Phone Numbers in Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Comprehensive Guide to Phone Numbers in Bolivia

Quick Reference

  • Country: Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
  • Country Code: +591
  • International Prefix: 00
  • National Prefix: 0

Overview

This guide offers an in-depth look at Bolivia's telephone numbering system, including number formats, dialing procedures, and telecom standards. Ideal for telecom professionals, developers, and system administrators.

Number Formats

Bolivia's phone numbers follow a specific format with country codes, area codes, and subscriber numbers.

General Number Structure

  • Country Code: +591
  • Subscriber Number Length: 7 or 8 digits
  • Area Codes: 1 to 3 digits

Geographic Numbers (Landlines)

Geographic numbers are 8 digits long, including the area code.

TypeFormatExample
Geographic0X XXX XXXX022 123 4567
Geographic0XX XXX XXXX0222 123 4567
Geographic0XXX XXX XXXX02222 123 4567

Mobile Numbers

Mobile numbers start with 6 or 7 and are 8 digits long.

TypeFormatExample
Mobile6X XXX XXX612 345 678
Mobile7X XXX XXX712 345 678

Toll-Free Numbers

Toll-free numbers begin with 800.

TypeFormatExample
Toll-Free800 XXX XXXX800 123 4567
Toll-Free800 XXXX800 1234

Premium Rate Numbers

Premium rate numbers start with 900.

TypeFormatExample
Premium Rate900 XXX XXXX900 123 4567

Regular Expressions for Number Validation

  • Geographic Numbers:
    ^0[2-4]\d{2} \d{4}$
    
  • Mobile Numbers:
    ^[67]\d{7}$
    
  • Toll-Free Numbers:
    ^800\d{4,7}$
    
  • Premium Rate Numbers:
    ^900\d{4,7}$
    

Dialing Procedures

Domestic Calls

  • Landline to Landline: Dial the full 8-digit number.
  • Landline to Mobile: Dial the full 8-digit mobile number.
  • Mobile to Mobile: Dial the full 8-digit mobile number.

International Calls

  • Outgoing from Bolivia: Dial 00, then the country code, area code, and subscriber number.
  • Incoming to Bolivia: Dial +591, then the area code and subscriber number.

Number Portability

Bolivia supports mobile number portability, allowing users to retain numbers when switching carriers. Landline portability is not available.

Major Telecom Operators and Number Ranges

OperatorNumber Ranges
Entel Bolivia6000000 - 6999999
Tigo Bolivia7000000 - 7999999
Viva Bolivia6000000 - 6999999
CotasLandline numbers in Santa Cruz (3X)
ComtecoLandline numbers in Cochabamba (4X)

ITU Standards

Bolivia follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation for international numbering.

Number Allocation and Management

The Autoridad de Regulación y Fiscalización de Telecomunicaciones y Transportes (ATT) manages phone number allocation and compliance with standards.

Technical Restrictions and Special Cases

  • Golden Numbers: No formal policy exists for golden numbers.
  • Number Blocking: Some premium rate numbers may be blocked.

Technical Considerations

For developers and administrators:

  1. Validation: Use regular expressions to validate numbers.
  2. Portability: Check for mobile number portability.
  3. Internationalization: Store numbers in E.164 format.
  4. Time Zone: Bolivia is in the Bolivia Time (BOT) zone, UTC-4.

For the latest on Bolivia's telecom regulations, visit the ATT website.