Belong "aiming" to have eSIM later this year

Telstra's budget brand Belong is "aiming" to launch eSIM mobile plans later this year, a Telstra spokesperson told WhistleOut. There's no fixed timeline for this yet, but the Belong website says the feature will be ready "in the not-too-distant future". 

While many Telstra network providers now offer eSIM - including Boost Mobile, which is also owned by Telstra - Belong has lagged behind on this front. Tangerine, More, Superloop, and Exetel all started offering eSIM as an option for their Telstra-powered mobile plans in 2023. Telstra itself first started offering eSIM mobile plans in 2019. 

As of this week, Tangerine and More also offer smartwatch eSIM support. 

eSIM - an electronic SIM or embedded SIM - is a rewritable SIM card that’s built into a cellular device like a smartphone or smartwatch. Unlike a physical SIM, there's no need to pop open a slot or pry off a case to put it in; an eSIM never leaves your phone. Instead, you simply download a "software SIM" from your provider of choice.

eSIM-compatible handsets have been available for several years now, with Apple introducing the tech in 2018 and Samsung in 2020. It is still, however, more common in premium devices, which historically was a reason why value-focused providers didn't rush to implement it. We have now seen it in cheaper phones, like Samsung's new $549 Galaxy A36.

Outside of the Telstra network, many smaller providers including iiNet, TPG, Kogan Mobile, SpinTel, and amaysim all support eSIM now. Here's a look at the most popular SIM-only plans from providers that offer eSIM:

#1	SpinTel Editor's Pick	SpinTel Editor's Pick $23 Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT WhistleOut Special: Enjoy $11 off for the first 6 months for new customers - $12/mth for first 6 months, then $23/mth $12.00/mth Min. cost $12 Go to Site	$12.00/mth Min. cost $12	Go to Site
#2	felix mobile	felix mobile felix Unlimited Mobile Plan Unlimited data at download speeds up to 40Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: $20/mth for first 6 mths. Reverts to $40/month. Use promo code UNL40. Ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply $20.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$20.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $39 Prepaid 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $12 – save $27. Hurry! Offer ends 30.11.26. Terms Apply $39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 120GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $39/mth and 120GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 06.12.26. Terms apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#5	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 15GB 5G Mobile SIM 15GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Get 50% off plan fees for 3 months ($15/mth for 3 months, then $30/mth ongoing). Offer ends 28.02.27. T&Cs apply. $30.00/mth Min. cost $15 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $15	Go to Site
#6	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
#7	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Small Monthly Plan 35GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 35GB for $10 (incl. $13 off for first month + 10GB bonus data for first 3 months), then 25GB for $23 thereafter, valid until 03.12.26 $23.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$23.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#8	Exetel	Exetel Plus One eSIM Plan 130GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#9	Superloop	Superloop SuperSim Plus 5G Plan 130GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Get 50% off 3 recharges when you bundle with Superloop internet plan. First activation by 31.12.26 and final recharge by 31.03.27 $50.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$50.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#10	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile $25 SIM Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get the $25 SIM for $9 online until 03.12.26. T&Cs apply $25.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$25.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

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