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Most people are familiar with SIMs and how they work. They help you stay connected by facilitating access to internet data, calls and texts on mobile phones.
Even when travelling abroad, a SIM with roaming enabled or a local SIM keeps you connected. eSIMs, the digital version of physical SIMs, make international travel more convenient by allowing you to keep your Australian number active while you use a local SIM at the destination to avoid roaming costs.
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Amaysim is a network provider that offers the option to purchase an eSIM instead of a physical SIM. This article will give you an overview of the plans available, how you can roam internationally with Amaysim eSIM, the costs involved, the benefits of an Amaysim eSIM, the process of getting one, and if your device is compatible with an eSIM.
eSIMs, or embedded SIMs, function like physical SIMs but instead of a piece of plastic, itâs a digital chip embedded in your phone. eSIMs are reprogrammable and can be updated virtually.
When you opt for a physical SIM card, it needs to be inserted into your phone for the connection to be activated. On the other hand, an eSIM chip can be activated remotely by a network that supports eSIMs. Many smartphones allow you to install several eSIMs at a time.Âł
Amaysim offers several prepaid plans, with the option of eSIM available for all of them. If youâre an existing Amaysim customer with a physical SIM, you can apply for a replacement eSIM.
The plans offered by Amaysim can be found below. All plans come with unlimited data banking.š
Cost | Data | International calls from Australia |
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28-day SIM plans | ||
AUD$22 | 10GB | NA |
AUD$30 | 32GB | Unlimited to 28 countries |
AUD$40 | 80GB | Unlimited to 42 countries |
AUD$50 | 120GB | Unlimited to 42 countries |
12-month SIM plans | ||
AUD$240 | 200GB | NA |
AUD$300 | 240GB | Unlimited to 28 countries |
Data-only SIM plans | ||
AUD$15 | 7GB | NA |
AUD$40 | 50GB | NA |
AUD$60 | 90GB | NA |
7-day SIM plan | ||
AUD$10 | 10GB | Unlimited to 42 countries |
Amaysim offers a number of roaming packs with varying amounts of data, call minutes, and texts included. You can purchase these for an Amaysim eSIM and use your Australian phone number abroad. The roaming packs work in over 90 countries.
The roaming packs can be added to an existing Amaysim plan via Amaysimâs mobile app.²
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Amaysim eSIM comes with a few benefitsâľ:
You can get an Amaysim eSIM by signing up for a mobile phone plan onlineâ´:
Alternatively, you can buy Amaysim eSIM packs in person from Woolworths supermarkets and Big W stores across Australia.âľ
Apart from paying for a mobile phone plan to get connected to a network, getting an Amaysim eSIM is free of charge. If youâre an existing Amaysim customer using a physical SIM, you can switch to an eSIM at no cost.âľ
Youâll need to purchase one of Amaysimâs roaming packs to use the eSIM abroad.
Installing Amaysim eSIM is a simple process for both, new Amaysim customers and those looking to replace their physical SIM with an eSIM. Youâll need to be connected to the internet and not be on a call when downloading the eSIM.
Hereâs how you can install an Amaysim eSIM if youâve switched from another providerâľ:
If youâre replacing a physical Amaysim SIM with an eSIM, hereâs how you can go about itâľ:
Not all smartphones are compatible with eSIMs. Some brands and models supported by Amaysim eSIMs areâś:
You can check whether your device is compatible on Amaysimâs website.
Amaysim can be contacted in the following ways:
Youâll need an internet connection when you first purchase the eSIM to download and store it on your device. But once the eSIM is set up, you donât need internet access for it to connect to the network and function.Âł
If youâre travelling abroad and would prefer to purchase a local SIM at your destination, you can do so while also keeping your Australian Amaysim eSIM active. You can also use Amaysim international roaming pack inclusions and use the local SIM at the same time.²
Your phone will usually prompt you to choose which SIM youâd like to use for different functions, such as mobile data and calls.Âł But itâs important to keep in mind that, if your device has dual SIM capabilities, you can only have two lines active, despite being able to hold multiple eSIMs on your device.
If you are planning on travelling abroad in the near future, or you want to hold and spend multiple currencies, you should check out the Wise Account and Debit Card.
With a Wise Account you can hold money in over 40 currencies and spend it in over 150 countries. Whenever you exchange currencies itâs done using the mid-market rate with a transparent conversion fee shown upfront.
To make everyday spending easier you can order a Wise Debit card for your Wise Account and generate virtual cards as needed. If you have the local currency in your Wise Account the Wise card will use it and charge no fees. If you donât, it uses smart technology to auto-convert your money at the mid-market rate, for a conversion fee.
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