Call Uganda at low rates
Call any mobile or landline in Uganda from your phone over the internet. You only pay for the minutes after the call is answered.
- Pay only when answered
- No contract
Prices in US dollars per minute, all fees included. You only pay after the call is answered.
Mobile networks in Uganda
Price per minute to each mobile network in Uganda. Tellu picks the best route for every call automatically.
Minute bundles to Uganda
Prefer one fixed price? Buy minutes for Uganda in the app, valid for 45 days. Unused minutes simply expire, nothing renews.
How to call Uganda
- Download Tellu and sign up with your phone number.
- Top up any amount in your wallet.
- Dial +256 followed by the number, without the leading 0.
Local time in Uganda
Time zone: UTC+3.
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 Uganda?
Calling Uganda with Tellu costs $0.45 per minute to mobiles, $0.45 per minute to landlines. You only pay for the time after the call is answered — unanswered calls are free.
Which mobile network in Uganda is the cheapest to call?
MTN at $0.45 per minute. Calls to the other networks in Uganda cost up to $0.50 per minute.
How much does a 10-minute call to Uganda cost?
About $4.50 to a mobile and $4.50 to a landline in Uganda. You pay per minute, and only when the call is answered.
What is the country code of Uganda?
The country code of Uganda is +256. Dial +256 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.