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We’ve compared 208 mobile plans from 39 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.
Our top picks were reviewed by senior utilities editor Mariam Gabaji.
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."
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.
| Provider | International call inclusions |
|---|---|
| AGL | $50 international call credit to selected countries. |
| ALDI Mobile | Unlimited international calls and texts to 20 selected countries + an allowance of international minutes and texts to another 30 selected countries (the allowance varies by plan). |
| Alphacall | Unlimited international calls and texts to 15 selected countries. |
| amaysim | Unlimited international calls and texts to 28 or 42 selected countries. |
| Aussie Broadband | International call credit ranges from $50 to $300. |
| Belong | Unlimited international calls and texts to 30 selected destinations are included with the 160GB SIM-only plan. For other plans, you can add the same inclusions for an extra $5 per month. |
| Bendigo Telco | International call allowance ranges from $50 to $500, depending on the plan. |
| Boost Mobile | Unlimited international calls to 20 selected destinations + an allowance of international minutes to another 30 selected destinations, plus international texts. |
| Better Life | Unlimited international calls to 15 selected countries on the 29GB plan and above. |
| CMobile Blue | Unlimited international calls and texts to 15 selected countries on some plans. |
| Coles Mobile | Unlimited international calls and texts to 15 or 22 selected destinations. |
| Dodo | International call credit ranges from $100 to $400. |
| E.Tel | International call minutes range from 20 to 300 minutes to 75 selected destinations. |
| EscapeNet | Unlimited international calls to 15 selected countries. |
| Everyday Mobile (Woolworths) | Unlimited international calls and texts to 22 or 30 selected destinations. |
| Exetel | Unlimited international calls and texts to 15 selected countries. |
| EZEE Mobile | Unlimited international calls and texts to 15 selected countries. |
| Goodtel | Unlimited international calls and texts to 15 selected countries. |
| iiNet | 100 international minutes and texts to 31 selected countries on the entry-level plan, or unlimited international calls and texts to 31 selected countries on all other plans. |
| iPrimus | International call credit ranges from $100 to $500. |
| JB Hi-Fi | 300 international minutes to selected Zone 1 destinations + 100 international texts to any country. |
| Konec | Unlimited international calls and texts to 15 selected destinations. |
| Lebara | Unlimited international calls and texts to 35 or 50 selected countries, plus 30 or 50 minutes to 5 Zone 1 destinations, depending on the plan. |
| Lyca Mobile | Unlimited international calls to 35 or 59 selected countries (plan-dependent), plus bonus minutes to additional destinations. |
| MATE | Unlimited international calls and texts to 15 selected countries. |
| More Telecom | Unlimited international calls and texts to 15 selected countries. |
| Optus | Postpaid plans: Unlimited international calls and texts to 35 selected countries on its postpaid plans. Prepaid plans: International call minutes range from 400 to 6000 to Zone 1 destinations and 100 to 800 minutes to Zone 2. |
| Pennytel | Unlimited international calls and texts to 15 selected countries. |
| Southern Phone | $50 international call credit. |
| SpinTel | International call credit ranges from $50 to $350. |
| Superloop | Unlimited international calls and texts to 15 selected countries. |
| Tangerine | Unlimited international calls and texts to 15 selected countries. |
| TeleChoice | Unlimited calls to 20 selected countries, plus 60 to 1,500 minutes to another 20 countries depending on the plan. |
| Telsim | Unlimited international calls and texts to 15 or 20 selected countries. |
| Telstra | 30 international minutes and unlimited international texts. |
| TPG | 100 international minutes and texts to 31 selected countries on the entry-level plan, or unlimited international calls and texts to 31 selected countries on all other plans. |
| Vodafone | Postpaid plans: Unlimited international calls to Zone 1 destinations and 300 minutes to Zone 2. Prepaid plans: 500 international minutes to Zone 1 destinations or unlimited international calls to Zone 1 + 100 minutes to Zone 2. |
| ZenSim | 250 to 1000 minutes of international calls to 25 selected countries. |
| 8 Networks | Unlimited calls and texts to 15 selected countries on the 29GB plan and above. |
We’ve broken down the list of countries you can call for some popular providers including Optus and Vodafone.
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.
Vodafone splits its international inclusions across Zone 1 and Zone 2 destinations.
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.
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Can you suggest a simple plan which may include free minutes to fiji or has add ons.
Hi P,
Unfortunately free calls to Fiji are not typically included on Australian mobile plans.
You will need to purchase an add-on pack but these can be quite costly. For example, a Zone 3 International Calling Pack from Telstra (which includes 200 minutes to Fiji) will set you back $30 a month.
Depending on how often you call, pay-as-you-go (PAYG) might work out cheaper. You can get discounted international call rates on selected plans.
I am looking for a prepaid plan that will enable me to phone Papua New Guinea from Australia. Many providers have lists of countries, but so far I have not found one that includes PNG. Can you help please?
Hi Clive, in this instance you might need to consider calling card or look for a provider that offers cheap international call rates. Hope this helps.
I.m looking for a good plan for calling back to Australia when I,m on holidays in Thailand , as I,ll basically it.ll be a working holiday.who has the best rates?
Hi Mark,
You can read more about international roaming and providers that offer prepaid roaming in our guides to see what might suit your needs best:
https://www.finder.com.au/mobile-plans/global-roaming
https://www.finder.com.au/mobile-plans/global-roaming/roaming-prepaid
Hope this helps
I am looking for sim card or prepaid plan only offering international calls to Ukraine.
Hi Halyna,
Thanks for your message and for contacting finder.
The information above shows the list of providers who will allow you to make international calls to Ukraine.
To check their prepaid plans, simply click the MORE INFO on the right side of their page or you can also visit their respective websites.
Be sure to choose the prepaid plan that fits your needs and budget.
Hope this helps! Feel free to message us should you have further questions.
Cheers!
Nikki
I am looking for a prepaid plan or sim only plan with sufficient data (average 4GB) and free calls within Australia on any network and any number plus calls to Fiji
Hi Ronil,
Thank you for contacting Finder.
You may compare your options from our list of prepaid mobile plans and SIM only plans in Australia. On the page, is a comparison table you can use to find the right plan. You can compare different brands based on features, data, and price. When you are ready, you may then click on the “Go to site” button and you will be redirected to the provider’s website to proceed with your purchase.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Danielle