Original Data Asset

International Calling Rate Index 2026

The most comprehensive index of international calling rates. Real termination rates for 230 countries, ranked by cheapest mobile and landline rates.

230
Countries Indexed
3¢
Cheapest Mobile Rate
54¢
Avg Mobile Rate
57¢
Avg Landline Rate

Rates by Region

Europe

Avg Mobile
9¢
Avg Landline
4¢
25 countries
Mobile
Landline

Oceania

Avg Mobile
12¢
Avg Landline
4¢
2 countries
Mobile
Landline

South America

Avg Mobile
18¢
Avg Landline
8¢
6 countries
Mobile
Landline

North America

Avg Mobile
19¢
Avg Landline
14¢
6 countries
Mobile
Landline

Asia

Avg Mobile
21¢
Avg Landline
20¢
18 countries
Mobile
Landline

Africa

Avg Mobile
68¢
Avg Landline
44¢
10 countries
Mobile
Landline

Methodology

Data Source: Rates are sourced from Twilio wholesale termination rates, which reflect the actual cost carriers charge to connect calls to each destination. PhoneTheWorld applies a transparent markup to these rates.

Rate Calculation: For each country, we show the minimum available rate for mobile and landline destinations. Rates are per minute, rounded up (same as Twilio bills). No per-second billing, no connection fees.

Coverage: The index covers 230 countries with active rate data. Both mobile and landline rates are tracked separately, as mobile termination typically costs more than landline.

Update Frequency: Rates are updated when carrier termination costs change. The index reflects rates as of 2026.

Citation: If you reference this data, please link to this page or cite “PhoneTheWorld International Calling Rate Index 2026”.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are PhoneTheWorld calling rates calculated?+

Our rates are based on Twilio wholesale termination rates with a transparent markup. We charge pay-as-you-go per minute, rounded up (same as Twilio bills us). Credits never expire and there are no subscription or connection fees.

What is the cheapest country to call internationally?+

The cheapest destination for landline calls is Hungary at 2¢/min. For mobile calls, Austria is the cheapest at 3¢/min. Rates vary by destination type (mobile vs landline) and carrier routing.

How does the International Calling Rate Index work?+

We aggregate real termination rates from our database covering 230 countries. The index shows the minimum available rate per country for both mobile and landline destinations, ranked from cheapest to most expensive. Rates are updated regularly to reflect current carrier pricing.

Can I embed this rate data on my website?+

Yes. We offer a free embeddable rate calculator widget at /widgets/rate-calculator. You can also link to this page as a data source. For bulk data access or API integration, contact us.

Are these rates guaranteed?+

Rates reflect current carrier termination costs and may change. The rates shown are the minimum available rate for each country/destination type. Actual rates for specific numbers may vary slightly based on carrier routing and prefix matching.

What is the average cost of an international call?+

Based on our index of 230 countries, the average mobile rate is 54¢/min and the average landline rate is 57¢/min. European destinations tend to be cheapest, while African and some Asian destinations are more expensive.

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