Best mobile plans for international calls from Australia

Best mobile plans for international calls — March 2026

We’ve compared 194 mobile plans from 40 mobile providers in Australia and curated the top 5 picks based on price and expert analysis. Not all mobile plans are created equal, so make sure you compare your options before choosing the right one for you.

• Best value mobile plan for international calls: amaysim 32GB Plan
• Best mobile plan under $40 for international calls: TPG Medium
• Best mobile plan under $50 for international calls: amaysim 120GB Plan
• Best mobile plan with international call credit: Dodo Finder Exclusive
• Best 365-day mobile plan for international calls: Boost $300 SIM

Our top picks were reviewed by senior utilities editor Mariam Gabaji.

Finder Score	Data allowance	Ongoing price	Special offer	Description
Best value mobile plan for international calls
8.8 Great amaysim 32GB Plan PrepaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $18 + BONUS DATA $30 $12 for first recharge 32GB 50GB for first recharge	8.8 Great	Data Allowance 32GB Optus 4G/5G network	$30 per 28 day recharge per 28 day recharge Ongoing price $30 per 28 days expiry per 28 days expiry	SAVE $18 + BONUS DATA $30 $12 for first recharge 32GB 50GB for first recharge	50GB for $12 for first recharge, then 32GB for $30/recharge. Ends 31 Mar 2026. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at mobile plans that cost under $35 a month and include unlimited international calls. amaysim’s 32GB plan is our top pick. It offers unlimited calls and texts to 28 countries, including Canada, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Singapore, New Zealand, Japan, the UK, and the USA. With amaysim’s latest offer, your first recharge gives you 50GB of data for just $12. Pros & cons Pros amaysim won the Legendary Service title for mobile providers in the 2025 Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards. It was also highly commended for value, trust, and being the most recommended brand. You can bank all your unused data for future use. Bundle mobile and internet with amaysim and save $10 a month on broadband. You can track data use and manage your plan via its mobile app. Cons The price and data allowance will revert to $30 for 32GB from the second recharge. 5G download speeds are capped at 150Mbps, but this is fast enough for online activities on your phone. A 28-day expiry period means you’ll end up paying 13 bills over the year instead of 12.
Best mobile plan under $40 for international calls
8.7 Great TPG Medium PrepaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $105 $35 $17.50 per month for first 6 months	8.7 Great	Data Allowance 50GB Vodafone 4G/5G network	$35 per month per month Ongoing price $35 per month per month	SAVE $105 $35 $17.50 per month for first 6 months	$17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth. Get 2nd month free if you activate your SIM within 14 days of purchase. Ends 27 Mar 2026. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at mobile plans that cost between $35 and $40 a month and include unlimited international calls. TPG’s 50GB plan took the top spot this month. It includes unlimited international calls and texts to 31 selected countries. Pros & cons Pros TPG’s offering a 6-month discount on this plan. If you activate your SIM within 14 days, you’ll get the second month free. It won Best Value SIM Only Mobile Provider at the 2026 Finder Award. Option to sign up via an eSIM if you have a compatible handset. This takes the hassle of waiting for a physical SIM card to be delivered. Cons The price will revert to $35 a month after 6 months. 4G and 5G download speeds are capped at 150Mbps and 250Mbps, respectively. However, this is fast enough for online activities on your phone.
Best mobile plan under $50 for international calls
9.9 Excellent amaysim 120GB Plan PrepaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $180 $50 $35 for first 12 recharges	9.9 Excellent	Data Allowance 120GB Optus 4G/5G network	$50 per 28 day recharge per 28 day recharge Ongoing price $50 per 28 days expiry per 28 days expiry	SAVE $180 $50 $35 for first 12 recharges	$35/recharge for first 12 recharges, then $50/recharge. Ends 7 Apr 2026. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at mobile plans that cost between $40 and $50 a month and include unlimited international calls. amaysim's 120GB plan stood out. It offers unlimited international calls and texts to 42 selected countries, plus you'll pay just $35 per recharge for the first 12 recharges. Pros & cons Pros Option to bank all your unused data for future use. Bundle mobile and internet with amaysim and save $10 a month on broadband. amaysim won the Legendary Service award for mobile providers at the 2025 Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards. Cons The price increases to $50 after your first 12 recharges. However, you can cancel at any time or switch to another amaysim plan. A 28-day expiry period means you’ll end up paying 13 bills over the year instead of 12. 5G download speeds are capped at 200Mbps, but this is fast enough for online activities on your phone.
Best mobile plan with international call credit
9.7 Excellent Dodo Finder Exclusive ExclusivePostpaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $120 $40 $20 per month for first 6 months	9.7 Excellent	Data Allowance 80GB Optus 4G/5G network	$40 per month per month Ongoing price $40 per month per month	SAVE $120 $40 $20 per month for first 6 months	Finder Exclusive: $20/mth for first 6 months, then $40/mth. Order by 7 Apr 2026. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at mobile plans with international call credit and found Dodo’s 80GB plan to be our top pick this month. There’s $400 worth of international call credit included, plus you'll save $120 over 6 months with this offer, which is only available through Finder. Pros & cons Pros There are no excess data charges. If you go over your monthly data allowance, your internet speeds will slow to 256Kbps until the next billing cycle. Includes unlimited data banking so that you can save all your unused data for later. Option to save $5 a month by bundling your mobile and internet plans with Dodo. A roaming add-on is available in over 100 countries, costing $10 per day for 1GB plus unlimited calls and texts. Cons The price will revert to $40 a month after 6 months.
Best 365-day mobile plan for international calls
9.4 Excellent Boost $300 SIM PrepaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $50 + BONUS DATA $300 $250 for first recharge 240GB 290GB for first recharge	9.4 Excellent	Data Allowance 240GB Telstra 4G/5G network	$300 per 12 months per 12 months Ongoing price $300 per 12 months per 12 months	SAVE $50 + BONUS DATA $300 $250 for first recharge 240GB 290GB for first recharge	290GB for $250 on activation, then 240GB for $300/recharge. Ends 23 Mar 2026. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at 365-day prepaid plans that cost under $400. Boost Mobile takes the top spot. You'll get unlimited international calls to 20 selected countries, 3,600 minutes to 30 selected countries, plus 3,600 texts to any country. Pros & cons Pros You’re essentially paying $21 a month for 24GB, which is great value for the features you get. It's the only small provider with access to the full Telstra network. This will make a difference if you live in or are visiting regional and rural areas of Australia. Cons The data allowance will revert to 240GB and price increases to $300 after 365 days. 4G and 5G download speeds are capped at 150Mbps. However, this is fast enough for online activities on your phone, such as streaming and gaming.

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How to find the best mobile plan for international calls

Finding the best mobile plan for international calls depends on your budget, the countries you call, and how often you call them - there's no one-size-fits-all solution.

Here are a few tips to help you choose the right plan:

Make sure the countries you want to call are covered

Check if your provider covers the countries you need to call to avoid extra charges. Popular destinations like China, India, New Zealand, the USA, and the UK are often included, but for places like Pakistan, the UAE, or South Africa, double-check the details.

Are calls unlimited or restricted to minutes?

Providers offer international calls in different ways. Some give unlimited calls to certain countries, while others offer a set credit or minutes. If you don't call often, credit or minutes might work, but if you call more frequently, unlimited calls could be better.

Check the call rates

If your plan includes unlimited international calls, this isn't a concern. But with a call credit limit, you'll need to check the rates for the country you're calling to see how far your credit will go.

Do you need to call a landline or mobile number?

If you're using call credits, be mindful of whether you're calling a landline or mobile, as providers often have different rates for each, even within the same country. Calling a mobile overseas can quickly deplete your credits.

"While most of us use apps like WhatsApp to call friends and family abroad, I knew I needed to sign up to a plan that offered international calls to landlines so I could keep in touch with my grandma overseas who actually doesn't own a mobile phone. I opted for a Boost Mobile plan as it offered unlimited calls to the country I needed for no additional cost to the plan."

Michelle Kwong

Publisher

Which mobile providers offer international calls?

Many providers in our database include international call options in their plans, offering credit, minutes, or unlimited calls to selected destinations (standard numbers only).

However, these inclusions can vary depending on the plan, so be sure to review the details carefully before signing up.

We’ve broken down the list of countries you can call for some popular providers including Optus and Vodafone.

Optus international calls

As mentioned, Optus offers unlimited standard international calls and texts to 35 selected destinations on its postpaid plans.

Its prepaid plans include international minutes to Zone 1 and Zone 2 destinations.

• List of destinations

  Postpaid: Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA and Vietnam.

  Prepaid Zone 1: Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, mainland China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UK, USA and Vietnam.

  Prepaid Zone 2: Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bermuda, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Rep., Dominican Rep., Egypt, Faroe Is., Gibraltar, Guam, Guatemala, Iceland, Iran, Kenya, Kuwait, Macau, Malta, Mongolia, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, N. Mariana Islands, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Slovak Rep., South Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Turkmenistan, UAE, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Vodafone international calls

Vodafone splits its international inclusions across Zone 1 and Zone 2 destinations.

• List of destinations

  Zone 1: Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, USA and the Vatican (Holy See).

  Zone 2: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brunei, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Faroe Islands, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macau, Malta, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Northern Mariana Islands, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela and Vietnam.

Telstra international calls

Telstra’s international call inclusions aren’t what they used to be.

You get 30 minutes to any country on its postpaid plans, but that’s about it. For anything more, you’ll need to add on an international calling pack.

Frequently asked questions

• How can I make international calls from Australia for free?

  You can use apps like WhatsApp and Facetime to make free calls from Australia. Alternatively, choose a provider that includes international calls to the countries you want to reach.

  Some options include Optus, amaysim, Boost Mobile, Tangerine, ALDI Mobile, Everyday Mobile (Woolworths) and Coles Mobile.

• Does my Telstra plan include international calls?

  Only if you’re a Telstra postpaid customer - and even then, it’s just 30 minutes, though you can call any country. Need more time? You’ll have to add an international call pack.

• Are WhatsApp calls free internationally on Wi-Fi?

  Yes, they’re completely free! You won’t be charged for using WhatsApp, whether you’re connected to Wi-Fi or using your mobile data.

  However, keep in mind that if you’re relying on mobile data, it will count towards your data allowance.

  So as long as you have enough data or are on Wi-Fi, you can enjoy WhatsApp calls and messages at no extra cost.

Written by

Mariam Gabaji

Senior Utilities Editor & Tech Expert

Mariam Gabaji is a journalist with 13 years of experience, specialising in consumer topics like mobile services and energy costs. Her work appears in the ABC, Yahoo Finance, 9News, The Guardian, SBS, 7News, A Current Affair and Money Magazine. Mariam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and was a finalist for the 2024 and 2025 IT Journalism Award for Best Telecommunications Journalist. See full bio

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