Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

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