Best phone plans with international calls September 2026

Fergus Halliday - Digital Content Editor

Last updated 04 September 2026

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In this guide to phone plans:

Best phone plan with international calls: $30 and under
Best phone plan with international calls: $40 and under
Best phone plan with international calls: $50 and under
How to choose the best mobile phone plan with international calls
FAQ about the best mobile phone plan with international calls

Nowadays there are more mobile plans with international calls than ever before. And better yet, they won't cost you an arm and a leg!

We've cast an expert eye over them all and selected a few of our favourites based on their value, inclusions and affordability.

Best phone plan with international calls: $30 and under

Editor's Pick

Unlimited Plan S

50GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: $15 for first 6 renewals when you activate this plan. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply

$15.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$15.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

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How we chose this plan

Value for money

The plan with the lowest price over 12 months - factoring in the end of any discounts.

Plans $30 and under

We only consider plans within the $0-$30 price range per month.

At least 15 destinations

We only consider plans with unlimited international calls to at least 15 destinations.

What we love: Lyca Mobile's 50GB Medium Plan is a superb all-rounder offering unlimited international calls and text to 35 select destinations, on top of the unlimited local talk and text. Pay as you go charges apply on calls to destinations outside of these 15.

With its current promotion, you'll get $15 off for first six months - that's 50GB for just $15! This offer is valid until 31 December 2026.

Countries you can call with Tangerine Telecom

Unlimited calls to: Bangladesh, Canada, China, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, UK, USA.

International calls come with selected plans only. Some countries on this list may be excluded from certain plans. Check your plan details before calling overseas.

If this plan doesn't suit your needs, here are some more popular mobile phone plans with international calls included:

#1	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo Editor's Pick Medium Mobile Plan 40GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: 50% off for first 4 mths! Get the Medium Mobile Plan for $15/mth for first 4 mths. New and returning mobile customers only. Ends 27.10 $30.00/mth Min. cost $15 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $15	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 30GB 5G Mobile SIM 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $15/mth for 4 months then $30/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $30.00/mth Min. cost $15 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $15	Go to Site
#3	Superloop	Superloop SuperSim Saver 4G Plan 15GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Uses part of the Telstra 4G Mobile Network Deal: FREE 2nd recharge for existing Superloop broadband customers or new customers signing up for a mobile & broadband service $25.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$25.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile Pre-paid Mobile $25 Recharge 22GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Uses part of the Telstra 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 10% off an eligible Woolworths shop in store every month when you link your Everyday Rewards card. T&Cs apply $25.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$25.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	Lyca Mobile Editor's Pick	Lyca Mobile Editor's Pick Unlimited Plan S 50GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: $15 for first 6 renewals when you activate this plan. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply $15.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$15.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	Swoop	Swoop 120GB SIM Only 5G 120GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $10 off for first 6 months - $30/mth for first 6 months then $40/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.27 $30.00/mth Min. cost $30 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $30	Go to Site

Best phone plan with international calls: $40 and under

Editor's Pick

30GB Small Plan

30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: 50% off - $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.

$15.00

Per 1 Month Renewal

Link not supplied

$15.00

Per 1 Month Renewal

Link not supplied

How we chose this plan

Value for money

The plan with the lowest price over 12 months - factoring in the end of any discounts.

Plans $40 and under

We only consider plans within the $31-$40 price range per month.

At least 15 destinations

We only consider plans with unlimited international calls to at least 15 destinations.

What we love: If you need plenty of data and lots of international calls, it's hard to ignore this plan from TPG. With 50GB of data and unlimited international calls to 31 selected countries, you can't go wrong. With it's current promotion, you'll get 50% off for first 6 months - that's 50GB for $17.50.

Countries you can call with TPG

Unlimited calls to: Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Guam Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, USA, Vatican City.

Alternatively, if this mobile plan with international calls isn't the right plan for you, here's how it compares to some alternatives:

#1	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $39 Prepaid 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $13 – save $26. Hurry! Offer ends 05.10.26. Terms Apply $39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Dodo	Dodo Large Mobile Plan 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: 50% off for first 4 mths! Get the Large Mobile Plan for $20/mth for first 4 mths. New and returning mobile customers only. Ends 27.10 $40.00/mth Min. cost $20 Go to Site	$40.00/mth Min. cost $20	Go to Site
#3	Exetel	Exetel Plus One eSIM Plan 130GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 50GB 5G Mobile SIM 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $18/mth for 4 months then $36/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $36.00/mth Min. cost $18 Go to Site	$36.00/mth Min. cost $18	Go to Site
#5	Superloop	Superloop SuperSim Essential 5G Plan 35GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: FREE 2nd recharge for existing Superloop broadband customers or new customers signing up for a mobile & broadband service $35.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$35.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#6	Swoop	Swoop 250GB SIM Only 5G 250GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $10 off for first 6 months - $40/mth for first 6 months then $50/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.27 $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Go to Site	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Go to Site

Best phone plan with international calls: $50 and under

$50 SIM Plan

180GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Get the $50 SIM for $19 online until 05.10.26 + Includes 55GB bonus data for first 3 recharges

$50.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$50.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

How we chose this plan

Value for money

The plan with the lowest price over 12 months - factoring in the end of any discounts.

Plans $50 and under

We only consider plans within the $41-$50 price range per month.

At least 15 destinations

We only consider plans with unlimited international calls to at least 15 destinations.

What we love: This plan from Lebara has more data than you'll know what to do with, plus plenty of international minutes. Priced at $50 per month, it comes with 125GB of data per month and unlimited calls to no less than 60 selected countries. With its current promotion, you'll get 55GB bonus data for first three recharges until 03 November.

Countries you can call with Lebara

Unlimited standard calls to: Argentina, Austria (fixed), Bangladesh, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France (fixed), French Guiana, Germany, Greece (fixed), Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy (fixed), Japan, Korea South, Laos, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal (fixed), Puerto Rico, Reunion, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan (fixed), Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela and Vietnam.

International calls come with selected plans only. Some countries on this list may be excluded from certain plans. Check your plan details before calling overseas.

Alternatively, check out how it compares to these popular mobile phone plans all with international calls included:

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium SIM Only Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $50.00/mth Min. cost $50 Go to Site	$50.00/mth Min. cost $50	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 75GB 5G Mobile SIM 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $21/mth for 4 months then $42/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $42.00/mth Min. cost $21 Go to Site	$42.00/mth Min. cost $21	Go to Site
#3	More	More 75GB 5G Mobile SIM 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: Get $10/mth off new mobile plans for 36mths, then $4/mth ongoing when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.3.27 $46.00/mth Min. cost $46 Link not supplied	$46.00/mth Min. cost $46	Link not supplied
#4	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 120GB Plan 120GB data at download speeds up to 200Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $32 for first renewal when you sign up by 19.10.26. New online services only. T&Cs apply $50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	EZEE Mobile	EZEE Mobile 100GB Mobile SIM Plan 100GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Uses part of the Telstra 5G Mobile Network in selected areas $45.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$45.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	Coles Mobile	Coles Mobile $45 Mobile Plan 100GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device $45.00/mth Min. cost $45 Link not supplied	$45.00/mth Min. cost $45	Link not supplied

How to choose the best mobile phone plan with international calls

There are lots of phone plans that include calls to international destinations, but not all plans are created equal. If your concerns go beyond just finding a mobile plan that fits you budget, you might to consider these factors when comparing SIM-only plans with international calls:

The countries you can call overseas will differ from plan to plan, so it's important to check whether the country you will call the most is included with a plan you're considering.
Some plans come with unlimited international calls to selected countries, while others will offer a set amount of minutes per month, or a dollar amount of credit to use. Be sure to check if there are limits on monthly calls to certain countries.
Make sure that SMS is included, as there are a few plans that don't include International SMS.
In some cases, included calls can only be made to landline phone numbers, not mobile phones.
Make sure that the plan you are considering also comes with enough Australian calls and data to meet your everyday needs.

Frequently asked questions about best mobile phone plan with international calls

How can I call overseas for free?

While a mobile plan with international calls might be the most straightforward way to phone home, it’s not the only option. If you save money, you can always rely on a messaging app rather than a traditional phone plan. You might have to coordinate with your relatives to get on the same page but platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, FaceTime, Facebook Messenger or Discord will all let you make overseas calls via VoIP (voice-over-IP) at a price that’s measured in gigabytes rather than dollars.

Are there any mobile plans with unlimited international calls?

Yes, some providers do offer unlimited international calls. However, this usually comes with a catch when it comes to the destinations that are covered. For example, Vodafone offers unlimited international calls on selected mobile plans but only to countries that it has designed as Zone 1.

What happens when my plan runs out of international calls?

Depending on your provider and plan, your international calls will either be blocked if you have no credit remaining or you will be charged Pay As You Go Rates. These are typically more expensive than the rates that usually apply, and can add up quickly into an unexpectedly large bill. If you’re out of credit and need to phone home, the better bet is to investigate whether you can purchase additional international call credit as an add-on through your provider or wait until the end of your current billing cycle.

When a plan wins the golden Editor's Pick ribbon, it means that as well as being the best plan for this month, the provider has gone into the running for our WhistleOut Awards, judged annually.

Our Editor's Picks are selected by our team of data experts. We may earn a commission if you click on one of the products listed, but a service provider isn't required to have a commercial relationship with us to be eligible for consideration. See here for more information about how we work.

Fergus Halliday

Digital Content Editor

Fergus Halliday is a journalist and digital content editor at WhistleOut Australia. He’s written about technology, telecommunications, gaming and more for over a decade. He got his start writing in high school before interning at magazines like CRN Australia and freelancing for publications like the AU Review, Gizmodo, Kotaku, GamesHub, Press Start, ScreenRant, Superjump, Nestegg, and more.

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