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Actual Measurement Data on eSIM and SIM Data Speeds in Australia [Latest 2026]

This data shows actual connection speeds measured in Australia (including Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane) for eSIMs, physical SIM cards, and roaming. We hope this helps you choose the right plan before your trip or business trip.

Average downloads
48.0 Mbps
Average upload
9.7 Mbps
Average Ping
61 ms
Number of measurements
23
Last updated: April 8, 2026 Number of services: 11 Number of carriers: 3 Fastest Speed Record: 231.9 Mbps

Average Speed Rankings by Carrier in Australia

#CareerAverage downhill speedAverage uphill speedPingNumber of cases
1 Vodafone 72.3 Mbps 20.6 Mbps 53 ms 5件
2 Optus 53.1 Mbps 6.7 Mbps 68 ms 8件
3 Telstra 31.7 Mbps 6.5 Mbps 58 ms 10件

Speed Comparison by Service in Australia

#ServicesCategoryAverage downhill speedAverage uphill speedPingNumber of cases
1 Maya Mobile eSIM 99.0 Mbps 9.6 Mbps 0 ms 2件
2 Vodafone Australia Local SIM 83.7 Mbps 27.3 27.3 Mbps 63 ms 3件
3 Amaysim Local SIM 63.0 Mbps 11.6 Mbps 47 ms 4件
4 Optus Prepaid Prepaid SIM 54.3 Mbps 4.0 Mbps 53 ms 1件
5 Optus Local SIM 49.2 Mbps 4.0 Mbps 86 ms 4件
6 Kogan Mobile Local SIM 32.0 Mbps 8.8 Mbps 43 ms 1件
7 Telstra Local SIM 20.0 Mbps 9.1 Mbps 58 ms 4件
8 ALDI Mobile Local SIM 16.9 Mbps 1.6 Mbps 78 ms 1件
9 Belong Local SIM 14.0 Mbps 3.5 Mbps 60 ms 1件
10 Tangerine eSIM 4.2 Mbps 0.1 Mbps 132 ms 1件
11 Boost Mobile AU Local SIM 4.2 Mbps 4.5 Mbps 78 ms 1件

Australia's Telecommunications Landscape and Key Considerations for Choosing a Service Provider

We have compiled data on internet speeds in Australia (including Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane). Please use the rankings by carrier and service above to help you choose a plan before your trip.

The data is based on users' actual measurements and is automatically updated whenever new measurement results are posted.

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Latest measurement data

Amaysim Local SIM
Optus Sydney iPhone 16 Pro April 8, 2026
64.00
Download speed (Mbps)
12.50
Upload Mbps
56
Ping ms
Amaysim Local SIM
Optus Toowoomba iPhone XS April 3, 2026
11.70
Download speed (Mbps)
4.40
Upload Mbps
51
Ping ms
Vodafone AU Local SIM
Vodafone Knoxfield iPhone 14 April 3, 2026
231.90
Download speed (Mbps)
46.50
Upload Mbps
39
Ping ms
Amaysim Prepaid SIM
Vodafone Sydney Galaxy S23 Ultra April 1, 2026
78.20
Download speed (Mbps)
12.40
Upload Mbps
36
Ping ms
Belong Local SIM
Telstra Fitzroy North iPhone 12 March 30, 2026
14.00
Download speed (Mbps)
3.50
Upload Mbps
60
Ping ms
Telstra Local SIM
Telstra Gold Coast City Galaxy S24 Ultra March 26, 2026
27.80
Download speed (Mbps)
1.20
Upload Mbps
65
Ping ms
Boost Mobile AU Local SIM
Telstra Strahan iPhone 12 mini March 26, 2026
4.20
Download speed (Mbps)
4.50
Upload Mbps
78
Ping ms
Kogan Mobile Local SIM
Vodafone Melbourne iPhone 14 March 26, 2026
32.00
Download speed (Mbps)
8.80
Upload Mbps
43
Ping ms
Optus Local SIM
Optus Blair Athol iPhone 13 March 26, 2026
78.00
Download speed (Mbps)
10.40
Upload Mbps
90
Ping ms
Optus Local SIM
Optus Adelaide S10e March 26, 2026
49.80
Download speed (Mbps)
1.50
Upload Mbps
130
Ping ms

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