Cheap Calls to Ethiopia — From $0.6186/min

How Much Does a Call to Ethiopia Cost?

Quick reference at our base rate of $0.6186/min:

Rate Breakdown — Ethiopia

Rates vary by carrier and line type. Here's exactly what you'll pay per minute.

Rates are per minute, billed per second. No connection fees. Updated regularly.

Calling Ethiopia — Things to Know

• Telegram is the dominant messaging app in Ethiopia — far more popular than WhatsApp. Most Ethiopians use Telegram for messaging, groups, and channels.
• Ethiopia was a state telecom monopoly until 2022, when Safaricom Ethiopia launched as the first private operator. Ethio Telecom still has over 90% market share.
• Ethiopia uses its own calendar (the Ethiopian calendar) which is 7–8 years behind the Gregorian calendar and has 13 months. Dates may cause confusion.
• Ethiopia uses a unique time system where 1:00 local time means 7:00 AM on the standard clock (they count from sunrise). When scheduling calls, confirm using "international time."
• Internet access is growing but still limited outside major cities. Traditional voice calls are the most reliable way to reach people in rural areas.
• The Ethiopian diaspora in the US is concentrated in the Washington DC area, which has the largest Ethiopian population outside Africa.

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