Skype-To-Bolivia Rates: Understanding The Cost Of International Calls

Skype-to-Skype calls are free, but to call a mobile or landline in Bolivia from Skype, you need to pay a rate per minute, as well as a connection fee. The price you pay depends on the country you're calling to, not the country you're calling from. The rate for calling Bolivia is $0.158 per minute, with a connection fee of $0.089.

Cost of calling Bolivia from Skype

To call Bolivia from Skype, you will need a little Skype Credit or a subscription. The price you pay depends on the country you are calling and, in some cases, the region or city within that country.

For Bolivia, the cost of calling a landline or mobile number is $0.158 per minute with a connection fee of $0.089. Therefore, a 10-minute call to Bolivia via Skype will cost $1.669.

It is worth noting that Skype call rates vary depending on the phone code. For example, to call Santa Cruz in Bolivia, the cost is $0.126 per minute with a connection fee of $0.089, bringing the total cost of a 10-minute call to $1.349.

Skype also provides a simple online calculator to help you calculate the cost of calls to Bolivia. This can be found on their website.

Please be aware that Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and has limited emergency calling capabilities depending on your country.

Cost of 1 minute

The cost of calling Bolivia from Skype depends on the phone codes of the number you are calling. The standard rate for most numbers seems to be $0.126 per minute, plus a connection fee of $0.089. This means that a 10-minute call to Bolivia using Skype would cost $1.349 in total.

However, for some numbers, the rate is $0.158 per minute, with the same connection fee of $0.089. This brings the total cost of a 10-minute call to $1.669.

For a small number of phone codes, the rate is higher, at $0.175 per minute, with the connection fee remaining the same at $0.089. This means that a 10-minute call to these numbers would cost $1.839.

It is worth noting that these rates are for pay-as-you-go calls. If you frequently call Bolivia, you may save money by purchasing a Skype calling subscription.

Connection fee

When calling Bolivia from Skype, there is a connection fee of $0.089. This is a one-time fee that is charged when you make the initial connection to the number in Bolivia. This connection fee is separate from the per-minute rate for the call, which is charged based on the duration of the call.

It's important to note that the connection fee is a standard rate, regardless of the length of your call. Whether you're planning a quick hello or a lengthy conversation, the connection fee will remain the same. This fee is also independent of the type of number you are calling, whether it's a landline or a mobile number in Bolivia.

The connection fee is a necessary component of the call charges, and it is applied to all calls made to Bolivia via Skype. It is a standard charge that helps facilitate the connection between your Skype account and the telephone network in Bolivia. This fee ensures that your call can be successfully placed and connected to the desired number.

In addition to the connection fee, the per-minute rate for calling Bolivia from Skype varies depending on the specific location within Bolivia. For example, the rate per minute for calling Santa Cruz or Cochabamba is $0.126, while the rate for other areas with phone codes such as 5916, 5917, etc., is $0.175. These per-minute rates are charged on top of the connection fee for the duration of your call.

It's worth mentioning that Skype offers a simple online calculator to help you estimate the total cost of your calls to Bolivia. This calculator takes into account both the connection fee and the per-minute rates, allowing you to make informed decisions about your calling needs. Additionally, if you frequently call Bolivia, you may consider purchasing a Skype calling subscription, which can provide cost savings over time.

Cost of 10 minutes of conversation

The cost of 10 minutes of conversation to Bolivia via Skype depends on the phone code of the number you are calling. The standard per-minute rate is $0.158, with a connection fee of $0.089, which would make a 10-minute call $1.67. However, for certain phone codes, the per-minute rate is $0.126, which would make a 10-minute call $1.35. These phone codes are:

• 5912 (Bolivia - Santa Cruz)
• 5913 (Bolivia - Cochabamba)
• 5914

For phone codes 5916, 59160, 59161, 59165, 59167, 59168, 59169, 5917, 59170, 59171, 59172, 59173, 59174, 59175, 59176, 59177, 59178, and 59179, the per-minute rate is $0.175, which would make a 10-minute call $1.84.

It is important to note that Skype calls to other Skype accounts are free, but to call a mobile or landline, you need to purchase Skype Credit or a subscription. The price is dependent on the country you are calling, not the country from which you are calling.

Phone codes

To call Bolivia from Skype, you will need to purchase a little Skype Credit or a subscription. The cost of calling Bolivia varies depending on the phone code of the region you are calling. The standard rate for calling Bolivia is $0.158 per minute with a connection fee of $0.089. Therefore, a 10-minute call to Bolivia will cost $1.669. However, the rates differ for certain phone codes. For example, to call Santa Cruz (phone code 5912) or Cochabamba (phone code 5913), it costs $0.126 per minute with a connection fee of $0.089, making a 10-minute call $1.349.

The country code for Bolivia is +591. When calling Bolivia from the US or Canada, you must first dial 011, followed by the country code 591, and then the phone number. For example, 011 591 7 ??? ???? or 011 591 6 ??? ????. When calling a Bolivian landline number, you do not need to add any geographic area codes.

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