Hardware

Published on August 26th, 2025 | by Admin

Simify eSIM unlimited international data plans enable millions to easily stream sports abroad

Whether you’re taking in the sights of Europe or just catching some sun in Bali, unlimited roaming data – provided by Simify eSIM international data plans – now ensures that travelling abroad means you never miss the sporting action back home.

To explore some of Simify’s global eSIM packages go to: https://simify.com

Two things that Australians love are travel and sport, but unfortunately they’re often at odds. Whether it’s the AFL Grand Final, NRL decider or The Ashes, one of the biggest pains when travelling is missing out on watching live sport.

“We hear it from Aussie travellers all the time,” says Aidan Butler, co-founder of Australian international roaming provider Simify.

“They book these incredible holidays and go off to see the world, but they still want to watch their team play live, so they need a safe and reliable way to stay online while travelling.”

Dodgy hotel Wi-Fi often won’t cut it, and using public Wi-Fi in general can be risky when overseas, so the key to watching live sports without frustration is a great mobile data connection.

“The trick is to never rely on public Wi-Fi for streaming,” Butler says. “It’s slow, risky for cybersecurity and often blocks streaming services altogether.”

Another challenge is that many Australian sports streaming services “geo-block” their content, so it can only be watched from within Australia. Thankfully, there are workarounds for keen sports fans.

As an extra security precaution, many Australians use a Virtual Private Network when they connect to the internet while travelling. A VPN is a secure encrypted tunnel which adds an extra layer of protection to keep internet activities safe from prying eyes, which is especially important when it comes to activities like online banking.

The major VPN providers run dozens of VPN servers across the globe, as connecting to the nearest server tends to offer the fastest connection.

Another benefit of using a VPN is that it tricks websites into thinking users are located in the same country as the VPN server. So, connecting to a VPN server in Sydney when overseas can trick Aussie streaming services into thinking that users are still back at home in Australia.

Australians travelling overseas also benefit from the convenience of digital eSIMs, which eliminates the need for physical SIM cards. This offers travellers the freedom to instantly sign up for new mobile services and even switch between providers on the fly.

Recently rebranding from SimsDirect, Simify has seen a surge in demand for eSIM plans from Australians embracing its flexibility.

Simify was founded in 2018 by two young Australian entrepreneurs, who were frustrated at the expensive and restrictive roaming packages offered by the major telcos. Tapping into pent-up demand for a better deal, the business has quickly grown to more than 300,000 customers.

“Simify has seen that eSIMs are a game-changer for travellers, “Butler says, “but they’re really a fantastic innovation for anyone who wants to get their mobile device online instantly, rather than waiting to get their hands on an old-fashioned SIM card.”

The convenience of eSIMs combined with Simify’s unlimited international data plans ensures that, wherever they roam, Aussie sports fans can stream games in full HD.

“We designed our unlimited plans for exactly this – whether you’re watching footy in a Paris café or catching the cricket on Kuta beach, you need a connection that won’t cut out in the middle of the game,” Butler says.

“With no data caps and no stress, it ensures you’ll never miss a moment of the action – no matter where you are.”

To explore some of Simify’s global eSIM packages go to: https://simify.com


About the Author



Back to Top ↑
  • Quick Navigation

  • Advertisement

  • First Look

  • Join us on Facebook