Best mobile plan IDD call rates

By Nathan Lawrence

Last updated 06 May 2025

Contents

In this guide:

Best mobile plan IDD call rates overall
Best cheap mobile plan IDD call rates
Best mobile plan IDD call rates to South-East Asia
Best mobile plan IDD call rates to Asia Pacific
Best mobile plan IDD call rates to Europe
Best mobile plan IDD call rates to USA

International direct dial (IDD) call rates are what most mobile providers in Singapore use to call overseas. Mobile providers may divide rates into on-peak and off-peak times, plus rates for mobiles and landlines. Other telcos offer IDD packs for cheaper overall rates.

Note that you may be charged a connection fee outside of a per-minute IDD call rate.

Before we get into the best mobile plans for IDD call rates, here’s a look at popular mobile plans in Singapore.

#1	Zero1	Zero1 Starter Prime 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: 5G included for 3 months + Roam Malaysia 100GB for 365 days $7.06 Min. cost $7.06 Go	$7.06 Min. cost $7.06	Go
#2	CMLink	CMLink 200GB 4G SIM Only 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Port-in Exclusive: Free 5G trial $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#3	VIVIFI	VIVIFI Roam Value 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Port In Bonus: Free 5G Trial for 3 months (non-Singtel port in) $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#4	Maxx	Maxx 290GB SIM Only 290GB data on M1 network 500 Minutes 99 Messages Deal: $7.90 for the first 12 months, $9.90 thereafter $7.90 Min. cost $7.90 Go	$7.90 Min. cost $7.90	Go
#5	Eight Editor's Pick	Eight Editor's Pick Double Eight SIM Only 288GB data on StarHub network 588 Minutes 88 Messages $8 Min. cost $8 Go	$8 Min. cost $8	Go
#6	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 4G Essential 288GB data on M1 4G network 200 Minutes 100 Messages $9.90/mth Min. cost $9.90 Go	$9.90/mth Min. cost $9.90	Go

How we compare IDD call rates

The mobile providers we track in our database offer IDD call rates to hundreds of destinations. Sometimes these rates are separated into higher premium IDD call rates or cheaper versions. We take the cheapest available rate into account, with a preference for mobile rates instead of landline (where available).

We've used the following regional sample countries to determine our category winners (overall and cheap winners combine all of these nations):

South-East Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Asia-Pacific: Australia, China, India
Europe: Germany, France, UK
USA: Canada, Mexico, USA

Best mobile plan IDD call rates overall

Double Eight SIM Only

288GB data
on StarHub network
588 Minutes
88 Messages

Min. cost $8

We advise starting comparisons for the best overseas calls with eight. Why? All eight plans include at least 288 minutes of calls that can be made to Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Colombia, Guam, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, Taiwan, Thailand, USA (including Alaska, Hawaii and the Virgin Islands), and Vietnam.

For any destinations not listed, SIMBA is probably your next best bet with rates starting from $0.01.

Also consider the following:

#1	Zero1	Zero1 Starter Prime 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: 5G included for 3 months + Roam Malaysia 100GB for 365 days $7.06 Min. cost $7.06 Go	$7.06 Min. cost $7.06	Go
#2	CMLink	CMLink 200GB 4G SIM Only 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Port-in Exclusive: Free 5G trial $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#3	VIVIFI	VIVIFI Roam Value 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Port In Bonus: Free 5G Trial for 3 months (non-Singtel port in) $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#4	Maxx	Maxx 290GB SIM Only 290GB data on M1 network 500 Minutes 99 Messages Deal: $7.90 for the first 12 months, $9.90 thereafter $7.90 Min. cost $7.90 Go	$7.90 Min. cost $7.90	Go
#5	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 4G Essential 288GB data on M1 4G network 200 Minutes 100 Messages $9.90/mth Min. cost $9.90 Go	$9.90/mth Min. cost $9.90	Go
#6	SIMBA	SIMBA SuperRoam 10 SIM Only 300GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls 30 Messages $10 Min. cost $10 Go	$10 Min. cost $10	Go

Best cheap mobile IDD call rates

SuperRoam 10 SIM Only

300GB data
SIMBA mobile digital network (5G)
Unlimited National Calls
30 Messages

$10

Min. cost $10

$10

Min. cost $10

If you want cheap IDD call rates, start your comparisons with SIMBA (formerly TPG Telecom) mobile plans. The SIMBA SuperRoam 10 SIM Only mobile plan comes with 500 free IDD minutes to over 20 selected countries, plus consistently low rates for our sample countries. Other countries can be contacted for as little as 1c per minute. It’s worth noting that SIMBA doesn’t offer IDD call rates for Mexico.

Also consider the following:

#1	Zero1	Zero1 Starter Prime 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: 5G included for 3 months + Roam Malaysia 100GB for 365 days $7.06 Min. cost $7.06 Go	$7.06 Min. cost $7.06	Go
#2	CMLink	CMLink 200GB 4G SIM Only 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Port-in Exclusive: Free 5G trial $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#3	VIVIFI	VIVIFI Roam Value 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Port In Bonus: Free 5G Trial for 3 months (non-Singtel port in) $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#4	Maxx	Maxx 290GB SIM Only 290GB data on M1 network 500 Minutes 99 Messages Deal: $7.90 for the first 12 months, $9.90 thereafter $7.90 Min. cost $7.90 Go	$7.90 Min. cost $7.90	Go
#5	Eight Editor's Pick	Eight Editor's Pick Double Eight SIM Only 288GB data on StarHub network 588 Minutes 88 Messages $8 Min. cost $8 Go	$8 Min. cost $8	Go
#6	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 4G Essential 288GB data on M1 4G network 200 Minutes 100 Messages $9.90/mth Min. cost $9.90 Go	$9.90/mth Min. cost $9.90	Go

Best mobile plan IDD call rates to South-East Asia

SuperRoam 10 SIM Only

300GB data
SIMBA mobile digital network (5G)
Unlimited National Calls
30 Messages

$10

Min. cost $10

$10

Min. cost $10

Both giga and SIMBA (TPG) have competitive pricing for IDD call rates to South-East Asia. We recommend comparing SIMBA plans with giga. The example SIMBA plan above is the SuperRoam 10 SIM Only Plan, which offers plenty of data (at home and abroad) and IDD minutes for a reasonable price.

Also consider the following:

#1	Zero1	Zero1 Starter Prime 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: 5G included for 3 months + Roam Malaysia 100GB for 365 days $7.06 Min. cost $7.06 Go	$7.06 Min. cost $7.06	Go
#2	CMLink	CMLink 200GB 4G SIM Only 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Port-in Exclusive: Free 5G trial $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#3	VIVIFI	VIVIFI Roam Value 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Port In Bonus: Free 5G Trial for 3 months (non-Singtel port in) $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#4	Maxx	Maxx 290GB SIM Only 290GB data on M1 network 500 Minutes 99 Messages Deal: $7.90 for the first 12 months, $9.90 thereafter $7.90 Min. cost $7.90 Go	$7.90 Min. cost $7.90	Go
#5	Eight Editor's Pick	Eight Editor's Pick Double Eight SIM Only 288GB data on StarHub network 588 Minutes 88 Messages $8 Min. cost $8 Go	$8 Min. cost $8	Go
#6	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 4G Essential 288GB data on M1 4G network 200 Minutes 100 Messages $9.90/mth Min. cost $9.90 Go	$9.90/mth Min. cost $9.90	Go

Best mobile plan IDD call rates to Asia-Pacific

4G Saver SIM Only

88GB data
on Singtel's 4G network
100 Minutes
100 Messages
Deal: Use code 4GLITEMY

$10.18

+ $2 Upfront

Min. cost $12.18

$10.18

+ $2 Upfront

Min. cost $12.18

The cheapest calls to most global regions come from SIMBA (TPG), but we also recommend using GOMO as a worthy comparison. Start with the GOMO 4G Saver SIM, which has great speeds at home and competitive IDD call rates for countries in the Asia-Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. MyRepublic also offers competitive IDD call rates for countries in the Asia Pacific.

Also consider the following:

#1	Zero1	Zero1 Starter Prime 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: 5G included for 3 months + Roam Malaysia 100GB for 365 days $7.06 Min. cost $7.06 Go	$7.06 Min. cost $7.06	Go
#2	CMLink	CMLink 200GB 4G SIM Only 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Port-in Exclusive: Free 5G trial $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#3	VIVIFI	VIVIFI Roam Value 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Port In Bonus: Free 5G Trial for 3 months (non-Singtel port in) $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#4	Maxx	Maxx 290GB SIM Only 290GB data on M1 network 500 Minutes 99 Messages Deal: $7.90 for the first 12 months, $9.90 thereafter $7.90 Min. cost $7.90 Go	$7.90 Min. cost $7.90	Go
#5	Eight Editor's Pick	Eight Editor's Pick Double Eight SIM Only 288GB data on StarHub network 588 Minutes 88 Messages $8 Min. cost $8 Go	$8 Min. cost $8	Go
#6	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 4G Essential 288GB data on M1 4G network 200 Minutes 100 Messages $9.90/mth Min. cost $9.90 Go	$9.90/mth Min. cost $9.90	Go

Best mobile plan IDD call rates for Europe

4G Lite

200GB data
on M1 4G network
Unlimited National Calls
25 Messages
Deal: Get 200GB for just $9.90/month for the first 3 months, reverts to 20GB for $12 forever after

$12

+ $0.30 Upfront

Min. cost $10.20

$12

+ $0.30 Upfront

Min. cost $10.20

We recommend starting comparisons for IDD call rates to European countries with Circles.Life. The example Circles.Life mobile plan above is a good price for a decent amount of local data. They also offer day or month passes for data while you're travelling. IDD call rates to the UK and France are particularly competitive. Alternatively, consider a mobile plan from StarHub, Singtel, Vivifi or Zero1, which all have decent IDD call rates to Europe.

Also consider the following:

#1	Zero1	Zero1 Starter Prime 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: 5G included for 3 months + Roam Malaysia 100GB for 365 days $7.06 Min. cost $7.06 Go	$7.06 Min. cost $7.06	Go
#2	CMLink	CMLink 200GB 4G SIM Only 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Port-in Exclusive: Free 5G trial $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#3	VIVIFI	VIVIFI Roam Value 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Port In Bonus: Free 5G Trial for 3 months (non-Singtel port in) $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#4	Maxx	Maxx 290GB SIM Only 290GB data on M1 network 500 Minutes 99 Messages Deal: $7.90 for the first 12 months, $9.90 thereafter $7.90 Min. cost $7.90 Go	$7.90 Min. cost $7.90	Go
#5	Eight Editor's Pick	Eight Editor's Pick Double Eight SIM Only 288GB data on StarHub network 588 Minutes 88 Messages $8 Min. cost $8 Go	$8 Min. cost $8	Go
#6	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 4G Essential 288GB data on M1 4G network 200 Minutes 100 Messages $9.90/mth Min. cost $9.90 Go	$9.90/mth Min. cost $9.90	Go

Best mobile plan IDD call rates to the USA

4G Essential

288GB data
on M1 4G network
200 Minutes
100 Messages

$9.90/mth

Min. cost $9.90

$9.90/mth

Min. cost $9.90

MyRepublic is where we advise starting IDD call rate comparisons for the USA and its surrounding countries. Start with the MyRepublic Starter Plan, which comes with 288GB of local data. MyRepublic offers competitive IDD rates for the USA, Canada and Mexico. Alternatively, consider SIMBA (TPG) or GOMO.

Also consider the following:

#1	Zero1	Zero1 Starter Prime 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: 5G included for 3 months + Roam Malaysia 100GB for 365 days $7.06 Min. cost $7.06 Go	$7.06 Min. cost $7.06	Go
#2	CMLink	CMLink 200GB 4G SIM Only 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Port-in Exclusive: Free 5G trial $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#3	VIVIFI	VIVIFI Roam Value 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Port In Bonus: Free 5G Trial for 3 months (non-Singtel port in) $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#4	Maxx	Maxx 290GB SIM Only 290GB data on M1 network 500 Minutes 99 Messages Deal: $7.90 for the first 12 months, $9.90 thereafter $7.90 Min. cost $7.90 Go	$7.90 Min. cost $7.90	Go
#5	Eight Editor's Pick	Eight Editor's Pick Double Eight SIM Only 288GB data on StarHub network 588 Minutes 88 Messages $8 Min. cost $8 Go	$8 Min. cost $8	Go
#6	SIMBA	SIMBA SuperRoam 10 SIM Only 300GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls 30 Messages $10 Min. cost $10 Go	$10 Min. cost $10	Go

IDD call rates FAQs

Does Singtel have cheap IDD call rates?

For cheap Singtel call rates, opt for cheaper IDD V019 rates over premium IDD 001 rates. Singtel has competitive call rates in countries like France and Italy.

Is it cheap to call Malaysia from Singapore with M1 IDD call rates?

It costs between $0.25 and $0.70 per minute to call Malaysia from Singapore with an M1 mobile plan. The cheapest IDD call rates to Malaysia are from SIMBA (TPG), giga, and GOMO.

Are StarHub IDD call rates to the USA competitive?

StarHub IDD call rates to the USA are as cheap as $0.24 per minute, which is competitively priced. However, SIMBA (TPG), CMLink, and MyRepublic offer cheaper options. StarHub does offer better IDD call rates for surrounding countries like Canada and Mexico.