BEST-VALUE MOBILE PLANS – INTERNATIONAL CALLS

GOLD WINNER BELONG You can keep in touch with the world without breaking the bank

Social media has changed the way we stay in touch with friends and family who are based overseas. But there are times when you just need to pick up the phone and have a conversation. And with more than one in four (28%) Australians having been born overseas, being able to make affordable international calls is a priority for many people.

Before choosing a plan with international call options, check which countries are included in the base rate because the range of locations varies between plan providers.

Belong’s 5GB plan has a base price of $25 a month but for an extra $5 a month you can enjoy unlimited international calls and texts. Even better, Belong offers access to a wide selection of 36 countries ranging from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.

Lebara came second in this award in 2018, and while its $29.90 Medium plan includes unlimited international calls to just 15 countries, it does cover a number of destinations that Belong doesn’t, including Peru and Mexico.

Woolworths offers unlimited standard international calls to 10 major countries, including China, India and Indonesia.