Country code: +86
10 min call = $14.62
10 min call = $14.62
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Quick reference at our base rate of $1.4620/min:
Rates vary by carrier and line type. Here's exactly what you'll pay per minute.
| Destination | Rate/min | 10 min call |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4620/min | $14.62 |
| China - Mobile Others | $1.4620/min | $14.62 |
| China - Mobile Unicom | $1.4620/min | $14.62 |
| China - Mobile Telecom | $1.4620/min | $14.62 |
Rates are per minute, billed per second. No connection fees. Updated regularly.
The cheapest per-minute options are Rebtel ($0.029/min) and Google Voice ($0.04โ$0.07/min). BubblyPhone at $0.90/min is significantly cheaper than AT&T ($3.00/min), Verizon ($2.49/min), and T-Mobile ($3.00/min) without a plan โ and requires no monthly subscription or contract.
With BubblyPhone at $0.90/min, a 10-minute call costs $9.00. Compare that to AT&T at $30.00, Verizon at $24.90, or T-Mobile at $30.00 without a plan. With per-second billing, you only pay for the time you actually talk โ no rounding up to the next minute.
Major US carriers charge premium rates ($2.49โ$3.00/min) for China calls without an add-on plan. Each offers a $15/mo unlimited international plan that covers China, but that requires a monthly commitment. BubblyPhone offers pay-as-you-go pricing at $0.90/min with no subscription needed.
BubblyPhone connects to both landlines and mobile numbers in China. Mobile numbers are 11 digits starting with 1 after the +86 country code. Rates vary by carrier โ from $0.90/min for general numbers to $1.22/min for some mobile carriers.
No โ BubblyPhone works directly from your web browser at bubblyphone.com. Just sign up, add credit, and start calling. You can also download the iOS or Android app for mobile calling.
China Standard Time (UTC+8) is 12โ16 hours ahead of US time zones. To reach someone during evening hours (7โ9 PM China time), call at 6โ8 AM US Eastern. For business hours (9 AMโ6 PM China), call between 8 PMโ5 AM Eastern the night before.
No hidden fees with BubblyPhone. You pay per second of actual talk time โ no rounding up. The minimum top-up is $5 (about 5.5 minutes to China). Larger top-ups earn bonus credit: $20 gets $21, $50 gets $55, $100 gets $110.
The minimum top-up is $5, which gives you about 5.5 minutes to China. A $10 top-up provides about 11 minutes. For longer conversations, a $20 top-up gets you $21 in credit (about 23 minutes) thanks to the bonus tier.
Yes โ BubblyPhone offers AI-powered call transcription for just $0.01/min extra. You'll get a full written transcript and summary after your call ends. Available in English and Mandarin.
WeChat is the best option when both parties have a stable internet connection. But WeChat only works over data or Wi-Fi โ it cannot reach landline phones, and call quality depends on internet speed. BubblyPhone connects directly to any Chinese phone number via the telephone network, guaranteeing a connection even without internet on the receiving end.
No โ Skype was permanently shut down on May 5, 2025. Microsoft migrated users to Microsoft Teams, which does not offer affordable PSTN calling to China. BubblyPhone is a straightforward alternative with no monthly fees.
Yes โ BubblyPhone works from any country with an internet connection. Whether you're in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, or anywhere else, you can call China at the same rates through the web app or mobile app.
From $1.4620/min. No contracts, no hidden fees. Call from your browser or our iOS/Android app.
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