Tangerine Telecom review
Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Tangerine Telecom suits short trips from Australia where a single roaming pack price holds across eligible destinations. The same figure covers AUD 55, AUD 55 and AUD 55, and 67 countries sit behind that one price, so the cost per gig is set before you land.
Key facts
- Best for
- Short trips from Australia priced on one roaming pack across many countries.
- Price from
- A$15↗
- Price per GB from
- $7↗
- Countries covered
- 67↗
- Unlimited data
- No↗
- Reference plan prices
- US, Europe, UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey, Mexico, global: one roaming pack price for all eligible countries, 7-day $35 for 5GB, 14-day $55 for 10GB↗
- 5G
- Yes↗
- Fair use policy
- All plans are subject to the Tangerine Telecom Fair Use Policy; service is paused at 100% of included data until the next billing period and no bill-shock top-up is sold↗
- Networks
- Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network↗
- Top-ups
- No↗
- Seller type
- Mvno↗
- 10 GB in Europe
- A$55↗
- 10 GB in the US
- A$55↗
- 10 GB in Japan
- A$55↗
- Legal entity
- Tangerine Telecom Pty Ltd↗
- Headquarters
- Australia↗
- Founded
- 2014↗
- Support channels
- Phone, Chat, Help-centre, Community↗
- Features
- 5G, Instant activation
- Pricing model
- Budget
- Audience
- Short trips
- Official website
- tangerinetelecom.com.au
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 6 sources
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- LinkedInproductreview.com.au
Pros and cons
Pros
- One roaming pack price covers the US, Europe, the UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey, Mexico and the global pack, with 67 countries behind it.
- Local mobile plans start at AUD 15, and the listed features 5g and instant activation sit on Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network.
- The Fair Use Policy pauses service at the end of included data and no bill-shock top-up is sold, so heavy use cannot lift the bill.
Cons
- Price per GB of $7 is high, ranking 102 of 115, and the cost part of the score is 1.4.
- The Fair Use Policy pauses service at the end of included data until the next billing period, and unlimited data is not offered, so a heavy data user is cut off mid-trip with the bill held flat.
- Coverage of 67 countries is well short of Zwitchy at 200.
Who it suits
- Short trips leaving Australia that land inside the 67 covered countries.
- Travellers after a budget option on Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network with instant activation.
- People who would rather stop the data than risk a surprise roaming bill.
Who should look elsewhere
- Zwitchy, which covers 200 countries, for trips that cross more borders than 67.
- eSIMGo.is, whose plans start at $0.99, for shoppers who decide on the entry price alone.
- Anyone after unlimited data or a top-up, since neither is offered here.
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Where Tangerine Telecom is available
- Available
- Australia
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Tangerine Telecom roaming pack cost?+
One roaming pack price covers the US, Europe, the UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey, Mexico and the global option, so AUD 55, AUD 55 and AUD 55 read the same. A shorter pack costs less and carries a smaller allowance, and the rate per gig starts at $7.
How many countries does Tangerine Telecom cover while travelling?+
Roaming packs reach 67 countries, which is a narrower map than Zwitchy at 200 and sits below the 74 median on the site. Destinations are grouped by region, with the US, Europe, the UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey and Mexico among the named zones.
Does Tangerine Telecom offer unlimited data?+
No. Unlimited data is not offered and no top-ups are sold, so the allowance in the pack is the limit. The Fair Use Policy pauses service at the end of included data until the next billing period, which keeps a trip across 67 countries from turning into a surprise bill.
What network does Tangerine Telecom use, and what features are listed?+
It is a reseller running on Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network. The listed features 5g and instant activation are in place, and the legal entity behind the brand is Tangerine Telecom Pty Ltd, based in Australia and trading since 2014.
What kind of plans are these, and who are they for?+
The range sits in the budget model and is aimed at short trip travel, so it reads as a shorter trip product. Local mobile plans start at AUD 15, and the roaming side is sold as a travel pack tied to the trip.
How do I get help from Tangerine Telecom?+
Support runs on phone, chat and help centre, so phone and chat sit alongside a help centre and a community space. The help centre is where roaming pack detail sits, and the team is Australian, based in Australia.
How does Tangerine Telecom compare on price?+
Entry plans start at AUD 15, which ranks 209 of 313 on the site, and the per gig rate of $7 ranks 102 of 115. Cheaper entry points exist across the wider market.
Who should choose another provider instead?+
Zwitchy covers 200 countries for trips that cross more borders, and eSIMGo.is lists plans from $0.99 for shoppers who decide on the entry price. SimToIsrael starts at $25. Tangerine Telecom fits short trip travel within 67 countries.
Sources
- tangerine.com.au checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Call 1800 211 112. Our Technical Support team is available 24/7 (excluding public holidays). For quick and convenient assistance, use Live Chat via the bottom-right corner of our website or send us a...”
- tangerine.com.au/about checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded, Pricing model
“Since that fateful day in 2014, Tangerine has been simplifying telco with reliable, well-priced internet and mobile plans”
- tangerine.com.au/help/international-roaming-travel-packs checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Countries covered, 10 GB in Europe, 10 GB in Japan, Price per GB from, 10 GB in the US, Reference plan prices, Unlimited data
“Select Add Travel Pack and choose either a 7-day or 14-day pack.”
- tangerine.com.au/internet/mobile-broadband checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Fair use policy, Features, 5G, Seller type, Top-ups
“When you reach 100%, we will temporarily pause your service until the start of your next billing period.”
- tangerine.com.au/mobile/sim-only-mobile-plans checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Networks, Price from
“Tangerine is proudly Australian-owned and offers easy, affordable postpaid mobile plan options on a trusted Australian network.”
- tangerine.com.au/policies checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Legal entity
“The following are the customer policies for Tangerine Telecom Pty Ltd ("The Company").”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
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