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Feel closer
than ever.

Stay connected to loved ones overseas with
international talk & text add-ons.

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Feel closer
than ever

Stay connected to loved ones overseas with international talk & text add-ons.

Learn more

International Talk & Text Add-ons

Stay connected to friends and family overseas with our new international talk & text add-ons for our Optus Choice Plus, Optus Plus Family and Optus Plus Kids mobile plans. Explore our add-on options below.

If your plan isn't listed above, please explore your options here.

Unsure about your options or need assistance? Visit My Optus app or contact us.

Optus International Talk & Text

Add-on Options

Add-on Cost Talk Text Duration
Group 1 Destinations^ $10 Unlimited Unlimited Once-off and recurring
Group 2 Destinations $10 Up to 200 mins Unlimited Once-off and recurring
Group 3 Destinations $20 Up to 200 mins Unlimited Once-off and recurring
 
* Standard international talk & text only. Add-on expires/renews once inclusions are used or at end of payment cycle (whichever is first). Add-on can only be used in Australia.
^ Group 1 destinations included in all SIM plans except Optus Choice Plus Small, Optus Family Plus and Optus Kids Plus Plans.

Connect with up to 142 destinations

Choose from a selection of 3 international destination groups.

Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
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Group 1

India, New Zealand, UK + 32 destinations

See all destinations

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, UK, USA, Vietnam.

Get Started

Set up your add-on

1. Open My Optus app

If you don't already have My Optus app, you can download it here.

 

2. Choose an add-on

You'll find International Talk & Text in the service tab on the app home screen:
Service > Add-on > Int'l Talk & Text

 

3. Review & pay

Review your add-on, tap pay now and you're ready to go. You'll receive a confirmation of your order.

Need assistance?

Simply choose from the following options and one of our experts will be able to assist you with any questions you may have.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I call or text from Australia to a destination outside my plan inclusions on the Optus Choice plans?

Yes, you can purchase once-off or recurring international talk and text add-ons in My Optus app. You can choose from 3 International destinations groups to say connected with family and friends. Details of the groups have been listed above.

How can I find out if I have international calls included in my plan?

If you have international calls included in your plan these details can be found in your Critical Information Summary, simply log into My Account to view of copy of it. You can also check My Optus app to discover what International calling options are available.

I am having issues calling overseas.

Have you experienced any issues calling overseas, for example, mainland China? If your caller ID is set to private you may be able to solve this issue by changing your settings to show your caller ID. Check your device instruction guide for details on how to change your caller ID settings.

More information on how to change your caller ID settings can be found here

Terms and conditions

International Talk and Text add-ons: Available on selected mobile plans to select destinations. You may automatically be charged via card on activation of the add-on, if no payment is made you will still have access to the add-on and the amount will be added to your next monthly invoice. Usage alerts are sent at 50%/85%/100% of your talk and text inclusions. Add-on expires/renews once inclusions are used or at end of payment cycle (whichever is first). Add-on can only be used in Australia.

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