International Calling and Roaming

Overview

International Calling & Roaming is all about keeping in touch – whether you are in Australia or calling from overseas, our rates are easy to understand and competitive.

3 offers services like voice calls, video calls, SMS, and MMS from Australia and in many countries from around the world if you have a compatible mobile. Staying in touch through email or internet is also possible from your compatible mobile from various countries.

So go ahead – make that connection with family, friends or your business contacts.

Or go straight to our rates for International Roaming or IDD by putting in your country of calling origin and destination.

IDD (International Direct Dialling)

At 3, we've included international calls, SMS and MMS in your Cap so there's no excuse not to give your mates a shout. Find out what it costs to call your family or mates overseas. Stay in touch with 3's International services. There are many services 3 offers to keep you in touch with loved ones or business contacts overseas. This includes:

  • Voice calls
  • Video calls
  • SMS
  • MMS

View and compare calling rates to and from Australia to anywhere in the world!

International Roaming

Global Value with 3 International Roaming

Travelling overseas and want the convenience of using your own mobile?

3 has simple and easy to understand International Roaming rates so it makes sense to continue using the same great services like:

  • Chatting to friends, family (and bragging to colleagues!)
  • Sending/receiving SMS
  • Using social networking and email.
  • Checking your voicemail

3 Like Home
3 Like Home helps you stay in touch.
When you’re roaming on 3 networks in Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Sweden and the UK, using your 3 mobile gives you great value.

Now that you’re part of the family, there’s even greater value...
3 and Vodafone are now one big happy family. This means you’ll be able to access “3 Like Home” rates when you are roaming on a Vodafone network in the UK, Hong Kong, Ireland or Italy.

Select ‘3’ or ‘Vodafone’ networks from your mobile when travelling to ‘3 Like Home’ countries to enjoy:1

  • Free incoming calls and messages to your 3 mobile
  • Make standard voice and video calls and send standard SMS at rates similar to what you pay at home
  • Get a fantastic data rate of 50c per MB (charged per KB) so you can check your email or surf the web.

International Roaming charges (including 3 Like Home) are not included in your cap or plan values. International roaming is not available on prepaid.

For full International Roaming rates (including 3 Like Home), go to three.com.au/travel

Activate International Roaming now by calling 133 320.

Data in New Zealand

Sign up to a New Zealand Data Roaming pack and save when surfing the net, checking emails or using internet reliant apps in New Zealand. Rates start from just $0.10 per MB on the 1GB pack (min session 10KB). Terms and conditions apply.

Find out more


Terms and conditions
1. 3 Like Home only applies to standard voice and video calls, standard SMS & MMS, Mobile Internet and Mobile Broadband data use. For applicable International Roaming rates for all other services, as well as full 3 Like Home rates, go to www.three.com.au or call +61 133 320. 3 Like Home rates only apply when you are roaming on 3’s network in Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Sweden & UK or when you are roaming on Vodafone’s network in the UK, Ireland, Italy or Hong Kong. Your phone may not default to one of these Vodafone or 3 networks when roaming - make sure your mobile shows a “3” or “Vodafone” on the display (you might have to manually set your mobile to a 3 or Vodafone network). Standard international roaming rates as per the zone you are travelling in will be charged if you are roaming on another network. Other than standard SMS & MMS, charges for International Roaming (including 3 Like Home charges) are not included within your Cap or Plan. When roaming on the participating 3 or Vodafone network, standard voice calls and standard MMS & SMS made to other international numbers (ie. to any other country than Australia or the country that you are in) will be charged at 3’s Cap IDD rates (for applicable rates for all other services (i.e. video calls, Premium SMS/MMS and Premium or Special Numbers such as short codes & information services, go to three.com.au/travel or call +61 133 320). For emergencies, dial 112 in most countries, for 3 Voicemail access dial +61 4 3000 5333. For 3 customer service, dial +61 133 320. All rates are quoted in Australian dollars and are subject to change at anytime. All services are subject to network availability, individual device capabilities and limitations of overseas networks. Some services such as video calling may not be available while roaming in some countries. Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Limited ABN 76 096 304 620.