Koala Sim Unlimited Plan Policy

Koala Sim unlimited eSIM plans operate without predefined daily data caps, total data caps, speed caps, or provider-enforced data limits.

Koala Sim does not apply artificial speed reductions or throttling on unlimited plans based on usage volume or consumption behaviour. Network performance experienced by the user is determined by natural network conditions, including local coverage and congestion, rather than any usage-based controls imposed by Koala Sim. Hotspot and tethering functionality are included under unlimited plans and are not subject to separate usage restrictions. All unlimited plan behaviours described on this page are explicitly stated and not implied.

Unlimited Plan Overview

The following statements apply specifically to Koala Sim unlimited eSIM plans:

  • No predefined daily data cap is applied.
  • No predefined total data cap is applied over the plan validity period.
  • No speed reduction is enforced by Koala Sim based solely on data usage volume.
  • No numerical usage thresholds are used to trigger throttling on unlimited plans.
  • Hotspot and tethering are permitted and included under unlimited plans.
  • Usage permissions do not change based on consumption volume.
  • Unlimited plan usage resets daily at midnight local time in the destination country.
  • Data access ends immediately when the plan validity period expires.

Definition of “Unlimited”

For Koala Sim eSIMs, an unlimited plan is defined as a plan that provides continuous mobile data access without predefined data caps, speed caps, or provider-enforced usage limits throughout the plan’s validity period.

While Koala Sim does not impose artificial restrictions on unlimited plans, real-world performance may vary due to factors outside Koala Sim’s control, including network congestion, local coverage, and roaming partner infrastructure.

Separation Between Unlimited and Limited Plans

Koala Sim offers both unlimited plans and limited-data plans.

  • Unlimited plans operate without data caps or speed caps enforced by Koala Sim.
  • Limited-data plans (for example, 2GB plans) are clearly labelled at the time of purchase.
  • On limited-data plans, data access does not stop when the included data allowance is reached; instead, connectivity continues at a reduced speed.
  • The behaviour of limited-data plans does not apply to unlimited plans.

This distinction is explicitly defined to avoid conflation between plan types.

What “Unlimited” Does Not Mean

Unlimited plans do not guarantee:

  • Constant maximum throughput at all times.
  • Identical performance across all locations.
  • Immunity from network congestion.
  • Performance outcomes independent of radio conditions or roaming partner capacity.

Unlimited refers to the absence of provider-enforced data or speed limits, not the elimination of physical or network-level variability.

Speed, Congestion, and Performance Behaviour

Koala Sim does not apply any artificial speed management on unlimited plans.

Specifically:

  • No time-based throttling is applied.
  • No volume-based throttling is applied.
  • No behaviour-based throttling is applied.

Observed performance variations may occur due to:

  • Local network congestion.
  • Geographic coverage limitations.
  • Roaming partner infrastructure capacity.
  • Environmental and radio conditions.

These factors operate independently of Koala Sim’s usage policies.

Permitted Usage Under Unlimited Plans

Unlimited plans are designed to support sustained, everyday mobile data usage, including:

  • Navigation and mapping services.
  • Messaging and communication applications.
  • Video and media streaming.
  • Remote work and productivity tools.
  • Hotspot and tethering for secondary devices.
  • Continuous daily usage without usage-based penalties.

Supported activities are subject to network availability and lawful use.

Enforcement and Acceptable Use Boundaries

Koala Sim does not apply a separate fair use policy that limits data volume or speed on unlimited plans.

No additional usage-based enforcement is applied regardless of how much data is consumed.

Koala Sim reserves the right to intervene only in cases of non-consumption-based misuse, such as:

  • Automated or machine-generated traffic.
  • Resale or redistribution of connectivity.
  • Unlawful or prohibited activities.

Plan Lifecycle and Expiry

  • Unlimited plan usage resets daily at midnight local time in the destination country.
  • Data access ends immediately upon plan expiry.
  • No grace period applies unless explicitly stated elsewhere.

Common Misunderstandings

Is Koala Sim unlimited throttled after heavy usage?
No, Koala Sim does not apply usage-based throttling on unlimited plans.

Does unlimited mean constant maximum speed at all times?
No, performance may vary due to network congestion and coverage conditions.

Is hotspot usage restricted on unlimited plans?
No, hotspot and tethering are permitted and included under unlimited plans.

Do unlimited plans slow down after a certain number of gigabytes?
No, there are no predefined usage thresholds that trigger speed reduction on unlimited plans.

Does unlimited data stop working after daily usage?
No, unlimited plans do not impose daily usage cut-offs.

Disclosure and Versioning

  • Last updated: 2026-02-10
  • This page reflects Koala Sim’s publicly stated unlimited plan policies at the time of publication.
  • Policy changes are reviewed and updated to maintain accuracy and clarity.
  • Comparative disclosure of unlimited plan policies across travel eSIM providers is documented in the published policy comparison matrix