Calling on Qantas flights
QFQantas provides free, fast Wi-Fi on domestic Australian flights and is expanding satellite connectivity on international routes. Qantas' own Wi-Fi page says voice and video calls are not permitted on board, so call Australian landlines and mobiles with QuikRing before you board or after you land.
Qantas does not allow voice calls on its Wi-Fi
Qantas's own rules say voice and video calls are not allowed during flight. QuikRing is for before you board and after you land; it does not change the airline's rules.
- Checked October 21, 2026, source: qantas.com
/en-au /onboard /entertainment /wifi
Onboard satellite internet setup
Wi-Fi provider: Viasat Fast Wi-Fi
Global hub: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Firewall info: Qantas' own Wi-Fi page says voice and video calls are not permitted on board and asks passengers to switch their devices to silent.
Frequently asked questions
Can I call family or business numbers in Australia from Qantas flights?
Not from the plane: Qantas' own Wi-Fi page says voice and video calls are not permitted on board. Before you board or after you land, QuikRing calls Australian landlines and mobile numbers (+61). It cannot place emergency calls.