Make cheaper international calls from my mobile?

I’ve been using my mobile to call home quite a bit, and my Telstra mobile has been charging me a small fortune for the privilege. Although I can call directly from Skype, I do prefer calling from the mobile.

So I’m going to try out Skype to Go. They have a fixed rate plan at 4 euros a month to call unlimited landlines. But I’m not convinced I’ll either a) use it that much b) call landlines - everyone but my parents use their mobiles these days. So instead I’m going to try the pay as you go for a month, and track how much it costs me.

Unlimited calls to landlines – any time, day or night.

Oops, I’ve re-read the site, and I don’t think I”m entitled to it, living in Australia. EU citizens only. Confusing this site …

International long distance calls at cheap rates

Rates look ok, not really sure if that’s cheaper than the Telstra bill. I’ll have to check.

Ah, I’ve just noticed this line:

Skype To Go is an exclusive feature of a monthly subscription.

Doh! Ah well, probably best just to get a cheap calling card to use from the mobile …