bilbyOpen storeAbout BilbyMobile
BilbyMobile (bilbymobile.com) sells prepaid, data-only travel eSIMs for 225 destinations. Buy online, scan the QR code at home, and your data starts the first time the eSIM connects abroad. It is run from Australia by Nextwave, and travellers from any country can buy.
At a glance
What it is
Prepaid, data-only travel eSIMs. No phone number, no voice or SMS.
Destinations
225 countries and regions, plans from A$1.99 (live prices on the destinations page)
Who it is for
Travellers from anywhere with an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone. The business is run from Australia.
When the plan starts
When the eSIM first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy it. You can install it at home before you fly.
Delivery
The QR code arrives by email within minutes and also shows on your order page.
Renewal
Nothing auto-renews. One payment per plan.
Prices and payment
Listed in Australian dollars with GST included. Paid by card. Some customers can pay in their own currency at checkout.
Support
By email at hello@bilbymobile.com. A person replies in Australian business hours.
Refunds
Terms are on the Refunds page.
Run by
Nextwave (nextwave.au), Australia.
A good fit if
You want mobile data for maps, messaging and email while travelling; your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked; and you prefer one payment with nothing that renews.
Not the right choice if
You need a local phone number or calls and SMS abroad; your phone does not support eSIM or is locked to a carrier; or you want a plan for use inside Australia, which is not offered.
Questions
What is BilbyMobile?
BilbyMobile (bilbymobile.com) sells prepaid, data-only travel eSIMs for 225 destinations. You buy online, install the QR code on an eSIM-capable phone, and your data plan starts when it first connects abroad.
Is BilbyMobile only for Australians?
No. It is run from Australia and prices are listed in Australian dollars, but travellers from any country can buy, and some can pay in their own currency.
Does BilbyMobile include a phone number or calls?
No. The plans are data only. Keep your normal SIM for calls and SMS, and use apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime over data.
Can I buy a BilbyMobile eSIM for use in Australia?
Not at this time. Australia is not one of the available destinations.
How do I know it will work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on your phone: if you see an EID number, it supports eSIM. The phone must also be carrier-unlocked. The store runs a phone check before you pay.
Is BilbyMobile the same as other businesses called Bilby?
No. BilbyMobile (bilbymobile.com) is a travel eSIM store. It is not related to software or other products that share the Bilby name.