Sydney Airport launches Tripsim, offering international data bundles

Sydney Airport has launched a brand-new product that is designed to solve an expensive problem and “shake-up” the industry.

Sydney Airport has unveiled Tripsim – data plans for travellers.

One of the most frustrating things about a holiday is returning home only to discover you’ve been slapped with a hefty roaming bill.

It can often be one of the most expensive things about travelling and it’s easy to rack up hundreds of dollars if you’re on a weeks-long trip.

But in a surprise new move, Sydney Airport has unveiled its own data product — Tripsim — that will allow passengers departing Australia to use in multiple countries.

Sydney Airport has unveiled Tripsim – data plans for travellers.

International bundle prices vary depending on the destination and size of the data plan.

For example, if a traveller is headed to Europe for 30 days and wants 20GB of data it would cost $44.99, which works out at $1.50 per day. However, if they choose a 10GB bundle for their trip it would cost $29.99, that’s $1 per day.

It’s compared to Optus which charges $5 for 5GB per day depending on the location or Telstra which charges $10 a day for 1GB data, with unlimited calls and SMS, also depending on the destination.

Mark Zaouk, Sydney Airport’s executive general manager of commercial, said it’s the first time Sydney Airport has offered such a product.

“Every year millions of Australians fly out of our T1 international terminal and we’re proud to deliver a new affordable product to help them stay connected while travelling overseas,” Mr Zaouk said.

Data bundles can be used in more than 150 countries.

Tripsim can be used in more than 150 countries and there’s no need to swap out a physical SIM card or change phone numbers — which can be annoying when travelling.

“It’s simple to install and offers an economical way for Australians to use their devices while overseas without the hassle of switching out SIM cards and phone numbers,” Sydney Airport head of commercial analytics, Michael Brown, said.

You also don’t need to swap out a physical SIM card or change phone numbers.

“When you arrive home from an amazing overseas holiday and get slugged with an eye-watering roaming bill, it can quickly dull your post-holiday glow, especially for families travelling with multiple devices.

“Tripsim is an innovative and cost-effective alternative, and we hope it’ll shake-up the way Australians roam while overseas.”

Passengers can compare plans on the website by simply typing in where they plan to travel and on what dates.

“Tripsim is not just available for passengers flying through Sydney Airport, Aussies headed

overseas from any city can sign-up online,” Mr Brown added.