Country code: +251
10 min call = $6.19
10 min call = $6.19
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Quick reference at our base rate of $0.6186/min:
Rates vary by carrier and line type. Here's exactly what you'll pay per minute.
| Destination | Rate/min | 10 min call |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia - Mobile Addis Ababa | $0.6186/min | $6.19 |
| Ethiopia | $0.6295/min | $6.29 |
| Ethiopia - Mobile Others | $0.7224/min | $7.22 |
Rates are per minute, billed per second. No connection fees. Updated regularly.
With BubblyPhone, calls to Ethiopia start at approximately 5¢ per minute. Major carriers like AT&T charge around $2.00/min — 40 times more expensive.
Ethiopia's country code is +251. Dial 011-251 from a US landline or +251 from a mobile phone.
Addis Ababa's area code is 11. Dial +251 11 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Ethio Telecom mobile numbers start with 91, 92, 93, or 96. The newer Safaricom Ethiopia uses prefix 94.
Telegram became dominant in Ethiopia due to its lighter data usage, channel/group features, and availability during periods when other apps were restricted. Most Ethiopian diaspora use Telegram.
Ethiopia is 8 hours ahead of Eastern Time (7 hours during EDT). When it's noon in New York, it's 7 or 8 PM in Addis Ababa.
WhatsApp works in Ethiopia but requires data, which can be unreliable. For guaranteed connectivity, BubblyPhone's regular voice calls at 5¢/min are more reliable.
Yes, Safaricom Ethiopia launched in 2022 as the first private telecom operator. They use the 94 mobile prefix and are expanding coverage across major cities.
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