Call Burundi at low rates

Call any mobile or landline in Burundi from your phone over the internet. You only pay for the minutes after the call is answered.

  • Pay only when answered
  • No contract
Burundi+257
Mobile$0.55per minute
Landline$0.44per minute
Networks with their own price
Ucom$0.63

Prices in US dollars per minute, all fees included. You only pay after the call is answered.

Mobile networks in Burundi

Price per minute to each mobile network in Burundi. Tellu picks the best route for every call automatically.

Ucom$0.63
Lacell$0.55
Econet$0.55
Onatel$0.55
Africel$0.55
Hits$0.55

Minute bundles to Burundi

Prefer one fixed price? Buy minutes for Burundi in the app, valid for 45 days. Unused minutes simply expire, nothing renews.

Mobile only
10min$5.49
25min$12.99
Landline only
15min$6.49
30min$12.49
Get minutes in the app

How to call Burundi

  1. Download Tellu and sign up with your phone number.
  2. Top up any amount in your wallet.
  3. Dial +257 followed by the number, without the leading 0.

Local time in Burundi

Time zone: UTC+2.

A good time to call is 18:00–21:00 local time.

Free if they have Tellu

Calls and messages between friends on Tellu are free over the internet, with live translation between your languages.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to call Burundi?

Calling Burundi with Tellu costs $0.55 per minute to mobiles, $0.44 per minute to landlines. You only pay for the time after the call is answered — unanswered calls are free.

Which mobile network in Burundi is the cheapest to call?

Lacell at $0.55 per minute. Calls to the other networks in Burundi cost up to $0.63 per minute.

How much does a 10-minute call to Burundi cost?

About $5.50 to a mobile and $4.40 to a landline in Burundi. You pay per minute, and only when the call is answered.

What is the country code of Burundi?

The country code of Burundi is +257. Dial +257 followed by the number without the leading 0.

Do I need a contract or a subscription?

No. Top up the amount you want and pay per minute, with no subscription and no contract.

Can they call me back for free?

Yes, if they install Tellu: calls and messages between Tellu friends are free in any country.

Finish in the Tellu app

Payment is made securely in the app, and your choice will be waiting for you there:

  1. Download Tellu
  2. Sign up with your phone number
  3. Your choice opens, ready to pay
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