amaysim reveals new, flexible international roaming packs: are they worth it?

Travellers can rejoice - there’s a new option to stay connected with loved ones when you head overseas. amaysim has ditched ‘pay as you go’ daily roaming in favour of new travel packs, starting from just $20.

There are 4 new packs including:

amaysim roaming packs

Name	Price	Inclusions
Small Talk	$20	100 mins, 100 SMS, no data
The Works	$25	50 mins, 50 SMS, 1GB
Just Gigs	$50	No mins, no SMS, 5GB
The Epic	$70	100 mins, 100 SMS, 5GB

Each pack is valid for 365 days meaning you can keep any leftover inclusions so long as you renew or add to your pack before it expires.

These travel packs can be purchased directly through the amaysim mobile app or online so long as you have an active plan.

amaysim	amaysim 7-day UNLIMITED 10GB Plan 10GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $14.00 Per 7 Day Renewal Go to Site	$14.00 Per 7 Day Renewal	Go to Site
amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 15GB Plan 15GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 42GB Plan 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $23 for first renewal & includes 33GB bonus data for first 3 renewals when you sign up by 15.11.26. Online only. T&Cs apply $35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 80GB Plan 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 95GB Plan 95GB data at download speeds up to 200Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $45.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$45.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 120GB Plan 120GB data at download speeds up to 200Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $32 for first renewal when you sign up by 19.10.26. New online services only. T&Cs apply $50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 150GB Long Expiry 150GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network Deal: Get 150GB for $99 (includes $51 off) on first renewal. Offer ends 10.12.26 $99.00 Per 184 Day Renewal Go to Site	$99.00 Per 184 Day Renewal	Go to Site
amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 240GB Long Expiry 240GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Get 240GB for $199 (includes $121 off) on first renewal. Offer ends 31.10.26. New online services only. T&Cs apply. $199.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Go to Site	$199.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Go to Site
amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 200GB Long Expiry 200GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $270.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Go to Site	$270.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Go to Site
amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 350GB Long Expiry 350GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $350.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Go to Site	$350.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Go to Site

Are amaysim’s new roaming packs any good?

The new amaysim new travel packs are certainly an improvement on the previously offered, and expensive, roaming charges. Plus, you don’t have to scramble to set up a local SIM when you arrive overseas.

It really comes down to how long you’re away for, and which inclusions you’ll need to get by. There’s an option for the traveller who just needs talk and text to keep in touch, or those who need a bit of everything. You can purchase multiple packs and stack them how you wish.

Anyone who wants a more substantial amount of data (for less) is probably better off looking at local SIM options.

How do amaysim’s international roaming packs compare to other options?

amaysim’s plans still have some way to go, compared to some of the other international roaming options available in Australia. Vodafone’s international roaming from just $5 a day remains the gold standard. It lets you access your full plan inclusions so you can get by just as you would when at home.

Meanwhile Optus’ international roaming offers 5GB of data and unlimited talk and text for $5 a day. Of course, that does mean you’ll spend more each month as Vodafone and Optus plans tend to cost a fair bit more than amaysim.

For another more budget friendly option consider Boost Mobile which relaunched its travel packs at the end of last year.

Boost Mobile roaming packs

Name	Price and expiry	Inclusions
Small	$20, 3 days	15 mins, 15 SMS, 1GB
Medium	$30, 7 days	30 mins, 30 SMS, 3GB
Large	$40, 14 days	60 mins, 60 SMS, 5GB

Is an amaysim travel pack worth it?

Once again it will come down to just exactly what you’re looking for. If you’re already with amaysim, and headed overseas soon, it can’t hurt to give it a go.

For any extended travel plans purchasing a local SIM or eSIM might be the better option. As more telcos follow suit and start to offer their own travel packs, we might finally see the end of people being stung by sneaky roaming charges.

Check out which plans we think offer the best international roaming solutions.

Dylan Crismale

Digital Content Editor

Dylan Crismale is a Digital Content Editor at WhistleOut, has been writing for almost a decade across a variety of Australian publications. He previously worked as a writer at Finder covering energy, internet and mobile plans. Dylan is passionate about finding the best deals to save people money and educating people about tech. When he's not sat at his desk Dylan loves working out, bingeing TV and hanging out with friends.

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